Roasting Chestnuts – Pop, pop, pop!

Nov 21, 2012

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
Jack Frost nipping on your nose,
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir,
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

We’re all familiar with these lyrics from the popular “Christmas Song” we hear during the holiday season. The song was written by Mel Tormé in 1945 but was turned into a classic by singer Nat King Cole in 1946.

The song evokes strong imagery and sentimental feelings, but honestly, many of us have never eaten a chestnut, let alone thought about roasting them at home. (more…)