Is there a particular speciality in Corsica? – yes, without hesitation: chestnuts, by letstalkaboutcorsica.com

They were always associated to attending a fair or some type of outing, and around Christmas time – until I arrived in Corsica

I really hadn’t the slightest idea as to their importance and representation here. Autumn is chestnut season, and when many people take the opportunity to spend hours collecting them in the surrounding woods. Towards the north of the island, there is a particular spot, the ‘Castagniccia’, and this is the heart of chestnut country in all its glory, where the hills are plainly covered with chestnut forests.

It was after the effects of the Middle Ages, and the great wars, that they were massively planted in Corsica under Genoese command. I realised they were to Corsica, what potatoes were to Ireland – the food of the poor and defender of the people, and this island remains one of the last places where they are eaten as a cereal “bread fruit” as they have been named. Sound nutritional benefits, containing many vitamins, calcium, fibre, potassium and magnesium to name but a few, this fruit is highly recommended for all – and a substantial dose of energy. Sitting by an open fire with grilled chestnuts, is, in my opinion, the ideal place to be over the colder months. It is said, in certain regions during a honeymoon, the bride must make 22 different meals with chestnuts!

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