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[@iloveanimals1068]

Such sweet lovely couple. So much respect & love they have for each other. Love you guys

[@jesjrg3]

My mom boils the chestnuts with cinnamon sticks and it's perfection 💗

[@SallyGreenaway]

I've tried several methods in cooking chestnuts with varying success... the best results I've had (without a fire) is using this method: Cut the chestnuts; boil them for a couple of minutes (the water is supposed to soften the membrane around the chestnut apparently); put under grill/broiler or super hot oven (keep an eye on them). When they start to pop, and the edges of the cuts start to curl and burn, they're done. Pop them into a tea towel and use the tea towel to help peel them (so you don't burn your hands). The most important thing is the quality of the chestnuts you buy - they need to be large, shiny and not have air pockets (should not be too squishy - they should be firm)

[@lucinda2329]

You are the only other woman that I have seen - besides myself - who is excited to get tools as a gift! I have a "Little Girl Tool Box" (my name for it not my fellas) that all fits into a bright red plastic toolbox and lives in the bottom drawer of my kitchen island. They are always where they should be, are not too heavy for me, and make it super easy for me to get stuff done. Another one of my favorite presents was a wet-dry shop vac. Next on my list is a replacement hand held vacuumn to clean my cabinet drawers with. :) Girls with tools rock! I've been meaning to ask you about doing a video of your freezer storage techniques...? Lucinda

[@blabhblaja]

I just planted a lemon tree in my house a few months ago and it has little blossoms on it!! Im so excited. (I live in Argentina btw so its spring here)

[@suppusoora]

So good to see ur dad Laura :-) Hey, btw, I was thinking, since u do so much of cooking, u should make ur own compost for ur plants in ur home...its organic and cheap too i think :-)

[@domenicaparisi4659]

Laura you should do a Laura in The Kitchen video of planning ahead for meals as your discussing in this video!! xoxoxo

[@domenicaparisi4659]

+punchdrunkflame thank you so much!!!

[@arendtucute]

Yeah! My Friday is much better now! You guys are the best!

[@CarlyUTube]

Laura, I'm getting your cookbook for Christmas!!!!

[@lamllemaussade]

My favorite method for chestnuts is to buy them pre-peeled...😉

[@thevitales]

Can't go wrong!!!

[@PinkLlamaGrl]

Sorry I have to disagree. Nothing beats the flavor of a freshly roasted chestnut!

[@KissTheR1an]

Fresh is the best!!!

[@zoozoonaky]

How I cook my chestnuts.... I cut the top point off, the very top. I slice the bottom where it's a different color from the rest. Just a little don't waste the chestnut 😉 and then I make a slash down the center just to score the outer skin. Then I bake them and once the come out I clean them. But the cuts made at the bugging help like pull the skin and you can easily take it off. So far 30lbs of chestnuts for the season. My family loves them. Good luck.

[@thevitales]

The cuts might be the trick! We were using a chestnut cutter but it just makes an X on the nut

[@zoozoonaky]

+The Vitales my mother in law uses that because she doesn't like to take the time at the beginning but it really does make a difference. We live in jersey also and the chestnuts we get here in the states aren't great but I also found that getting them delivered from a farm directly are the best. I ordered mine in September and we still have loads. Good luck!

[@zoozoonaky]

+The Vitales also I use a short sharp knife on the smaller side makes it easier to cut and hold everything.

[@jesjrg3]

Chestnuts are huge in Portugal this time of year. We even celebrate a saint, S. Martinho, in November, and it's all about chestnuts, cooked in different ways 😊

[@daisyduane5699]

That cranberry stuff is just like cordial or "squash" as we call it in the UK. You get a glass and fill the concentrate to about 1cm to 3cm (it depends how strong you like it) then post cold water to the top and it's so refreshing with ice :) Orange is a very popular flavour but most popular is black currant flavour :) xxx

[@andreaayala9433]

Guys the trick for the chestnuts to peel off easily is to roast them and then cover them to cool down a bit so that they steam. After 5-10 min of being covered you can peel them easier and they're not piping hot :) good luck!

[@DorothyAllen777]

My Italian neighbor showed me how she does her chestnuts - she simply cuts the ends off then she places them on the top shelf next to the broiler. She broils them until they the brown shell is turning black then she takes them out. The shell comes off really quickly and the meat is lightly brown and yummy.

[@11290kt]

Now they have reusable k-cup. It made w plastic, you can clean and use it again and again. You just fill it up with regular ground coffee. It's actually really convenient, and it makes quite strong coffee. :)

[@Twiland7]

we always used to boil our chestnuts. i'd never heard of them being roasted. after we'd boil them we'd bite down in the middle, split it in half and push each segment from the bottom so that the actual chestnut would slide up. that's how we ate ours. no peeling, no hassle, still delicious.

[@winniemark3311]

Joe, ocean spray makes 100% cranberry juice with no sugar added. They are usually next to the cocktail cranberry juice at the store.

[@robertahawkins8644]

LOL - My best part of the US Debates is turning it off and turning on another episode of "Laura in the Kitchen". Love you Guys!

[@Tyllegirl]

Yeah - go Laura! I have my own toolset, and its PINK 😊

[@MarylovesBallet]

I love the Nanny as well!!!! :))))

[@beakinch2461]

My anniversary present this year was Laura's book!

[@klimtkahlo]

Laura, we eat a lot of chestnuts in Portugal. You do them in the oven with sea salt, the kosher type, big stones... And you need to cook them well so that the whole thing comes out...

[@wilhat]

no I have when I was a kid nanna did it under the boiler they went every where may do it the oven if we have them,getting ready for Christmas late spring cleaning putting thing away bring the good stuff out slow but every room will be done.

[@Sosobeauty]

i love how shes always in the kitchen ♡

[@lamllemaussade]

The British pronunciation of Basil has the emphasis on the first syllable (like BAH-zil instead of the American BAY-zil).

[@Hzd7cr]

No we pronounce it bay-zil well for me I live in the southwest I think that's how we all say it🤓

[@MsLyds]

make a cris cross light cut on it before roasting. That's how they do it in Portugal. sprinkle salt and a little butter. eat with sweet wine.

[@KissTheR1an]

I love broiled chestnut!! It cooks faster and when you let it dry, it taste so good!!!!!

[@2008Sheera]

here where i live, they cook the chestnut in coffee bean or something like that and it's good and easy to peel.

[@oceanpearl777]

I would absolutely love for you to do a week prepping of your go to foods. I know there is a lot of videos on you tube but I like the way you make sure your family have delicious and healthy foods.

[@twodevilsonegod]

You and Joe are funny! I actually liked Basil. Your bird reminded me of Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes. But Nigel is fine because Dr. Watson was played by Nigel Bruce. 😊

[@lulitalulu4715]

For the chestnut we score them a little & then roast them... They peal off easily even when they are worm. If you're going to do that be careful because they are slippery.

[@LFSPO]

You can actually cook them in your barbecue as well top them with salt, do a cut across on them and you should have delicious chestnuts. That's I always seen them being cooked back home in Portugal. :) They usually have them in a clay pot that is specially made for the chestnuts, but if you have a net or something you can put them on top without falling you should have delicious chestnuts in minutes. Hope it helps!

[@teriruiz8292]

Joe, scratch in some epsom salt into the soil on top, oh about a handful, and then water it in well. Probably would be best to bring it inside for the winter, eh?

[@kittt25]

wrap the chestnuts as soon as you remove them from the oven in some newspaper for a while they will peel easily :))

[@aquilestadeu]

I usually boil chestnuts in water and salt in a pressure cooker.

[@katrinasalyga3618]

im excited to make the pumpkin butter I bought a granny smith this week

[@wendybee8854]

I could be wrong, but isn't your pepper tree ornamental?

[@arreba90]

Your lemon tree will eventually die when you live it in a pot, you are supposed to plant it in the ground so it will become a tree and then use those lemons otherwise they wont be any good.

[@raquelalves94]

Hey Laura, you should come to Portugal. You would love it here. We have a lot and the best chestnust and dry figs. We cook chestnusts in many different ways.

[@ifpeaceexists]

there was this lady outside of the market where my mom shopped at who sold bags and bags of steaming hot chestnuts. the shells would come off cleanly but I never knew how. it seems like either she steams them then roasts them.

[@MyMaria1224]

Hey Laura how did you make the chestnuts again!? I usually just make them straight in the oven but I think your way is better. Also agree the best way is in the fireplace!! I remember that from my childhood in Salerno too 😘😘

[@TheBlfan]

also, Mr. Joseph, the video froze for 19 seconds from :30 to :49. Not sure if it's on your end or YT's...

[@kiera618618]

Thought it was my device

[@CrowShadow]

Hi Viatles! My daughter and I LOVE the Knudsen juices ... her favorite is the Apple and I enjoy the Pineapple Coconut ... Laura, I notice that you tend to put a lot of things in canning jars ... do you do any canning?

[@Tmergen24]

The subscriber counter in her kitchen is cool

[@rachaelkaplan2240]

You two are the best. Joe, the way you pronounced challah bread made me laugh out loud. You need to make a ch sound like you're clearing your throat, and the a sounds like an ahhhh. Chaaaahhhhhllah bread! The BEST! Have Laura try making French toast with - to die for.

[@xoxJessicaxox94]

Lol, I was like you guys JUST got the dishwasher basket...I remember that vlog when Laura was saying that she needed one. I was like wow that was awhile ago, but I completely understand Laura that individual utensil thing drives me crazy.

[@Allikattoo]

My aunt had a lemon tree and when she brought it in, it did the exact same thing. She had a little Greenhouse Room on the south side of her house and she thought it would be okay. It was not, I was afraid this might happen to you. Good Luck

[@timothysherreyehler5095]

I have never eaten a chestnut, but I ate a bit of homemade chestnut ice cream at the Westfield Heritage Village one summer. Niles?! I have been referring to your squirrel's compadre as 'Clarence The Chicken' for weeks now! I will never know him as Niles! It's Tim's birthday today, this first day of November so it is time to have his request...Apple Crisp instead of cake this year, with Caramel Pecan Frozen Yogurt! Happy November, guys, Sherrey in Southern Ontario❤❤❤

[@sandramastrangelo7672]

The moderators were horrible at the GOP debate.

[@neoandlykkecat]

Great Vlog. I'm allways looking forward to the next. Have a nice weekend everybody! Hugs from Norway.

[@donnafassano163]

Chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Don't mess with the song lol! That's the problem :)

[@flowerr.2014]

Big big hugs from Spain my dear friends Vitale's!! Love you Laura xoxo

[@agneseguida5075]

finally a loooooong vlog!!!! 😂😂😂😂 lots of hugs to you!!! 😄😄😄😄😄

[@sarazeidan]

Joe - Lemons don't lose their leaves, ever.

[@poorvachaphalkar8155]

Love your vlogs. Laura, You should do a meet up in Grand Rapids MI.

[@kadejamccutchin39]

I love you guys so much and I love your book God bless you all

[@jodiefriel5980]

Love you Laura & Joe

[@KELLIEB527]

I never get tired of watching y'all. 💕

[@mrs.shanahan6087]

October is a wonderful month to get married. Me and John's wedding anny was on October 22. Happy belated anniversary to you both!! If you guys still plan on doing a Q&A sometime, I've three questions for you :) 1. Do you guys live based on a monthly budget? 2. Will we ever get to meet Joe's parents (or have we in a previous vlog)? 3. How has Laura's grandmummy healed from her fall this past summer?

[@pratimap123]

Joe, please do a DIY for your closet project 😊 i wanna build me a closet too... Love you guys 😊😊

[@MarylovesBallet]

Laura can you show how to make a chestnut mousse and/or vermicelles?

[@Allikattoo]

When your house was for sale someone who was looking took the dishwashing basket. That happens all the time, if the owner had moved out or a new build that no one has ever lived in.

[@simplygracefulsara]

Totally have my own leopard print hammer with a screwdriver set in the handle! ;)

[@Gigi1989__]

Miss these videos !!

[@roslynh2911]

you guys are the BEST I love watching your videos.

[@Alia16829]

I wish i could be laura and have someone like joe.. Im so heartbroken and sad

[@mrs.shanahan6087]

+Alia,S Awww, sweetie...keep your heart open and the Universe will send you "Mr.RightforYou." :)

[@nicaomero3066]

I feel the same way 😔

[@Alia16829]

+Ronica Elaine Omero i feel u girl dunno why we have to have such hearts i wisg i cud feel toward everything except men

[@shelly7160]

Omg I thought I was the only one. Joe is sooo supportive. Most men aren't.

[@TheBlfan]

I just made her Toffee Apple Crumble from her book, followed the recipe to a "T", and it didn't turn out. Watching her apple crisp recipe I know why! The only thing different about the book recipe is really taking out the orange and then using a different kind of apple. But she said in the video to bake it at 375 for 40 minutes, in her book she said to bake it at 400! BIG DIFFERENCE!!! The oats burned and the apples were overcooked...ugh... :(

[@Titus2Chic]

laura, do you have any tips on how to cook a good pot of brown rice? i can't seem to get right, it's either mushy or too firm. i noticed you just poured the rice into a pot of water, no 2:1 ratio, etc. please share any tips you have. thx!!

[@jennh3577]

If you use to make them in the fireplace could you use your charcoal grill in place of that?

[@myfriendscallmeweird]

u should stuff those dried figs with a walnut! yum! makes a great snack :)

[@heleng519]

Laura, you should do a cooking video with your brother and sister!!!

[@leggingsarepants3175]

Awwww I said Winston and that's what she liked. Wooooo😁😁😁

[@Pandabear04100]

Do you guys have a Trader Joes near you? That's the only place I've ever found cranberry juice with no additives.

[@ventan79]

love you guys

[@missmummy4066]

In England Basil is pronounced 'Ba-z-ill'

[@skylilly1]

It seems I have a small collection of tools in every room of the house, even the bathroom, that's where I keep my needle-nose pliers. lol

[@Imacatmom]

Are you still filming your Laura in the kitchen in your old house or did you design your new house to look like your old Laura in the kitchen set?

[@dansan]

Chest nuts with all shells boiled with fennel seeds.... yummy yummy :) By the way, I still haven't received my Laura's cook book :(

[@ritaromney584]

Joe, those brazil nuts (little cheese wedges) are full of selenium.

[@Karenooch]

Please tell me where to order the K-Cups in such a large volume. Thank you.

[@leggingsarepants3175]

The GOP debate was a waste of time. The moderators get false information and try to push them on the politicians. and yes, the Mainstream Media is the problem. they want to focus on frivolous things instead of actual problems and solutions. the only person I could trust with the economy is Paul. he's probably the most educated person on the GOP lineup. I wish people would look past looks and who they feel looks presidential and actually listen to solutions. .

[@healthyeatingalways]

I've never roasted chestnuts before and they sound fun and yummy. Can you tell me how long you soaked them and how long your suppose to cook them in the oven?

[@healthyeatingalways]

+Marisa Mendes How do you roast yours?

[@healthyeatingalways]

Thanks, that sounds great! I will have to give it a try. What temp do you use and for how long?

[@healthyeatingalways]

Thank you! I will give that a try for sure. I appreciate the response :)

[@sandradee3803]

I have a question...what do you use to clean the outside of your frig? it's so clean aaaalll the time 😕

[@sarahyourrad]

I'm sort of new here! Do you have two kitchens? The one you film your cooking videos in looks different.

[@tek4311]

I like eating chestnuts, i just hate peeling them.

[@cristinasolano6487]

How do they taste like? I have never tried chestnuts.

[@dananegron]

My cat's name is Winston

[@amybarklamb8803]

Have the book plates been sent out yet?

[@aarsheya135]

wow we had the same problem with our ustensils

[@artandsoulfulcreations]

What's the name of that peeler you are using to peel those apples Laura? It is so hard to find a good peeler.

[@juliedinh5079]

Where did you buy the apple pealer? It hurts me (or my hands I should say) every time I try to peal fruits by the littlest knife (if you know I what mean). Thanks :)

[@valeriehincks7715]

First time I ever roasted chestnuts I didn't score them and they exploded in my oven what a mess

[@KirstieGiles]

Blanch them the roast them :) Best with a bit of salt laura you should know that! Amazing

[@LeahMZtalk]

Do you guys ever shop at costco?? I feel like you shop everywhere but there lol

[@MyandyourutubeYumm]

She gets overwhelmed at Costco that's why!

[@animals015]

Are y'all going to publish the bread pudding recipe?

[@sarapotterweasley]

Lmao all I do to chestnuts is put them in the pan for 10 mins with a closed cover and stir them every now and then that's it

[@aarsheya135]

Thats where i live

[@carmincali]

Ciao Laura, We cook the chestnuts the same way you do. Is the Bok Choy soup recipe on your website?

[@twix5201]

I was wanting the recipe too for the soup. But I couldn't find it on Laura in the Kitchen. I hope she does a video on it soon. It looked yummy.

[@fchino-jr.3340]

Hey Niles, Love that name! You guys are too funny! ❤️Ciao!