Twice a month on “the four” we will be exploring Eat Local, a series created in partnership with MyNorth/Traverse Northern Michigan Magazine and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. With the ...

Water chestnuts aren't actually nuts at all. Learn what they are, how they keep their crunch after cooking, and the best ways ...

Colder weather calls for cozy recipes, and what's more warm and wintery than a roasted chestnut? If you don't have access to an open fire for roasting, don't sweat it. You can use your oven and still ...

Roasting chestnuts at home lets you enjoy their sweet, toasty aroma wafting through your kitchen well before you eat them. Whether you pick them straight off the tree during their harvest season in ...

Chestnuts are a seasonal tree nut with a long history, popular in many cuisines. American chestnuts are sweeter than European chestnuts. Fresh chestnuts must be scored and cooked before eating to ...