The Chestnut Cook Book: Recipes, Folklore and Practical Information [Paperback]

Annie Bhagwandin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2003

Whet your appetite for the most diverse nut in the culinary world and participate in the romance of a cuisine shared worldwide. The Chestnut Cook Book contains recipies, folklore, and pratical information.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Beautifully researched and illustrated. -- NY Daily News

I'm still enjoying the historical and culinary anecdotes included with many of the mouthwatering recipes. -- Rosemary Furfaro, Professional Chef and Culinary Journalist

About the Author

Annie Bhagwandin lives in the rolling foothills of the Cascade Mountains near Mount St. Helens. Along with her husband and four children, she owns and operates Shady Grove Orchards, which includes many acres of chestnut trees. She enjoys nature, people, art, and of course, cooking.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Hats Off Books; 3 edition (November 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587361671
• ISBN-13: 978-1587361678
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #715,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious recipes, charming illustrations & lots of info., November 6, 1998

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J. D. Riley (Langley, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chestnut Cook Book (Mass Market Paperback)

Not only a wonderful cookbook, but an informative and charming look at a nut I had only heard about in song. Annie first tells us about the history of the chestnut, its "relatives" and its many uses. I was surprised at how nutritionally complete the chesnut is, and how low in fat it is. The cookbook is filled with delicious ways to use this versatile nut and is wonderfully illustrated throughout with drawings by Annie. I highly recommend buying this book, whether it is to add to your collection, or to learn more about a forgotten food source.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely informative & well written However!, January 3, 2009

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Cherie Diament (NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chestnut Cook Book: Recipes, Folklore and Practical Information (Paperback)

Extremely informative & well written However: The typeface is cumbersome & makes the finest book I've found on Chestnuts (their history, use, recepies & their future;) a particularly laborious read.... Still worth getting... Wear good glasses...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cookbook With History and Tales of the Chesnut, January 19, 2008

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C. Shaner "bass bone chick" (NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chestnut Cook Book: Recipes, Folklore and Practical Information (Paperback)

When I first ordered this book, I thought I was getting a basic cookbook with chestnut recipes (which in itself, is something hard to come by). I was pleasantly surprised to find out that not only is it a book full of recipes, but also contains history, tales, and enjoyable stories of the chestnut. I find them to be quite interesting. The author also includes many recipes from all regions of the world, spanning the generations.
Chestnuts in general have always been apart of my family's holiday season. This book adds a nice compliment to my family's holiday tradition. Plus, it also shows me how to enjoy chestnuts throughout the rest of the year. I let my father borrow this book, and I never got it back! Now I have to order another copy for myself!