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@cheflucaciano and @chefjasonroberts cooking up a

@cheflucaciano and @chefjasonroberts cooking up a chestnut storm as part of the @gdayneighbour project earlier this year. Yum! Love your work, guys!

Happy Father’s Day, chestnut lovers! Though we c

Happy Father’s Day, chestnut lovers! Though we can’t surprise Dad with some freshly roasted chestnuts today - the season is over 😫- we hope you spoil him rotten all the same. Thanks for everything you do for us, Dads!

Chestnut season may be over for another year but y

Chestnut season may be over for another year but you can still enjoy all those chestnut flavours using chestnut flour or paste. These macarons by @photobeforeweeat were made with chestnut flour instead of almond meal. So pretty and delish!

The season may be over but we can keep dreaming ab

The season may be over but we can keep dreaming about those delicious roasted chestnuts! Who managed to stash some in the freezer to use later? Thanks for the photo @independent.fp 😃

So technically chestnut season ends today and what

So technically chestnut season ends today and what better way to use the very last of the available nuts than to make our PLANT-BASED CHESTNUT BURGER like the amazing @pearler60 has done here? Looks amazing 🤩 Don’t you just want to take a big bite?!
Hot tip: buy your chestnuts now, while you can, then ROAST, PEEL and FREEZE! That way you’ll be ready to whip up this burger at a moment’s notice 🍔

Chestnut Chocolate Mousse with Toffee Shards 😋

Chestnut Chocolate Mousse with Toffee Shards 😋 Recipe is up on our website. Grab some chestnuts while you can, season ends very soon!

It’s cold, some of you are stuck at home (we hop

It’s cold, some of you are stuck at home (we hope you’re doing ok!) and it’s all a bit dreary but these are the secret to making your weekend warm and cosy! If you can get your hands on some chestnuts to roast, DO IT! The season is almost over so enjoy them while you can. 🌰

Anyone out there still wondering how to prepare ch

Anyone out there still wondering how to prepare chestnuts? Don’t be scared! If you’ve got 59 seconds to spare, this video will show you everything you need to know! 🌰

Is today the day you make Chestnut and Pork Noodle

Is today the day you make Chestnut and Pork Noodles?
*nods*
Ok then, recipe is up on our website!

Look at these freshly washed chestnuts from one of

Look at these freshly washed chestnuts from one of our farm visits - almost feels like you could dive right in! This is a good time to remind you that a chestnut in the shops should be GLOSSY, FIRM and feel HEAVY. That’s how you can tell if it is at its prime.

These chicken and chestnut meatballs are a perfect

These chicken and chestnut meatballs are a perfect dish for a cold night in. Have you tried them?
INGREDIENTS
250g cooked and peeled chestnuts, finely chopped
500g chicken mince
1 small brown onion, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
200ml reduced fat sour cream
50g baby spinach leaves
Pasta, mashed potatoes or rice, to serve
METHOD
1. To make the meatballs, combine chestnuts, chicken, onion, garlic, lemon zest, egg and parsley in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Roll mixture into 18 meatballs. Place onto a tray, cover and chill for 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, for 5 minutes until evenly browned. Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
3. Add wine to pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in stock, mustard and sour cream until well combined. Add meatballs to pan.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. 5. Toss through spinach. Season to taste. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes or rice.

Love seeing hot roasted chestnuts being sold and e

Love seeing hot roasted chestnuts being sold and eaten all over the place! These delicious ones were being prepared by @swiss_roast_chestnuts at the @belconnenmkts in Canberra this morning. Yum!

Is it a painting or a photo? How stunning is this

Is it a painting or a photo? How stunning is this shot from one of our chestnut growers, Mountain View Chestnuts, in north east Victoria? The sun may be setting on the trees but you’ve still got time to grab some delicious chestnuts for roasting this weekend!!

They may look a bit like hazelnuts but look what h

They may look a bit like hazelnuts but look what happens when you leave a bowl of beautiful chestnuts out at room temperature for a few days. 😭 It’s our mission to educate everyone about storing chestnuts properly. They are approx 60% water which makes them FRESH PRODUCE! Ideally, they should never be left out of the fridge until cooking time. Be sure to feel them at the time of purchase - they should be glossy, firm and heavy for their size. Dry and light? Go without!

Eat chestnuts all year round? WHAT?! Well, almost.

Eat chestnuts all year round? WHAT?! Well, almost. Be honest, how many of you knew that you could cook, peel and store your chestnuts in the freezer for use whenever you need them? Throw them in brownies, soups or dumplings all year round 🤯

Now that’s a WHOPPER! One of the fantastic crop

Now that’s a WHOPPER! One of the fantastic crop of chestnuts that we snapped on our visit to Hall Stanley Chestnuts last month. Get them this weekend and enjoy them while you still can!

🌰 WIN 🌰 As another magnificent season enters

🌰 WIN 🌰 As another magnificent season enters the final month we thought we’d run a little COMPETITION! Have you seen these funky chestnut knives we sometimes use in our stories and photos? Their curved blade makes scoring the shells SO MUCH EASIER and we have TEN TO GIVE AWAY. Here’s how you can win:
1. Follow @chestnutsaustralia on Instagram or Facebook (or both!)
2. Tag two friends and tell us why you LOVE ❤️ 🌰 chestnuts.
3. Share the post to your stories for an extra entry.
Competition closes next Sunday 13 June at 11:59 pm. Entry is open to Australian residents only! This competition is not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram in any way. Judges decision is final. Good luck!

🌰 PLANT BASED CHESTNUT DUMPLINGS 🥟 Have you

🌰 PLANT BASED CHESTNUT DUMPLINGS 🥟 Have you made them yet? The recipe is up on our website and you MUST try them! Delicious pillows of savoury filling that you can dunk into soy and chilli oil! 😋 Tap the link in bio and look under recipes ✅

Last month we were welcomed to the magnificent Hal

Last month we were welcomed to the magnificent Hall Stanley chestnut orchard in Stanley, Victoria. Joy and Andrew showed us around and talked us through the process of preparing chestnuts for market. Check out our story highlight ‘HS Orchard’ for the tour.

Meet John Morton of Kookaburra Ridge Chestnuts. He

Meet John Morton of Kookaburra Ridge Chestnuts. He jokes that he used to breed chestnuts (horses 🐴) and now he grows them (nuts 🌰) You can see why John is fun to have around, always a story to tell!
He’s been helping with the La Fiera festival for around a decade now, since it started, and he didn’t stop all weekend this year. He was in charge of our roaster and kept all the customers supplied with toasty, hot chestnuts. It’s people like John that make up a group of committed growers, bringing you the best quality nuts, year after year. Go Team Chestnut! 🌰

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