— NUTS & SEEDS
Chestnuts
If Autumn had a best friend, it would be chestnut. Roasted chestnuts are the perfect comfort food for autumn days. The sweet chestnut is a nut that grows on the sweet chestnut tree and looks a bit like large hazelnuts.
Availability chestnuts
Origin
The sweet chestnut originated in Armenia and spread from there. This was done by the ancient Greeks and then the Romans. Some chestnut trees in Europe are estimated to be 2000 years old!
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Roasted chestnuts
Before cooking or roasting, cut them crosswise to avoid the risk of popping. You can roast chestnuts in the oven or in a pan. But even more fun and cozier is to roast the chestnuts over a fire or the barbecue in the fresh winter air!
How to store
Store chestnuts in the refrigerator for about a month, or in a dry and cool place for about two weeks.
How to eat
Before cooking or roasting, cut them crosswise to avoid the risk of popping. You can roast chestnuts in the oven or in a pan. But even more fun and cozier is to roast the chestnuts over a fire or the barbecue in the fresh winter air! Process cooked or roasted chestnuts into a delicious paste. Chestnut pairs well with pumpkin, bacon and nuts.
