tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276481407880212540.post3150388991262517477..comments2024-03-28T23:22:18.622-07:00Comments on Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Chestnut SoupCamilla M. Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04815419370177683182noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276481407880212540.post-75883932568010255812012-01-02T12:02:50.438-08:002012-01-02T12:02:50.438-08:00That photo, Camilla....I want to dive right in!!!That photo, Camilla....I want to dive right in!!!Jenn Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484708374808620986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276481407880212540.post-22635980718048356362011-12-29T04:11:40.154-08:002011-12-29T04:11:40.154-08:00That sounds totally delicious, I love chestnuts :D...That sounds totally delicious, I love chestnuts :D Visiting from Rook #17Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276481407880212540.post-45176423469734686652011-12-27T12:52:15.724-08:002011-12-27T12:52:15.724-08:00@The Dutch Girl, I cut the x in the skin then soak...@The Dutch Girl, I cut the x in the skin then soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes before roasting. Then roast for about 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Peel while hot...and THEN blanch them for 2 minutes. Good luck.Camilla M. Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815419370177683182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276481407880212540.post-45337433957041564872011-12-27T11:04:54.852-08:002011-12-27T11:04:54.852-08:00Camilla, as someone who doens't have a Trader ...Camilla, as someone who doens't have a Trader Joe's anywhere near her but was able to find fresh chestnuts: how do you prep them? The packaging says carve an X, roast for 20 minutes and peel. Then what? I did that but they tasted pretty bad. It's been awhile since I had them, but I know they are delicious. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!The Dutch Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536030919462441297noreply@blogger.com