By Nicole Abou-abdallah, Epigram Food Online Editor

Yesterday strikes the mark of one more month until chrismas, meaning that it is fully acceptable to blow the dust off your Michael Buble tracks and start decorating those trees. The humble chestnut is a great treat to get you in the festive spirit!

Unlike many other nuts, the chestnut has a very low protein and fat level, mainly consisting of carbohydrates, giving it a potato-ish texture. They arise from deciduous tree which thrive on cold or frosty conditions, making them more available in the winter climates. Not only are they a Christmas-themed treat, they are also popular during the Japanese New Year, where it represent both success and hard times.

So here is a quick and easy way that you can roast your own chestnuts, accompanied by a glass of mulled wine!

I bought my chestnuts from 'Reg the Veg', a fruit and vegetable shop in Clifton Village (at £6.99 per kg).

Image: Epigram Food/Nicole Abou-abdallah

How to roast your own chestnuts:

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celcius
2. Place the chestnut flat-side down on a chopping board, and cut an insicion through the skin across the whole side of the top of the nut
3. Do this to each chestnut and place in baking tray
4. Place the tray in the oven for 30 minutes until the skin begins to open slightly
5. Peel and enjoy!

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