Autumn is Chestnut time!

Autumn and winter are the peak chestnut seasons in France and Europe.  I was there last September with my travelling friend Rosemarie and one of our day trips was to Fontainebleau, the home of Empress Josephine and Napoleon. I particularly wanted to see Josephine’s rose garden, which I have read about over the years, but [...]

By |2025-05-07T18:07:11+10:00May 7th, 2025|Chestnuts, Chestnuts, Culinary writing, Festive Food, France, France and cooking, French food, Seasonal Food, South Melbourne Market|Comments Off on Autumn is Chestnut time!

Autumn is Chestnut season

Autumn is chestnut time and they are now appearing in the fruit markets.  Chestnuts, unlike other nuts and seeds, are relatively low in calories, carry less fat, but are rich sources of minerals, vitamins and phyto-nutrients that benefit your health. Chestnuts always remind of another old favourite sung by Nat ‘King’ Cole, Christmas song, 'Chestnuts [...]

By |2016-12-07T19:32:25+11:00May 18th, 2016|Chestnuts, Desserts - chilled, Food, France and cooking, French food, Recipes|Comments Off on Autumn is Chestnut season
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