Tags
Advent, blogging101, GLADvent 2016, Journaling, Music Videos, Nat King Cole, Quotes, Reflections, Uncategorized, Writing 101, Writing Prompts
December 20
Food
After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations. (Oscar Wilde)
`
Well, I’d have to say I sure go along with with that quote at Thanksgiving. That is the one day of the year I allow myself to eat whatever is there to eat! And it’s really all those carbs that keep everyone from arguing after dinner. They just don’t have the energy to get their anger on, I ‘spect.
As to Christmas, however, that’s one meal we generally keep light. We get up late, throw cinnamon rolls in the oven, make a pot of coffee, and then open our presents. I stick a ham in the crockpot, make funeral potatoes to cook later, and we all end up taking a nap! Christmas day is very low-key around our house.
But there is one thing I’ve always wondered about having to do with food at Christmas, and that’s what roasted chestnuts taste like! I can honestly say I’ve never had one and I’m dying to know if I’d like them.. 😀
How about you guys? Any of you ever have them? If so, what do they taste like???
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in the middle.
2. Cut an X in rounded side of each chestnut with a small sharp knife. Roast chestnuts, cut side up, in a shallow baking pan until shells curl away from nutmeats, 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Wrap hot chestnuts in a kitchen towel and squeeze gently to further loosen shells.
(Ooo! They look like mini-brains squeezed out of their shells!!! 😦 )
`
`
`
Picture Source:
Stocking — Harula
Chestnuts — Chowhound
I haven’t had them. But then I don’t know what funeral potatoes are either. They sound sad.
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL! This is Mormon country. EVERY get-together has to have funeral potatoes for a side dish. I’ll have to post a recipe — frozen potatoes O’Brien, cheese, cream of chicken soup, green onions… 😀
LikeLike
Hmmm…roasted chestnuts…I’ve had them from street vendors in NYC…they are hot, but kind of pulpy with a rustic woodsy kind of flavor. Guess that doesn’t sound too good. For me, the smell is better than the taste. Here is my question to you, Calen…what are funeral potatoes….they sound a bit scary. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL Everyone’s going to ask… Posted this to Jay up above: LOL! This is Mormon country. EVERY get-together has to have funeral potatoes for a side dish. I’ll have to post a recipe — frozen potatoes O’Brien, cheese, cream of chicken soup, green onions…😀 It makes a pretty good-sized 11×17 pan. Goes a long way.
LikeLike
Roasted chestnuts are gorgeous! I used to go and collect them as a kid. I’d eat most of them raw (also great) but I’d bring the survivors home and put them in the ashes of the fire to cook. Lidicious!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I guess I’m going to have to break down and try them one of these days. 😀
LikeLike
Wouldn’t have a clue about chestnuts! If they’re anything like brains then I’ll happily give them a miss – thought is enough to put me off 😦 But funeral potatoes ?!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah, they’re not real appetizing looking. As I said to Jay above about the potatoes: LOL! This is Mormon country. EVERY get-together has to have funeral potatoes for a side dish. I’ll have to post a recipe — frozen potatoes O’Brien, cheese, cream of chicken soup, green onions…😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sounds nice – never heard of them !
LikeLiked by 1 person