It's time...

[Jacee]

To honor the humble chestnut

On Roast Chestnuts Day Dec 14.

Every Christmas we all sing " Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."
But have you ever roasted them?

It may surprise you to know, that some people have never even tasted
a chestnut.

The date was selected to coincide with
the beginning of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

The tradition of roasting chestnuts has been around for a long time.

When they are roasted, the natural sweetness of the nut delights the taste buds.

Have you ever had roasted chestnuts?

[Harlequin]

Jacee:...no wonder what they taste like. Are these the same ones you put in Chinese food???

[anniebelle]

Jacee:...no wonder what they taste like. Are these the same ones you put in Chinese food???

H--- water chestnuts are in Chinese food, totally different animal! If you've had a can of quality mixed nuts, they're the really big ones!

[Harlequin]

A:...thanks

[Jacee]

A: is "somewhat" right...they are different from water chestnuts...
But I've never seen them in canned mixed nuts...
I think you mean THE LARGE ones are Brazil nuts.

[anniebelle]

A: is "somewhat" right...they are different from water chestnuts...
But I've never seen them in canned mixed nuts...
I think you mean THE LARGE ones are Brazil nuts.

You are so right! I was just looking it up before you posted. I'm busted!

[anniebelle]

I do remember eating them at a "Winter Festival" once. I remember they were still quite warm. Not a taste I especially liked, difficult to "peel".

[honey]

Yes, roasted chestnuts are de-lish.
as a holiday tradition we always had them and
on the streets in Italy, they sell warm bags of
them. mmmmm
It's just hubs and me now but I always buy a pound
of chestnuts and roast for devotion at Christmas time

[Harlequin]

Eww. I love Brazil nuts, I would probably like chess nuts. I like all nuts. Thanks

[Jacee]

And, yes, I have had...

When I was a kid...our family went with my parents friends (family)
To a State Park in the Fall..
And Ruthie, my Mom's friend, was quite a cook...
Who brought them along..for us to try..
And we did "roast them on an open fire"

They have a unique taste.