I just think they're neat

This is an ozark chinquapin (Castanea ozarkensis) and I just really love the leaf color when they are coming out in the spring.

#Plants #Chestnuts #Castanea

#DailyHaikuPrompt #chestnuts

rain puddles...
the gentle splashes
of falling chestnuts

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Chestnuts #Rain

All these Victorian
Hot sweet street snacks will be lost
Like chestnuts in rain

Simple Oven-Roasted Chestnuts: A Holiday Classic

Learn to roast chestnuts in your oven using easy steps and no special equipment for a festive and delicious treat

By Danette St. Onge
Updated on 10/23/25

- Roasting chestnuts at home requires no special tools, just your oven and a baking sheet.
- The chestnuts develop a sweet, soft texture similar to sweet potatoes.
- You can add roasted chestnuts to stuffings and desserts, or toss them with roasted Brussels sprouts.

Read more:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-roast-chestnuts-in-oven-4113870

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How To Roast Chestnuts In The Oven (Perfect Every Time!)

Nov 6, 2019 · Modified: Nov 21, 2024 by Svitlana

"Recipe in a Nutshell

Pun intended and achieved.

- Wash chestnuts in cold water, discarding any chestnuts with signs of spoilage.
- Score chestnuts.
- Let soak in water for 1-2 hours.
- Arrange on a baking sheet cut side up.
- Roast in the preheat oven until done.
- Let rest for 10 minutes wrapped in a tea towel.

Things You'll Need

- Chestnuts - fresh sweet chestnuts. Consider at least 1.1 pound (500 grams) for a company of four.
- Chestnuts can be purchased at grocery store or farmer's markets during chestnut season (mid-September, October though January in Northern Hemisphere, mid-March to July in Southern Hemisphere.
- Small sharp knife or Italian chestnuts knife - for scoring
- A bowl filled with water - for soaking
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper (optional but helps minimize the cleaning) - for roasting
- A kitchen towel - for steaming and keeping cooked chestnuts warm for longer"

Learn more [includes pictures]:
https://www.italianrecipebook.com/how-to-roast-chestnuts/

#SolarPunkSunday #Chestnuts #RoastingChestnuts #Nuts

North: CHESTNUT

crackling of the fire
roasting #chestnuts over coals
a winter dessert

South: PASTORAL

#pastoral meadow
the earth warms and the snow melts
spring is almost here

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Thinking of putting a sliver of butter, sea salt & a dusting of cinnamon in each after soaking & just prior to roasting... thoughts?

https://www.italianrecipebook.com/how-to-roast-chestnuts/

#holiday #cooking #chestnuts

Vegan Chestnut Soup
https://www.zuckerjagdwurst.com/en/recipes/vegan-chestnut-soup-with-roasted-mushrooms-and-spicy-nut-topping

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