Cool-Weather Wonders of Chestnuts
November 6, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Home & Living
Chestnuts aren’t only great roasted over an open fire as you sip a hot beverage, but they’re also good in homemade soup. And December is one of the best times to find fresh chestnuts in stores.
After you buy chestnuts, use them within one week or freeze. Otherwise, they may dry out. Store fresh chestnuts in a cool, dry place, not next to the fire!
Have you tried making chestnut soup? It first requires roasting some chestnuts, but directions are included below. Really, what can get you more in the holiday spirit than cooking with chestnuts? The reward is a tasty dish, …read more




