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Bookmark or Share- American chestnut - WikipediaPrior to the Chestnut blight, the American chestnut was a dominant tree in the ecosystem of the eastern deciduous forest. It was said that a squirrel could walk from New England to Georgia solely on the branches of American chestnuts. Once an important hardwood timber tree, the American chestnut suffered a catastrophic population collapse due to the chestnut blight, a disease caused by an ...
- Chestnut - WikipediaThe chestnuts are the deciduous trees and shrubs in the genus Castanea, in the beech family Fagaceae. The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce. They are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- How to Cook Chestnuts 4 Ways, Plus Shopping, Storage, and Peeling TipsChestnuts are harvested from September to November and can usually be found through December. Jars and packages of ready-to-use whole, cooked chestnuts are available year-round. What Do Chestnuts Taste Like? Cooked chestnuts have a sweet, nutty, almost buttery flavor and a creamy texture like a potato.
- Castanea sativa - WikipediaCastanea sativa, the sweet chestnut, Spanish chestnut or just chestnut, is a species of tree in the family Fagaceae, native to Southern Europe and Asia Minor, and widely cultivated throughout the temperate world. A substantial, long-lived deciduous tree, it produces an edible seed, the chestnut, which has been used in cooking since ancient times.
- How to Roast and Peel Chestnuts - Food NetworkChestnuts are a versatile, healthy ingredient that can add sweet or savory flair to your holiday table. And to get the time-honored flavor, all you need is a sheet pan and your oven. Here’s...
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