It’s been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It’s no longer the variety whose smell some people associate with Christmastime as it wafts from street carts.

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" goes the opening lyric to one of the most popular Christmas songs ever written. But the truth is, it's much easier to roast chestnuts in the microwave, though it's ...

There’s something wonderfully cosy about the smell of chestnuts roasting in the oven - it instantly brings a touch of winter ...

Ah, the holidays. Christmas is all about love, sharing, sweetness and light — and keeping the antacids handy. In keeping with the spirit of the season, Chow Bella presents “Eating Christmas,” in which ...

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We’re all familiar with this popular holiday song, but have you ever wondered how to roast chestnuts? Or exactly what a chestnut tree looks like? Once, American chestnut was a major component of ...

Sara Fitzsimmons is Regional Science Coordinator Supervisor for the American Chestnut Foundation. Her goal is to successfully restore the American chestnut tree which has for almost 100 years fallen ...