It seems simple: you go out into the bush, see a chestnut tree and fill the basket. But anyone who has tried it knows that ...

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.

Roast in a perforated pan over an open flame (BBQ grill or fireplace grate). Add chestnuts to the skillet, cut side up, and ...