Did you know we have a dwarf Chestnut native to Florida? Common Chinquapin (aka Allegheny Chinquapin) Castanea pumila Fagaceae (Beech & Oak Family) The nuts are much smaller than those of the American Chestnut, Castanea dentata, which is also native to Florida. Though small, Chinquapin nuts are still just as edible and delicious. Chinquapin is a small tree found in sandhills and other xeric uplands across the Coastal Plain - including north-central Florida and the panhandle. It resembles a dwarf

How to make roasted chestnuts 🌰🔥 Traditional castagne italiane the way they’ve been made for generations. Get them perfect every time by following these steps: • score an X into each chestnut with a knife • soak in water for 1-2 hours (salted or unsalted) • arrange on a pan, cut side up • roast over a fire or in the oven at 400F (205C) for 15-20 mins or until the nuts open up • steam under a cloth to cool and loosen the shells • peel and enjoy Buon appetito e Buon Natale! . . . . #christmas #m