As soon as I’d finished writing my previous blog post, I went for a little stroll to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine. What should I discover but another tree trunk sporting a spectacular yellow protrusion! From a distance I actually thought there was a small yellow rosebush growing at the foot of the tree. It […]
Posted on September 22, 2011, 11:23 pm, by anna, under
Edible,
Seeds.
Inside this spiky shell is a sweet chestnut. This one won’t yet be ripe for eating, but those that fall from the trees in a few weeks time (late October), can be cooked up and turned into some tasty snacks. They can easily be roasted, but be careful! If you don’t first slice a big […]