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Tom Klak, an environmental scientist and American chestnut expert, carried a shovel on the White House lawn on April 24, ...

Nat King Cole crooning that first line from “The Christmas Song” sends holiday vibes buzzing wherever you are. But have you smelled, tasted or even seen a freshly roasted chestnut? Until a few years ...

On September 22, 1870, Henry Ward Beecher — a clergyman and social reformer as well as the brother of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe — took to the Pittsfield Sun newspaper to write of ...

Though the idea of chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds appealing, many people have no idea how to do it—and wonder whether these holiday treats are tasty and nutritious enough to be worth all ...

Just as the first line of "The Christmas Song" suggests, roasting chestnuts is a time-honored holiday tradition — and not just in the US, but in many cultures around the world. There are multiple ...

A delicious recipe for Mixed Fungi & Chestnuts Farfalle, featuring a medley of wild mushrooms and roasted chestnuts in a creamy sauce. This dish combines farfalle pasta with seasonal ingredients, ...

The water chestnut, also known as the Chinese water chestnut, is not really a nut. It’s an aquatic vegetable, often grown underwater in marshy and muddy areas. The grass-like plant is native to Asian ...

These days, it feels like there’s a new ingredient trending every other day. The wellness world is no less dramatic than the fashion industry. Just like fashion has its seasonal trends, the wellness ...

Chestnuts, low in fat and high in vitamin C, are more similar to fruits than true nuts. They have a spiny husk and a dark brown shell, both of which must be removed before eating. Chestnuts have been ...