How to Roast Chestnuts over an Open Fire...or grill or bake or boil!

[@sharonrickards3297]

There are 2 very large chestnuts bordering my property (the owner planted them years ago, but never built a home there and never comes down). I was unaware they were chestnuts until I started reading about them. They fall all over my yard, makes it difficult to mow the grass. And boy are they prickly! Gonna go pick some off the ground and give it a try roasting them. Thanks for the video!

[@conniegage2141]

I've never ate chestnut 🌰 before. Sounds wonderful. Merry Christmas

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Merry Christmas, Connie!

[@normgardner4560]

Christina - thank you for your bold witness for Christ. You truly are a bearer of Good News with your gifts of sharing Homesteading tips but even more the Gospel. Merry Christmas from Toronto Canada

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you for that, Norm! God bless you in this new year ahead!

[@Nellyontheland]

From the UK here. 🇬🇧 We have loads of chestnut trees here in the UK, and every local park that was designed in the Victorian era has given us a bounty. However, we also have the "horse chestnut" which is a Chinese variety and you definitely don't eat them. 😜 As kids we all play 'conkers' which is a UK game that places the 'conkers' (horse chestnut) on the end of a string and we have to bash your opponent's nut off their string 😆 Chestnuts over Christmas time is a traditional thing here. Glad you guys are joining the throng. Merry Christmas everyone ❤️

[@jaycee330]

More like "rejoining" the throng. If it weren't for the blight, the tradition would have carried on to this day.

[@mychelledavis]

Beautiful! A few years ago while I was on a mission trip to Africa I was able to try some on our way back in the market outside in Turkey. They were delicious just as you described and yes they were in a brown paper bag on a cold winter night. A great memory! Merry Christmas and God bless!

[@hilltopgirl2665]

Helllo lovely lady! Of all my channels, you are the happiest, most natural presenter. Love yr content and your gentle open faith. May God bless you and yours from Queensland Australia.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you so much 🤗God bless you too, @HillTopGirl!

[@gwenboyles174]

I am so excited you did a video on chestnuts! I planted a Chinese Chestnut four years ago and can't wait for it to start producing fruit. You are right...they are so delicious! I hope you have a blessed Christmas! Thanks for being such a blessing!

[@TrexChick]

read about the chestnut blight en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnut_blight

[@Basacrest]

I planted here in Moldova one chestnut that I brought from Greek forrest when I visited Athos, because ours are not eateble I guess, so we're waiting for the first harvest )) Marry Christmas to you and your family and thank you for everything you do!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

How wonderful! Merry Christmas to you also, Gynk go! :)

[@perpetuaomare6588]

I always look forward to your informative videos Christa. Have a blessed Christmas🎄. Best wishes from Kenya🇰🇪.

[@karenthompson9350]

Good morning and Merry Christmas to everyone 🌨☃️❄️🎄

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Merry Christmas, Karen!

[@dipstick5869]

This video brought back so many memories of my Dad roasting chestnuts this time of year. He loved them and sometimes he just couldn't wait for them to rest a few minutes and would bite down on one. I'm sure he scored them but maybe not deep enough and I remember that he had 2 over the many years pop in his mouth, blistering him pretty good. Thanks for showing and explaining the process in detail! God Bless You Very Much and Merry Christmas! I 🙏❤

[@kathy445]

Thank you for this tutorial! Loved the background info and the harvesting info as much as how to roast them!

[@darrell3368]

Gods blessings for you sister and Merry Christmas to you and all your family

[@PREPSTEADERS]

God bless you too, Darrell! Merry Christmas!

[@suzannesanford3993]

Thank you very much for your kindness and love. I will try it this year

[@kossgroupllc9196]

You have very unique prepper videos!!! This and the fig videos gave me a lot to think about!!! Merry Christmas, Ma'am!!!!

[@denisedeon3336]

you are a blessing

[@flittingabout9807]

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. Much love from UK 🙏💕

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you also!

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

I was hoping you would sing it to us, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I was sure humming it this week, TwoFeatherChannel! Merry Christmas to you!

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

@@PREPSTEADERS Merry Christmas

[@joanncase]

You have been such a blessing to others. The love of the Savior shows so brightly in you.

[@Dollydoes154]

At the Trexler Game Preserve ,Pa. they have planted an orchard of chestnut trees.

[@iteerrex8166]

Wish you had made this video a bit earlier. I guess there’s always next year. Happy holidays everybody, and stay warm and safe from this arctic blast 🔥 😊

[@PREPSTEADERS]

The are fantastic on New Years Eve too, iTeerRex. :) Can you tell I like them a little bit? :)

[@iteerrex8166]

@@PREPSTEADERS Yes, a little bit too much 😁 but it’s good stuff.

[@josie4peace]

@@PREPSTEADERS Sounds like they're good any time of the year. :o) Thank you for sharing, such a beautiful video.

[@josie4peace]

@@iteerrex8166 You can't like them too much; they're just that good. =)

[@Edwin-pw7cu]

Thx for the info, nice video as always. God bless and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Marra7777]

This is just what I was looking for. thankyou And thankyou for the reminder to go into the darkness, and glow

[@PumaPower17]

You sure are a treat to watch and listen to. Merci🙏 Off to try my chestnuts❤

[@brianrafferty8680]

Alice- Thank you for the video. Chestnuts are A yummy Winter treat. It is fun to return to yesteryears. To pretend we are living a hundred years ago. Merry Christmas!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Absolutely. Merry Christmas, Brian!

[@diannaharrison5931]

Have a blessed Christmas Christa!!

[@terjejohnsen3651]

Merry christmass to you and yours and all that look this video from norway .

[@stevenrider9632]

I'm just wondering if the water the nuts were boiled in could be used as a dye for fabric . On the subject of nuts in general you can cook hazelnuts by scooping a hollow in the ground , lining it with sand , put the nuts in the hollow, cover with more sand and light a small fire on top . I hear they have the feel of cooked potatoes.

[@stylishranchgirl]

Yes, you can use chestnuts to dye. Google to see what it looks like.

[@carlossuarez4309]

FEIZ NAVIDAD!!! desde URUGUAY

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Feliz Navidad, Carlos!

[@jam7453]

Brings memories back as a youngin’ when I used to collect these at someone’s house who watched me while my parent was working. We didn’t keep them, rather sold them to a local Chinese restaurant.

[@kimb7970]

I have always wanted to do this. I've always loved that song chestnuts roasting on over on fire but I've never got to do it. I'm almost 60 years old so I have to order some this year. Thanks so much for doing this video I'm excited . I've never even tasted a chestnut. But I do like different kinds of nuts so I hope I like it

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Go for it, Kim! They are softer and creamier and milder in taste I think, but simply scrumptious! :)

[@kimb7970]

@@PREPSTEADERS I can't wait. I'm going to order some thank you so much

[@baileybrunson42]

A very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours Christa..

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Bear!

[@jenihansen7201]

MERRY CHRISTMAS CHRISTA.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Merry Christmas, Jeni! :)

[@vonniemerriam974]

Merry Christmas and Chag Sameach Hanukkah my friend! May you prosper and be in good health in this new year even as your soul prospers! Shalom! Vonnie

[@PREPSTEADERS]

God bless you too, dear sister! I hope He gives you a double blessing for your prayers and kindness toward me!

[@JimJones-mm7qn]

Amen! Sister

[@hertfordable]

I didn’t know you were in Tennessee, I kayaked to Burgess Falls amazing place. I grew up eating chestnuts on Guy Fawkes night November 5th in England delicious.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Wow! Yes, Burgess Falls is just beautiful, Tony! Merry Christmas!

[@HydraAntithius]

Merry time for you

[@tonyz6421]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ✝️✝️

[@TrexChick]

thank you for this video!

[@MrWeusi]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

You're welcome!

[@JoDayGfm]

God bless you! I really love you and your videos. Love from South Africa. x

[@PREPSTEADERS]

God bless you too, Jo, and Merry Christmas!

[@thomasstone5707]

Chuckle: I boiled some they were wonderful I can't show you I ate them confession is good Crista 😁MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@deborahcincotta3600]

i love chestnuts i get them at my local grocery in nov dec they are prepackaged peeled and ready to eat

[@SharpCats371]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🕊🕊✝✝🙏🙏🎀🎀

[@gwenboyles174]

By the way...from what I understand, American Chestnut trees will sooner or later die from the blight, which hangs around. Chinese Chestnuts are NOT affected by the blight, so that makes them a good choice to plant. I live just up the road from you, in the Smokies, and got my tree at the Master Gardener's Plant Sale. What a find! Dollywood is sponsoring research on eradicating the blight.

[@mikeburrill779]

Wow great video 👍👍👍👍

[@Jomama02]

I've never had a chestnut before. I hear they are delish wrapped in bacon! What isn't delish with bacon though, lol. These remind me of a buckeye in the way they grow. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

wooooo. I completely agree that bacon sure can make almost anything delicious! Merry Christmas, @Jomama 02!

[@kimb7970]

Did you purchase the first one on the list on the Amazon link that you provided? The ones from Turkey?

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Yes, Kim!

[@kimb7970]

@@PREPSTEADERS Ok Thank you !

[@waltweaver7297]

You should try to grow a seedling.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I have some getting started in the refrigerator, Walt! I hope they grow! :)

[@kellyhartman5565]

Did you order your chestnuts from England , on Amazon ¿

[@globetrotter5800]

I'll give 'em a try. Seems like an extended video this time.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Tomorrow's will be much shorter. I promise. :)

[@ArkConsignment]

You cracked me up when you said Don't let your kids do this unsupervised. Ps. Wonderful this will be my first year doing this chestnut.

[@lizworkman9967]

Ohio has many chestnut trees and all of them make me sneeze when they're blooming! Lol. Please don't confuse them with buckeyes! Buckeyes are round but look just like chestnuts.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I do too, Liz. And you are right, they are NOT buckeyes but do look similar!

[@chrisslater9081]

can u eat buckeyes?,,,i dont know but i hear people from michigan eat them all the time,,,lol,,,,especially football fans

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

Krista....THANK YOU FOR GODS HOLY WORD...THE ONLY TRUTH LEFT ON THIS planet.... Thank you also for teaching us how to roast chestnuts..... 💖💖😉😁

[@bobbyc.1111]

our friends a a few chestnuts in their front yard but they say they are not the type you eat. Are there edible kind and non-edible kind?

[@jimcorbett3764]

I was under the impression that there were no fruit bearing American Chestnuts left. If that is really an American Chestnut, not a European(Chinese)Chestnut, it is truly amazing. There are organizations that have been trying to bring it back from extinction. I wonder if they know about that specimen. BTW, Merry Christmas!🎄🎆🎅

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Merry Christmas, Jim!

[@letinhsong8024]

i’ve always wondered about roasted chestnuts. I bought a PACKAGE of chestnuts this year-not roasted-and they were totally gross. Even though they were expensive, i couldn’t even finish them. It’s still on my Bucket List to have roasted chestnuts though!! thank you for your video! 🎄🙏🏽🎄

[@dudea3378]

@@letinhsong8024 You're supposed to roast them yourself, silly. 😆

[@jaycee330]

There is an effort to breed the American Chestnut again that is resistant to blight. Most chestnuts you order online are usually Chinese or Italian in origin.

[@barrykelly2722]

Long term, I want a tree sapling. Short term....where can I buy the fruit?

[@yakopro49]

Your making me hungry lady!!

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Thank you, so much, for all the tips. God willing, I will try it, your way. May God bless you, and have a Merry Christmas to you and your. Glory be to God, for all that gives us. 🥰🙏👍❤️✝️🌹👏🤶🎁🎅🎄🤴🧑🏼‍🎄

[@PREPSTEADERS]

He is soooo good! We have an immense amount to celebrate, don't we? Merry Christmas, Rachel!!

[@elzyhensley7636]

Also they are not like oaks. They have the strategy of making more and more and then even more each year. Where oaks will have a few years of low productivity and then a boom year. So if you grow chestnuts or if you are in the ozarks or that area you can grow chinquapin. Same kinda thing but smaller. You will have better harvests each year. For American chestnuts it’ll cost a lot more but the American chestnut foundation can hook you up. For the chinquapin you want the ozark chinquapin foundation. Difference in price is a lot. Looks like $300 for the American chestnut foundation for seeds or seedlings. $30 for the ozark chinquapin foundation. 3 to 6 seeds per year with the $30. You only get seeds with them but they arrive ready to plant. Careful to not break the roots on either when handling or planting. Both trees are worth saving but if you don’t have time or money and just want something there are hybrids you can get on the cheap that’ll do just fine. Plant in rocky well draining soil. If blackberries grow in your area you should be good. No standing water.

[@timothychristian9140]

Worms just add protein lol.

[@georgeclark7208]

Somebody brought an asian variety of Chestnut into the country that had a fungus on it. The American Chestnut had no defense to it, and then they were gone. That's the way I heard it.

[@AGumptionProduction]

Why is everything from Asia so invasive?

[@tonyz6421]

@@AGumptionProduction Because it doesn't thrive here and preys on our sensitive plants.

[@lorenbush8876]

I never have had any of those. Have a happy holiday I wondered if you were going to do a Christmas video I thought you always did , big hugs for you, I wish you were here. I had an aunt and uncle that did real estate who worked for Century 21 for years I don't know if they ever got their brokers licence or just their agents licence. A friend of mines mom had her brokers licence she had rent houses , she didn't get rich from it but she was able to make a living out of it. Lots of love and big hugs for you , Jesus loves you too.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you so much, @Loren Bush! You remember well. Tomorrow I will post a Christmas Greeting. :) I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. God bless you today!

[@carlam.9529]

Here you go, Christa. Horse chestnuts (Wich is related to buckeyes) are poisonous.

[@normgardner4560]

Sorry Christa!!! :)

[@PREPSTEADERS]

no worries!

[@missouriinventor]

Damn your beautiful and very talented, Merry Christmas

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Michael. Merry Christmas!!

[@hpaulzgartz4135]

THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH IS ROARING AND coming soon..🙏🦁

[@ronirios3377]

No aluminum foil cooking for me. Research it....

[@MrTwige]

unsubscribed due to the fact that you dont care about your viewers enough to read comments shame on you!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Ok, well, Merry Christmas, MrTwige!

[@michaelc9684]

I keep trying to escape YT's cens0rsh!p and move completely to R#mble but wonderfully glowing channels such as this keep bringing me back! God bless us one and all and Merry Christmas! 👶👑✝️🎄🌰

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you and God bless you too, Michael! (I had no idea there is a Chestnut emoji! :) ) Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@michaelc9684]

@@PREPSTEADERS Ha, I wasn't entirely sure about the emoji (thought maybe a roasted onion) but I went with it and confirmed later, it is in fact a Chestnut, ha! Have a very Merry and blessed, safe, and warm Christmas, sister in Christ!!