Happy #RoastChestnutsDay

This Friday is Roast Chestnuts Day. I don't think I've ever had them before but this seems like a good time to try them.

Check out this article in The Art of Manliness on how to roast chestnuts on an open fire.

Roasting chestnuts over an open fire is a quintessential holiday tradition pulled straight out of a Normal Rockwell painting (and a Nat King Cole song). If you’ve only heard about roasted chestnuts, but never tried them yourself, you’re in for a treat. After roasting, the nut is turned into a tender, earthy delight more like a mushroom or potato than a nut. When roasted over a fire, the added smoky flavor enhances the taste even more.

Here is a link to their illustrated guide to roasting chestnuts. Unfortunately, I have an electric stove so no open fire roasting for me this year.

If you're a fan of roasted chestnuts, I hope you're able to enjoy some this year.

Interesting days

Today - Poinsettia Day, Gingerbread House Day and A Blue Christmas

Tomorrow - Violin Day, Hot Cocoa Day and A Blue Christmas

Next Wednesday - Look For An Evergreen Day, Oatmeal Muffin Day and A Blue Christmas

January 12 = Marzipan Day, Kiss A Ginger Day and Pharmacist Day