Chestnuts Roasted on an Open Fire

[TheWildYam]

Ya, You definitely don't want to eat horse chestnuts!
In regard to the bland taste of the chestnuts...you could also remove them from the shells and maybe shake some spices, salt and pepper on them. I like them plain but not everyone does.

[TheWildYam]

Just doing a little more reading....remember that horse chestnuts are toxic and the sweet chestnuts are edible.

Yes. You want to be careful!!

[TheWildYam]

Great video, nice to know your close to Ottawa. Never tried but I will this year, along with training, learning the characteristics of wild mushrooms I will be foraging this year. Prime targets are Morels, chanterelles and puffs.
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You should check out the facebook group: Ontario Mushroom Hunters and Foragers. It is interesting!