On 6/4/2014 5:08 PM, Gary wrote:
> Helpful person wrote:
>>
>> On Monday, June 2, 2014 3:45:00 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>>> Timo wrote:
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>>> Just saying (without any meaning), I've never eaten a chestnut
>>> before...and almost 61 now. Am I really missing out?
>>>
>>> G.
>>
>> You are missing out. For best results slit them and bake
>> them in the coals of a fire (or an oven). Peel while still
>> hot. The combination of scorched fingers and tasty
>> chestnuts cannot be compared.
>>
>> They are particularly good in turkey stuffing.
>
> Old Christmas carol...."Roasting chestnuts on an open fire..."
>

You are absolutely right! It used to be a joy of an open fire at Xmas.
However chestnut stuffing for turkeys is a family favorite.


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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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