Chestnuts

Chestnut preserve called Glyko Kastano in Greek is a wonderful winter treat and a perfect gift during Christmas.

Chestnuts, although typically they are usually categorized as nuts, but in fact they are fruit, which are produced by the chestnut tree, (castanea) (called kastana – κάστανα pr. KAH-stah-nah in Greek) , which are native to temperate climates.

Chestnut and Dulce de Leche is a homemade spread which is easy to make and can be bottled in pretty jars as gifts.

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Kydoni (quince) is known from ancient years and its cultivation is said to have preceded that of the apple culture. Many references to «apples», in the ancient years may have been to a quince. 

Quince have a coarse texture, are too hard, astringent and sour to eat raw but when cooked it softens and changes colour from creamy white to pink-dark orange and near to red whilst it releases all its sweet aroma and delicate flavour. 

Can this gâteau get any more decadent?   Well, never say no, because you never know. I was planning to make this gâteau or at least a similar one, last year but when I bought the chestnuts to make it I sprained my ankle so I never got to make it. When I bought the chestnuts …

    After Boiling and peeling the chestnuts, you can use them in savory or sweet dishes. In order to make a chestnut puree it is best to boil them in water, milk or both, depending on the recipe you want to make, until they become soft.  You then mash them the same way you …

Here are some instructions and tips on How to Roast Chestnuts in three different ways, by grilling, baking or boiling them.