Chestnuts follow-up

In my previous blog entry I stated that here in America we only saw chestnuts in a street vendor setting. An article written by Adam Ried in yesterday's Boston Globe, titled "Coming Out of Its Shell", with a subtitle of "The chestnut lends a rich presence to soups, entrees, and sides", proves me to be mistaken.


The article states, "At the height of their season in November and December, chestnuts find a natural home on the holiday table - as a tempting nibble, a companion to poultry or pork, in soups and stuffings, and paired with grains or autumn vegetables in side dishes". I must say I have never seen any of these dishes served, although I do have a vague memory of chestnut stuffing.



I googled chestnut recipes and realized what a chestnut sheltered life I lead.



Click the link below to read the Boston Globe article which has 3 interesting recipes and tips on buying chestnuts.



www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2008/11/16/coming_out_of_its_shell