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The lyrics of a favorite Christmas carol say, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Let’s explore some interesting Tidbits about chestnuts, the subtly sweet, healthy nuts. • American chestnut trees were the dominant hardwood trees for food and timber in the Appalachian Mountains several hundred years ago. When Chinese chestnut trees were imported, a bark fungus came with them for which the American species had no resistance. The American chestnut died off; over 30 million acres died from Maine to Georgia and west to the Ohio Valley from what was known as the chestnut blight. The death of these trees was one of the largest ecological disasters in America.

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• The American Chestnut Foundation, started by plant scientists in 1983, is also working to reestablish American chestnut trees. They have worked to breed blight-resistant trees, while maintaining the characteristics of the original trees. The successful program has resulted in trees that retain “no Chinese characteristics other than blight resistance.” the Canadian Chestnut Council in 1988 to work on reestablishing the trees in Canada as well, mainly in Ontario.

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• James Carpentar of Salem, Ohio, a member of the Northern Nut Growers Association (NNGA), discovered a large living American chestnut in the midst of a grove of dead trees in the early 1950s. The tree showed no sign of blight infection. Carpentar and Dr. Robert T. Dunstan, another member of the NNGA and a well-known plant breeder in Greensboro, North Carolina, conducted research, grafting and crosspollinating chestnut trees. They cross-pollinated grafts from the strong American chestnut with a mixture of three United States Department of Agriculture-released Chinese chestnut varieties. After years of work, Dunstan Hybrid Chestnuts were developed. They have a combination of American and Chinese traits. The first chestnuts to ever receive a U.S. Plant Patent, the Dunstan trees are healthy, vigorous trees that bear heavy annual crops of large, sweet-tasting nuts.

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CHESTNUTS (continued): • There are fewer than 2,500 acres of chestnut orchards in the United States. We import $20 million of chestnuts annually. Our consumption of chestnuts is very low compared to Europe, Asia and Africa. Most chestnuts are imported from Japan, China, Spain and Italy. • Chestnuts are used as a potato substitute frequently in Europe, Asia and Africa. The nuts actually contain twice as much starch as potatoes. They are also similar to brown rice in their nutritional value and sometimes called a “grain that grows on a tree.” They are 40 percent carbohydrates and only 2-3 percent fat, compared to many nuts that contain 50 percent fat. They contain 5-10 percent high quality protein and no cholesterol. • In some European countries, Catholics give chestnuts to the poor on the Feast of Saint Martin in November. Also, chestnuts are eaten as a traditional food on Saint Simon’s Day in Tuscany, Italy. • Chestnuts are excellent steamed or roasted. They are often included in dressing with turkey for holiday meals and are a great addition to soups and stews. Chestnuts can be ground into flour and used for baking pastries and bread. A traditional European dessert, “Mont Blanc,” has chestnuts sweetened with honey and topped with whipped cream. Also, a few beer brewers are now producing gluten-free chestnut beer. • One of the largest chestnut forests in the world is on the French island of Corsica. In the 16th century, landowners were ordered to plant four trees each year in an eastern mountainous area of the island. The town of Castagniccia, which means chestnut grove, became forested with magnificent chestnut trees. Today, that forest is dying from neglect.

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Week of November 22nd, 2011

December 22– January 19

June 22– July 22 Heartache eases for a friend. Invite them out for a night on the town, Cancer. A tasty family feast fills tummies and puts everyone in good spirits.

January 20– February 18 Cheer up, Aquarius. Things could be worse, as you’re about to learn with a friend. Life has not been kind to them, but you can be, and it will make you forget about your own problems.

July 23– August 22 Thanks comes in many forms this week from cards and gifts to gestures of kindness. A career opportunity arises. Jump on it, Leo. It may not come again.

February 19– March 20 A financial investment proves worthwhile, and the dollars start pouring in. Be careful what you do with it, Pisces. A rainy day could be on the horizon.

August 23– September 22 Friends may say you are going off the deep end, but come on, Virgo, this is your time to shine. It’s ok for you to go all out. Surprises come by the handful over the weekend.

March 21– April 19 Wonders never cease, as friends you haven’t seen in some time drop by for a visit. Welcome them with open arms, Aries, and make plans to do something fun.

September 23– October 22 Moments to yourself are few and far between these days. Don’t let it get to you, Libra. Be happy you’re so loved. A cherished memento gets a facelift.

April 20– May 20 This week is all about family, Taurus. Find some time to spend with each and every one, and make sure they know how much they mean to you.

October 23– November 21 Psst, Scorpio. All is not well at home. Someone is feeling left out. Check your list and make sure everyone has something to do worthwhile.

You are blessed in many ways this week, Capricorn. Show your gratitude with a little get-together for one and all. An addition changes everything.

May 21– June 21 Change is inevitable, Gemini, so roll with the punches and don’t look back. Home improvement plans take shape. Make sure you do your homework.

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