Something I Haven't Tried
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189792)
Boise, Idaho
December 9, 2022 7:44am CST
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" is the opening line of the lyrics of "The Christmas Song" sung by Nat King Cole. Besides it being a lovely favorite holiday tune it makes me wonder each time I hear it about chestnuts. I have never had any and I wonder if they are bland, savory, or what. Have any of you ever had them? Are they tasty or what? I added the song so you can enjoy it.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Dec 22
When I was a kid, we bought roasted chestnuts from a vendor outside the Japanese markets (maybe many Asian markets had them?). So we looked forward to those market trips that were a wee bit far from us. When warm they are sweet. My mom used to chop them up and put them in stuffing for the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Dec 22
I'd like to try them in my stuffing.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Dec 22
@celticeagle Hope you get to try it!
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
9 Dec 22
I have roasted chestnut in an empty wok over fire.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Dec 22
Roasting them slowly would be the way to go.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
10 Dec 22
@celticeagle Yes, then it tastes well.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
9 Dec 22
I love roasted chestnuts. They are soft and sweet when roasted.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Dec 22
I seem to recall a friend once buying some and getting me to try them. But I don't recall what they tasted like or if I liked them or not.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
10 Dec 22
When I lived at home we used to buy them. We cut a slit in the outer covering, heated up the oven and roasted them directly on the bottom of the oven. I remember them being quite tasty. I really don't remember the exact flavor.
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