October 18: Crack a Chestnut Open on the French Chestnut Festival!
The word "chestnut" describes both the type of beech tree that produces these nuts, and the nuts themselves. It is thought that chestnuts were first consumed in Asia, where experts believe that Chinese chestnut trees have been growing for up to 6,000 years.
Today, chestnuts are valued for their homely quality, and they are largely considered a healthy food because of the good oils and fats they contain. They are celebrated at the Chestnut Festival in Mourjou, France, where local people roast and sell chestnuts, learn about these long-consumed nuts and engage in demonstrations, storytelling and dance.
At Dishfolio, we were pleased to learn that over two tons of chestnuts are consumed at the Chestnut Festival - that's a lot of nuts! The comforting smell of home-roasted chestnuts is a nostalgic memory for many, and as a result roasted chestnuts have been the subject of lots of great food photography.
Chestnut potage with onions velouté
A potage to celebrate two ingredients: versatile chestnuts with the sweetness of the onion
by cookingmesoftly
Dried Prunes and Chestnut Bulgur Stuffing
Dried prunes, chestnuts and bulgur come together in this super healthy stuffing that can also be enjoyed as a great side dish.
by TheHealthyFoodie
Chocolate & Chestnut Macarons
A flavor match made in heaven: Chocolate & Chestnut Macarons
by Food Nouveau
Chocolate Chestnut Cake
A chocolate sponge cake with chestnut cream, top with chocolate shavings and decorated with chocolate meringue logs
by Passion Baker
Creamy Pumkin and Chestnut Pasta
Creamy Pumpkin and Chestnut Pasta, made with whole wheat egg noodles, pumpkin puree and ready to eat roasted chestnuts. Surprisingly good!
by TheHealthyFoodie
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. Do I need to say more?
by thepastryaffair
Pumpkin-Gorgonzola-Chestnut Ravioli
Pumpkin-Gorgonzola-Chestnut Ravioli on Pumpkin Puree with Brown Butter, Sage Foam and Caramelised Chestnuts
by almondcorner
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I decided to create my version of the famous P.F Chang’s lettuce wraps
by improvisingfood
Artichoke and Green Olive Savory Cheesecak
This is the most flavorful and decadent savory cheesecake with artichoke hearts, green olives, water chestnuts and sundried tomatoes.
by TheHealthyFoodie
crepes with chestnut flour, cocoa and ches
Delicious crepes with chestnut flour, cocoa and chestnut spread
by Sunflowers8