Chestnuts

Chestnuts are not your average nut—they're a symbol of hearth and harvest, with a history stretching back to ancient Greece and Rome. Once called ‘the bread of the poor’, chestnuts fed generations of mountain communities across the Mediterranean, prized for their nutritional value and comforting taste.

Unlike other nuts, chestnuts are low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals. When roasted, they develop a soft, slightly sweet flavor and a creamy texture that has made them a cold-season favorite for centuries. In Greece, they’re still roasted over open fires during festivals, baked into pies, or simmered into stews. Chestnuts bring both nourishment and nostalgia, blending old-world tradition with modern culinary flair.