This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. You know the holidays are just around the corner when you start spotting ...

I got a short holiday e-mail from my brother (Brother Bim on this blog) this morning. It says in its entirety: Doesn’t work. If peeling chestnuts for the stuffing is part of your Thanksgiving ritual, ...

Today's Kitchen Basics video is a holiday special: How to roast and peel fresh chestnuts. Chestnuts are a hallmark of the season - and the fresh ones are incomparable - but if you've never handled ...

Here is some general advice for handling and preparing chestnuts, to get the best from them. Fresh chestnuts are in season October, November and December. Look for heavy nuts with glossy, ...

Chestnuts are a seasonal tree nut with a long history, popular in many cuisines. American chestnuts are sweeter than European chestnuts. Fresh chestnuts must be scored and cooked before eating to ...

You know the holidays are just around the corner when you start spotting fresh chestnuts in the market. Wonderful as they may be to eat, chestnuts can be tricky to peel, especially if you’ve never ...