There’s something wonderfully cosy about the smell of chestnuts roasting in the oven - it instantly brings a touch of winter magic to the kitchen. Whether you’re preparing them for a quiet evening ...

Twice a month on “the four” we will be exploring Eat Local, a series created in partnership with MyNorth/Traverse Northern Michigan Magazine and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. With the ...

The walnut, pecan and chestnut trees are loaded this year. With that, I have had several inquiries about how to prepare and use chestnuts in recipes. Chestnuts look strange as they grow in a spiny ...

Place chestnuts flat side down on a work surface, using a sharp paring knife carefully score an X on the rounded side of the chestnut Soak the chestnuts for two minutes in hot water Drain and dry the ...

Chestnuts have been an important part of our diet for thousands of years. Going as far back as the days of the ancient Greeks, these starchy, nutritionally rich nuts have been dried and ground into ...