Tasty little winter snacks

Posted by tim, October 21, 2010

When Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, there’s nothing to be done but gather around the hearth and roast chestnuts in your cozy living room (or outdoors.)

Things You’ll Need:

Firewood

Chestnuts

Salt

Frying Pan With Lid

Oven Mitts

Paring Knives

Choose a utensil that has a long handle such as a frying pan
Clean dirt off of chestnuts.
Cut an X into the shell of each chestnut with a paring knife to avoid a buildup of steam inside the nuts.

Place chestnuts in pan and cover.
Roast over the coals of an open hearth for 15 to 25 minutes or until the chestnuts are tender and the shells are beginning to open.
Peel chestnuts when they are cool enough to handle and serve with salt if desired.

If your trying this outside (or inside) keep your feet nice and toasty with a pair of our fair isle 100% wool socks.