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: For easier peeling, wrap the hot, roasted chestnuts in a towel for a few minutes after cooking. This steams the skins slightly, making them slip right off. Beyond the Roast: Culinary Uses

The Spirit of Autumn: A Guide to "Kesteni" In many parts of Southeast Europe, particularly Croatia and Bosnia, the arrival of autumn is not marked by the calendar, but by the smoky, sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts—locally known as . As the leaves turn gold, the streets of cities like Zagreb and Sarajevo transform into a stage for traditional street vendors, whose coal-fired roasters are as much a part of the landscape as the historic architecture. Why Kesteni are the "Bread of the Forest" kesteni

Whether you are foraging in a forest or buying a mesh bag from a local market, roasting them correctly is an art form. : For easier peeling, wrap the hot, roasted