Q: I just received a bag of fresh chestnuts as a gift. How do I store them? A: To some, roasted chestnuts are a must in the winter months. They are more perishable than other nuts if not stored ...

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” The opening line of one of the most enduring Christmas songs of all time paints a scene that’s warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably festive — crackling fire, winter ...

Way back when, teen-agers would put whole chestnuts into the fireplace flames and bet kisses on whose would pop first. That’s terribly tame entertainment by today’s standards, but it’s still fun to ...

Q: How are chestnuts roasted? A: Oh yes, we’re all familiar with the popular holiday song, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose,” but you’re not alone when you ask how ...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" goes the opening lyric to one of the most popular Christmas songs ever written. But the truth is, it's much easier to roast chestnuts in the microwave, though it's ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Before cooking chestnuts, the most important step is to cut the shell to prevent the nut from exploding. Some people cut a slit across ...

Sometimes we learn lessons from the most unexpected places. For years I’ve been using a nutcracker to crack open roasted chestnuts. As many would surely agree, chestnuts are a delicious treat, ...

The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) is a big beautiful tree that provides green shade in the summer and displays a stunning array of fall foliage in autumn. It then loses its leaves, as ...