tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post2508792361623978772..comments2024-03-29T01:32:11.509+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Last Chestnuts for the Freezer.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66695233865596872092014-10-25T13:49:43.164+01:002014-10-25T13:49:43.164+01:00That's exactly how I get them. Loose in a jar...That's exactly how I get them. Loose in a jar & no water. I could eat them right out of that jar!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731814137504769770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29993412265917086462014-10-25T06:55:39.805+01:002014-10-25T06:55:39.805+01:00I'll have to add chestnut tasting to my list f...I'll have to add chestnut tasting to my list for next year then !Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86401709333422727362014-10-25T04:47:36.142+01:002014-10-25T04:47:36.142+01:00Nothing at all like them Helsie. These are slightl...Nothing at all like them Helsie. These are slightly floury, like a firm potato but with a distinctive nutty flavour. Difficult to describe.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12994505706734104002014-10-25T00:43:17.973+01:002014-10-25T00:43:17.973+01:00Neither have I . Neither have I . Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44008907938074934872014-10-25T00:38:57.544+01:002014-10-25T00:38:57.544+01:00I've eaten Water Chestnuts is Asian food - the...I've eaten Water Chestnuts is Asian food - they're sliced thinly and are a bit crunchy. Are yours anything like that?<br />Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04801049953035653441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82609405971436403322014-10-25T00:36:20.622+01:002014-10-25T00:36:20.622+01:00Me either. Well I've seen them but never eaten...Me either. Well I've seen them but never eaten them.Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04801049953035653441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39410998413396382512014-10-24T19:57:31.643+01:002014-10-24T19:57:31.643+01:00Good to know! I'm not a fan of chestnuts, but ...Good to know! I'm not a fan of chestnuts, but my husband is. The thing is, he only wants them when he's "in the mood" for them, and it's a waste of money to buy them in the hope that he'll get the urge to eat them. Thanks to you, I can buy them now while they're still fresh, and freeze them. Problem solved!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88921272450118129062014-10-24T19:44:03.498+01:002014-10-24T19:44:03.498+01:00I have never seen jars of chestnuts here (and we h...I have never seen jars of chestnuts here (and we have an excellent deli in our little town) - there are some on the market stalls. You really are the best 'housewife' I know. The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16775303773119236152014-10-24T13:29:08.463+01:002014-10-24T13:29:08.463+01:00Those are what we call 'Conkers', as in th...Those are what we call 'Conkers', as in the game of 'Conkers'. Not the same at all.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2254278490986519392014-10-24T13:28:05.515+01:002014-10-24T13:28:05.515+01:00The best 'commercial' chestnuts are sold i...The best 'commercial' chestnuts are sold in glass jars; no water, just loose chestnuts. They are as good as fresh.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19237168684681663662014-10-24T13:23:26.185+01:002014-10-24T13:23:26.185+01:00Whole chesnuts can be found here in the northeast ...Whole chesnuts can be found here in the northeast in the States for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I can get jarred chesnut meats imported from either France or Italy at a few specialty markets.<br />Sauteed with blanched brussel sprouts, shallots and a touch of garlic is heavenly to me.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731814137504769770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40167594192971291102014-10-24T12:31:14.955+01:002014-10-24T12:31:14.955+01:00I'm the same as Judith...the only chestnuts I&...I'm the same as Judith...the only chestnuts I've seen are what we call 'horse chestnuts' which are inedible. I don't believe I've ever seen them in the grocery store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76272304813602054272014-10-24T11:56:03.992+01:002014-10-24T11:56:03.992+01:00Thanks for this, Cro. DebThanks for this, Cro. DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29671074284139312742014-10-24T10:25:14.585+01:002014-10-24T10:25:14.585+01:00I often throw a small bag-full into stews; it give...I often throw a small bag-full into stews; it gives a nice earthy flavour.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10256930392451671022014-10-24T10:18:18.654+01:002014-10-24T10:18:18.654+01:00Kiwi chestnuts are a different tree...but still ta...Kiwi chestnuts are a different tree...but still tasty!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35183854833339201142014-10-24T10:17:17.041+01:002014-10-24T10:17:17.041+01:00We make a tasty stew with chestnuts, red onions, g...We make a tasty stew with chestnuts, red onions, garlic, kale, kumera or carrots and pinto beans....just the thing for this weather!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52532651326298019422014-10-24T09:22:45.095+01:002014-10-24T09:22:45.095+01:00I'm amazed!!!!I'm amazed!!!!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75328640812739948392014-10-24T08:20:09.594+01:002014-10-24T08:20:09.594+01:00I've never eaten a chestnut. I don't think...I've never eaten a chestnut. I don't think I've ever even seen a chestnut! Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11121424631599449912014-10-24T07:32:35.232+01:002014-10-24T07:32:35.232+01:00Every fireplace here contains a special chestnut r...Every fireplace here contains a special chestnut roasting pan; just like a large steel frying pan, but with small holes in the bottom.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15318307238456092372014-10-24T07:20:22.261+01:002014-10-24T07:20:22.261+01:00I used to love buying bags of roasted chestnuts fr...I used to love buying bags of roasted chestnuts from the chestnut man when I was a kid - a long-disappeared profession methinks.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com