Sunday, September 13, 2009

Chestnuts...Not Just for Christmas

Chestnuts

Hey guys! So, today I went home to Dothan. Dad and I spent a good amount of time in the backyard picking up chestnuts that had fallen from the tree in our backyard!

We washed them up, scored them, and roasted them at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes. It is important to say that scoring the chestnuts is a must, because they will pop in the oven and scare the mess out of you if you don't! LOL We learned this first hand today!

I don't have much information on chestnuts right now, I'm still in the researching process. They are nutritious, beneficial to your health, and a low fat nut!

Here are some pictures to help guide you along the way or Roasting Chestnuts. They are really good, a tad dry when by themselves; but, they will be fabulous in dishes and when seasoned!

Check back soon, more info and recipes on chestnuts to come!!!




This is a pic of the chestnuts roasting in the oven...











This is what happens when a chestnut explodes in the oven! It's hard to tell, but it looks like flour has exploded on the side wall...












The Final Product...A nice roasted chestnut!





Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)

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