. Does anyone know if these are edible? I know there has been some work in trying to replenish the American chestnut tree..but not sure if this isof that stock? The squirels seem to enjoy them! TIA (1 reply, last updated by Eldon Kreider September 30, 2006)

The native chestnut trees in America were wiped out by a blight long ago. All were thought to be wiped out when a botanist (or someone of that caliber) recently stumbled upon a small grove of native chestnut trees in a relatively... (5 replies, last updated by hannaone May 14, 2007)

Where do you live? If you’re in North America, the chestnuts you’ve seen lying around are NOT edible. Our native chestnut trees died out years ago due to some imported bug or fungus or something. The chestnut trees we... (41 replies, last updated by buttertart November 3, 2009)

can’t speak yet from experience), but they don’t match the description of American chestnuts that you can see on this page from the American Chestnut Foundation. The lack of fuzziness/hairiness is the biggest issue.... (31 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler November 11, 2008)

It really is too bad. I’ve read more than once that the American chestnuts were universally deemed superior to both the European and Asian versions. Is it the case that our chestnuts are “extinct”? Or is it just... (16 replies, last updated by Aaron D November 10, 2003)

I think most of the Chestnut trees in this area are horse chestnuts (unedible). I believe the American chestnut which is edible was largely wiped out by some sort of blight. Here is a guide to identifying chestnut trees.:... (49 replies, last updated by StriperGuy October 19, 2009)

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It is mainly of Italian origin, and is known as Miele di Castagne, it can be purchased at Bristol Farms...although I haven’t checked, it is fairly easy to get. It is made from bees that derived their nectar and honey from... (7 replies, last updated by epop January 17, 2007)

If you have the Native American foods book that came out with the Smithsonian’s exhibit last year, in it there is a stew recipe with chestnuts I was just eyeing. . . don’t have it here to paraphrase for you tho . . .... (2 replies, last updated by pitu November 3, 2005)

Jolie is a standard “by the numbers” French bistro. Not bad but nothing special. Chestnut is a very good "New American" place in the style of Saul or Grocery but less pricey. Chestnut is the better choice. http (3 replies, last updated by Olive123 April 4, 2008)

of the chestnut tree, the kernel is divided into multiple embryos (with pellicle intrusion) in chestnut while the “Marroni” are defined as particular cultivars of the best quality, well adapted to candying, with a... (19 replies, last updated by HLing November 8, 2001)

't with walnuts and pecans. You might need to skin peanuts, but it’s a cinch. Pistachios, hazelnuts and almonds generally require skinning, and Americans don’t bake much with any of them. Americans may be lazy bakers.... (84 replies, last updated by GodfatherofLunch December 6, 2008)

to Babbo for Italian the night before) or Chestnut (which I’ve heard good things about but is not in Park Slope) I would prefer to stay in the hood but I’m not that wed to it if there’s a great place on Smith or... (31 replies, last updated by Mikesteady February 9, 2007)

We had a chance to check out the new regime at the Locust Tree in New Paltz and were very happy with it. The owners are a wonderful young couple, Barbara (the chef ) and her husband Robert. We decided to try it out by ordering... (2 replies, last updated by Joe November 13, 2004)

Unfortunately, Don’s wife passed away and eventually Don sold the restaurant to the nearby Joshua Tree American BBQ, or something like that. Don’s was delicious. I actually drove to 29 Palms once on a craving for his... (6 replies, last updated by louisa March 8, 2002)