Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I'm sorry, Donna. Chestnuts must be more of a European thing. I thought that they must be readily available over there - " Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... " and all that, but that's probably like you saying to me that something is readily available in Eastern Europe you must have it in Scotland. In December we can buy roasted chestnuts from sellers in the street - the scent of burnt chestnut skins is very Christmassy memory for me. Many Christmas recipes have chestnuts in them - they are really good with Brussels sprouts and they are used in stuffing mixes. I usually buy them frozen or dried and add them to stews and casseroles. But now I'm just tormenting you - sorry. I've just been into my kitchen and tasted all the nut butters I have available (any excuse). Tahini is a bit too bitter - chestnuts are sweet and floury. Sunflower butter is the closest I have. But seriously, improvise - the idea is that you have a differnt layer in the middle of the roast - the year I did it with mushrooms and walnuts was great, pecans would be really good, but they are rather expensive over here. Christie , purplepassion <thelilacflower> wrote: > > Christie, tell me what it tastes close to because here in LA chestnuts aren't easily found. If I see them it's usually a small little try with 10 - 20 nuts and they are very expensive. Would something like tahini or an almond butter work? I want to try your recipe soon. > Thanks , Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I have found frozen peeled (presumably pre-cooked) chestnuts in the local Asian grocery. I am guessing that you might find this product in LA. from Maida Citizens for Pets in Condos, http://www.petsincondos.org South Florida Vegetarian Events, http://www.soflavegevents.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 HI: I think there used to be Chestnut trees in the US however I think they became diseased kind of like the Elm trees when I was growing up. gayle Maidawg <maidawg Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:45:12 -0500 RE: ?? Re: Nut Loaf recipe Christie: Recipe I have found frozen peeled (presumably pre-cooked) chestnuts in the local Asian grocery. I am guessing that you might find this product in LA. from Maida Citizens for Pets in Condos, http://www.petsincondos.org South Florida Vegetarian Events, http://www.soflavegevents.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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