tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post5066868640229179783..comments2024-01-12T11:01:13.789+00:00Comments on La Chatte Gitane : Chestnut soup and recipes for disasterPatricia (La Chatte Gitane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-7630567024860210972010-10-11T08:24:03.059+01:002010-10-11T08:24:03.059+01:00Myriam, as I can understand your aversion, due to ...Myriam, as I can understand your aversion, due to chestnut overload, I can also see the other side of the coin, so to speak.<br />If in Madeira they use one their resources, like chestnuts, that should only be encouraged and aplauded.<br />We use wheat flour, daily, I'm sure and don't think much of it.<br />Where I used to live in France, it was also known for chestnuts. It is seasonal and you can create wonderful dishes with it. BTW they also make flour from chestnuts, so very good for pancakes.<br />This year, there is an abundance of chestnuts, so may I suggest you give this soup a try ;)Patricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33388172.post-23613523231469621372010-10-10T18:13:13.676+01:002010-10-10T18:13:13.676+01:00This brings back memories of a dinner we had in a ...This brings back memories of a dinner we had in a small village on Madeira Island that is known for its chestnuts. All their dishes had chestnuts in it. That was the last time I ate chestnuts. It was just too much.MyriamChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703522714486607435noreply@blogger.com