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Chestnut

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose... While most other nuts are eaten raw, Chestnuts really shine when they are cooked. If you ever get your hands on some Chestnuts, crack them and, with Mom or Dad's help, put them in a 400 degree oven for ten minutes to taste the spirit of Christmas.

  1. 1. Chestnuts bring to mind the spirit of...
    1. a. Christmas
    2. b. 4th of July
    3. c. Halloween
  2. 2. How hot of an oven do you need to cook Chestnuts?
    1. a. 300 degrees
    2. b. 400 degrees
    3. c. 500 degrees
  3. 3. When do Chestnuts taste best?
    1. a. Raw
    2. b. When sliced
    3. c. When cooked