Yes, Pat. Chestnuts grow in Portugal, mainly in the northeast region, where chestnut trees cover some 35 hectares of land, producing an annual average of between 50 and 60 million tonnes of chestnuts.
My pleasure, Baz! I had fun looking and looking for some sign of autumn. It was not easy as the weather is still warm, though shop windows display Autumn clothing, etc.
Normally they are eaten roasted, simply. However, there are people who like to have them with butter. No need to add any more salt than that added already while they were being roasted.
Great shot, Belita!! I have just realised that I have not eaten roasted chestnuts in many years.
ReplyDeleteNeither have I, Mitch.
DeleteThis is really a neat entry.
ReplyDeleteWe have horse chestnuts. They dont taste very good.
Excellent. I bet they grow in Portugal. We get ours mainly from the Italian part of Switzerland. They are very special with their spiky coat.
ReplyDeleteYes, Pat. Chestnuts grow in Portugal, mainly in the northeast region, where chestnut trees cover some 35 hectares of land, producing an annual average of between 50 and 60 million tonnes of chestnuts.
DeleteThanks for Posting Belita what a fantastic take on the theme;)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Baz! I had fun looking and looking for some sign of autumn. It was not easy as the weather is still warm, though shop windows display Autumn clothing, etc.
DeleteI think your photo is perfect for your autumn there Belita.
ReplyDeleteI think I would love to try those. I have never eaten them like that before.
Cool pic! :)
ReplyDeleteI have only roasted them once but did enjoy it. Maybe our market will have then again this year.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Belita. I think they are eaten with melted butter and salt arent they? I would love to give them a go. LOL
ReplyDeleteNormally they are eaten roasted, simply. However, there are people who like to have them with butter. No need to add any more salt than that added already while they were being roasted.
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