Are Chestnuts Edible?

Okay, I really don't know why, but my dad wanted to know if chestnuts are edible... Are they?

Are Chestnuts Edible?
Yes they are , but not if they are horse chestnuts, otherwise known as conkers.
Reply:yes

haven't you ever heard the song with...chestnuts roast upon an open fire?

http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/christ...
Reply:in the winter there are vendors selling roast chestnuts from carts in New York. they are roasted over a charcoal fire
Reply:Sweet chestnuts are - cook them in the oven or microwave



Horse chestnuts (conkers) aren't
Reply:Yup.



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Reply:Roast them in the oven and they're wonderful!