As I was walking to work, I noticed a great deal of chestnuts lying around in the park, so I was thinking I would grab a bag and pick some up on the way home. What do I do with them then? I remember someone in college microwaving... (41 replies, last updated by buttertart November 3, 2009)

Last week at the Smith St festival, I watched Mingo’s band “The Metropolitans” play hours of great covers, from Hendrix to The Troggs. Then I watched the cheese eating contest. And I watched all this from... (5 replies, last updated by Elaine Snutteplutten July 13, 2009)

Has anyone seen chestnuts at the farmer’s market(s) this week? (0 replies, last updated by jasmurph November 12, 2006)

Anybody know where I can find Italian chestnut flour? (3 replies, last updated by embee January 17, 2008)

Have you recently come across or have tried dishes containing chestnuts in the greater boston area? I am looking for both savory and dessert items. Thanks in advance! (3 replies, last updated by BostonZest November 24, 2007)

Does anyone know where to find chestnuts in the Federal Way, Seattle area in Washington? Please let me know. Thanks! (5 replies, last updated by creo420 May 24, 2007)

My brother in law, the mad organic farmer, dropped off a giant veg box yesterday; a wealth of eggplant and peppers and onions and carrots and squash (4 different kinds!). Also a huge bag of chestnuts. Aside from cueing up the Nat... (12 replies, last updated by ultrvioltx December 5, 2006)

Anyone ever been to Chestnut on Smith St? or Five Front in Dumbo? I’m looking for a place to have a private party (in the summer with backyard) for about 50 people- in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill/Boreum Hill/ Brooklyn... (1 reply, last updated by jimmjazz December 29, 2005)

It is chestnut season in Beijing. The lines for the new crop of hot, roasted delights are 15 people deep. Most folks just crack and eat. But at dinner last night we were talking about how else to enjoy them. How do hounds alter... (4 replies, last updated by chibi November 22, 2002)

Does anyone have any recommendations on canned or bottled chestnuts in water only? (5 replies, last updated by Mary November 8, 2000)

I love roasted chestnuts. Have you seen them at any of the farmers markets in S.F.? Or in any markets, for that matter? Should I just look at the markets in Chinatown? It’s the right season, isn’t it? (7 replies, last updated by cots October 26, 2004)

I saw for the first time and bought some of Trader Joe’s frozen roasted chestnuts the other day and was disappointed with their texture. Did I just get a bad batch or was I expecting too much? The meat of the nut was, like,... (7 replies, last updated by Jessica E. November 21, 2002)

Went again Tuesday night and have to remind everyone that the Tues/Wed 3 course $25pp pre fixe has to be one of the great bargains in Bklyn right now. I fully realize that many places run mid-week specials like this, but Chestnut... (10 replies, last updated by Stella December 5, 2006)

Going to Chestnut this week—any advice? suggestions? experiences? thanks! (4 replies, last updated by Occam's Razor March 12, 2004)

What is the best way to cook chestnuts? Mine always seem to be either dried out or undercooked or otherwise inedible. I cut a cross into them and roast them in a pan in the oven at 350. Any other suggestions? (13 replies, last updated by squid-kun January 7, 2003)