Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

As Americans, we often think of chestnuts as just a holiday treat, but these ancient fruits are so much more than a Christmas cliche. Packed with nutrients, versatile chestnuts bring the ancient world right into modern times in the most sustainable way. In this very special episode, we're headed to a magical historic village called Pratalecchia in the Mugello region of Tuscany, where we meet Fosco Ferri. For centuries, the village has been home to a spectacular chestnut grove. Today, Fosco continues his family's legacy, restoring and preserving the village as he uses the same traditional processes used for countless generations to cultivate and produce chestnuts. Recipes: Anolotti with Chestnut Filling; Castagnaccio; Grape Focaccia

Channel: WGTE HD

Length: 00:26:46 / Episode: 513