Chestnuts

- Original U.S. Habitat: Eastern United States
- Frequently used in Italian Food
- Less than 1% of the world's chestnuts are grown in the U.S.
- In season from October through March
- Roasted on street corners in New York City
- The wood of the tree is similar to Oak

The chestnut, part of the genus Castanea is a nut with a tender starchy center surrounded by a hard dark brown shell. The flavor is slightly sweet.
Culinary uses

Raw chestnuts left out at room temperature for 24-48 hours, can be easily peeled using a small kitchen knife. The outer shell is removed, and then the thin inside skin. Fresh chestnuts should be consumed within a week.
Chestnuts are typically eaten candied, boiled or roasted. In France, candied chestnuts are callled marrons glacés. In the United States, chestnuts have found a place in autumn dishes, particularly Thanksgiving. Chestnuts are also ground into flour, which can then be used in breads, cakes, and pasta.

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- Just tried Roast Chestnuts for the first time. NOT impressed!!
- NYC smells like roasting chestnuts today. Festive but also...eww.
- liberty were playing 'chestnuts roasting on an open fire'; selfridges bags say 'have a cracking christmas'. FEELING SO XMASSY!
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