Chestnuts are usually harvested in the fall ... A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

How to cook chestnuts and what to buy 1. Before cooking, chestnuts must be peeled and skinned. It is almost impossible to do this successfully when they are completely raw, so first par-cook them ...

Most of the chestnuts available in supermarkets during the chestnut season (late September to December) are from Europe rather than home-grown ... bring to the boil in plenty of cold water ...