Chestnuts: The Heart of the Hearth
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…..”The famed opening lines of the carol sung so beautifully by crooner Nat King Cole; painting a picture of warmth and comfort. It is this familiar line that I call to mind at this time of year as chestnuts crackle in the fire. Although the marroni can be enjoyed in […]
The Making of Marrons Glacés
Chestnuts rank highly among my favorite fall foods. Their woodsy scent and earthy flavor immediately not only warm my taste buds, but my heart as well. I have many fond memories associated with chestnuts, from taking in the wonders of Piazza Duomo with a warm little bag in my hands; to enjoying sweet chestnut cream […]