Founding members of the New York Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation approached Dr. William Powell and Dr. Charles Maynard of ESF in 1989, asking them about using modern tools of genetic ...

Whether roasted, in soups, in purees or enjoyed whole, sweet chestnuts are one of the star foods of the fall season. But did you know that chestnuts are now also considered an essential beauty ally?

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire are synonymous with the festive season, but remember, chestnuts are for life – not just for Christmas! In The Food Programme, Rachel Roddy and Sheila Dillon ...

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut an X into the flat side of each chestnut. Place the chestnuts in a pot of boiling water and let them boil for 10-12 minutes. Remove the chestnuts from the water ...

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost cooking chestnut stuffing on the stove. … Okay, so maybe those aren’t exactly the right lyrics, but when someone says “chestnuts,” it’s the ...

Ask Roger Blackwell about chestnuts — and then stand back. Blackwell, president of Chestnut Growers Inc., a consortium of 32 Michigan chestnut growers, has a lifetime of experience with them.