Choose Chestnuts for a Change

"FRESH AUSTRALIAN GROWN CHESTNUTS ARE IN SEASON NOW!

LOOK OUT FOR THEM AT THE FARM GATE, MARKETS, GREENGROCERS AND MAJOR RETAIL SUPERMARKETS.

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE RECIPE OR DIG OUT YOUR ROASTING PAN, TO START ENJOYING CHESTNUTS THIS SEASON!"

Click on the following link to view our new "Chestnuts how to" video

http://www.thefoodcoach.com.au/      

Welcome to the Chestnuts Australia Inc. website, you will find all kinds of good info, whether you are a member of the Association, a grower, an existing consumer of chestnuts or somebody who wants to learn more about our fascinating product. There are many recipes contained on the website, and you can contact our office for much more information and recipe pamphlets.

The 2010 season for Chestnuts will be upon us from mid March.  Most chestnut areas are having their best Spring and Summer for years, the crop looks like being back to normal and the fruit should be of the highest quality.  Please enjoy the benefits of more affordable prices and plentiful supply.  Eat early and eat often!

There will be plenty of opportunities to taste chestnuts at the Festivals being run during the season.  Kalorama, Wandiligong, Beechworth and Myrtleford just to name a few.  ‘Choose Chestnuts for a Change’!

The Association held a field day in the Adelaide Hills on the first weekend in February.  Thanks must go to Sally Robbins and Sam Perna for arranging a great day, with interesting speakers, glorious properties to visit, good food and perfect weather.  What a great place the hills are and members from Hoskinstown, NSW, North East Victoria, Melbourne and Gippsland mixed with local members and prospective new members from the Adelaide hills.  Take the trouble to come to field days in future they are well worth the effort.

If you are interested in becoming a Member of CAI to gain regular chestnut news and grower information, please do not hesitate to contact Tanya in the Office. 

Please feel free to contact us with any queries or comments you may have.  

John Morton

President

"Chestnuts are unique in so many ways!  Gluten free, contain no fat, have low GI and no cholesterol. 

Chestnuts are versatile! They can be used in savoury and sweet recipes or eaten as a delicious snack on their own"