And while we're on the subject

[featherynscale]

While we're on the subject of things I'm not sure if anybody actually does, have any of you ever actually roasted chestnuts on an open fire? What's the benefit of this?

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[kenllama.livejournal.com]

I haven't, though I can attest that roasted chestnuts are fantastic. (In England the are common street-cart-vendor fare in winter.)

I *have* roasted potatoes on an open fire, without benefit of insulators like aluminum foil. This was *not* a good idea, but it's what we had available at the time. By the time the insides were cooked, the outer centimeter or so was completely inedibly charred. (Guy Fawkes Night, 2004)

[otterkin.livejournal.com]

Actually, in the Gospel According to Laura, that's just the thing to do. The charred outside is considered the price of the bonfire potato. Just be sure to prick it, or you could end up with scalding hot exploded potato all over your face like Almanzo did.

[kenllama.livejournal.com]

which laura is this?

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

::facepalm::

Laura Ingalls Wilder, right?

[kenllama.livejournal.com]

ah, yes, i bet you're right.

(why is laura bush the only one i could think of...?)

[auraseer.livejournal.com]

I've tried. It was inconvenient and a bit dangerous. The oven, even a toaster oven, is far superior.

I think the only purpose is that it's a traditional thing to do in winter when you have a fire going. (Fun fact: the song was originally intended to talk about marshmallows roasting, but that didn't scan as well.)

[lightonthesill.livejournal.com]

I believe zerself did experiments in this area last year.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Heh. For a moment, when this came through emailed comments, I thought you were responding to my earlier question. :)

[otterkin.livejournal.com]

*snerk!*

[grmrefr.livejournal.com]

though i have never roasted them, i do know it is done and have heard that they are tasty.

i also found this article that gives more information.

http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr0282.htm

enjoy!!

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

Seems simple enough.

http://www.ehow.com/how_9918_roast-chestnuts-open.html

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

I prefer licking the chest nuts in front of an open fire, nuzzled together on a lambskin throw. Jack frost need not be invited, I'm not looking to add a third wheel.