Questo frutto tipico autunnale  piace proprio a tutti,  è molto digeribile e soprattutto non contiene glutine.
Inoltre le castagne sono estremamente benefici per la salute dell’organismo.Ora vediamo come cuocere le castagne in 4 modi semplici e veloci:
Padella

Incidete la buccia delle castagne con un coltellino affilato, quindi mettetele in padella già calda. A questo punto giratele di continuo affinché non brucino, fino a cottura ultimata.
Attenzione! sarà necessario lasciarle raffreddare un po’ e mangiatele ancora calde.

Forno
Mettete le castagne in una bacinella piena d’acqua per almeno mezz’ora e scolarle.
Con un coltello, incidere un taglio sulla parte più bombata della buccia, stando attenti a non tagliare la polpa che si trova all’interno.
Preriscaldare il forno a 220°e cuocerle per circa 20-30 minuti. Ricordatevi di scuotere la teglia, ogni tanto, per una cottura più uniforme.
Pentola
Il modo più semplice per cuocere le castagne è quello farle lessare in una pentola, completamente coperte di acqua per 25-35 minuti. Potete verificare la cottura come si fa con le patate, infilzandole con una forchetta.
Pentola a pressione
Lavate le castagne sotto l’acqua corrente, mettetele in pentola con un paio di foglie d’alloro e copritele d’acqua.
Chiudete coperchio e valvole e mettete la pentola sul fuoco. Al fischio abbassate la fiamma al minimo e aspettate 15/20 minuti.
Microonde
Le castagne al microonde sono pronte in soli 5 minuti!
Dopo aver inciso tutte le castagna, mettetele in una ciotola piena d’acqua per ottenere delle castagne morbide e facili da sbucciare, così anche le fastidiose “pellicine” non resteranno più attaccate. Lasciatele a bagno per 10 minuti.
Scolatele e disponetele su un piatto adatto al microonde. Cuocete le castagne per 5 minuti alla massima potenza, ma non più di 750-800 watt.
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English version:

Everyone likes this autumn fruit, it's easy to digest and it's gluten free.

Moreover, chestnusts are very beneficial for our health.

Here are 4 easy and quick  ways to cook them:

Fry pan:

Carve and peel chestnuts with a sharp knife, then place them in a hot fry pan. At this point constantly flip them so they do not burn, until cooked.
Warning! you will need to let it cool a bit and eat them while still hot.
Oven
Put the chestnuts in a bowl of water for at least half an hour and then drain.
With a knife, cut a gash on the most convex part of the skin, being careful not to cut the flesh that lies within.
Preheat oven to 220 degrees and cook for about 20-30 minutes. Remember to shake the pan every now and then for more even cooking.

Pot
The easiest way to cook chestnuts is to boil them in a pot, completely covered with water for 25-35 minutes. You can check the cooking as you do with the potatoes, sticking a fork in.

Pressure cooker
Wash chestnuts  under running water, put them in a pot with a few bay leaves and cover with water.
Close lid and valves and put the pot on the fire. When it whistles, lower the heat to low and wait 15-20 minutes.

Microwave
Chestnuts in the microwave are ready in just 5 minutes!
After carving all the chestnuts, place them in a bowl of water to obtain soft and easy to peel chestnuts, in this way the annoying "cuticle" will remain no longer attached. Leave them to soak for 10 minutes.
Drain and place them on a dish suitable for microwave. Cook the chestnuts for 5 minutes at full power, but no more than 750-800 watts.

Chestnuts can be found in Australia too. I know of Italian clubs in Australia who go hunting in Autums. If you find any, let us know how you've cooked them.

Taormina is a town in the province of Messina, in the region of Sicily in Italy.

Spectacularly located on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily's most popular summer destinations,  popular with holidaying high-rollers and those wanting a taste of Sicilian dolce vita.

Granted it's unashamedly touristy and expensive, but the town merits a couple of days for its stunning ancient theatre, people watching and breathtaking vistas.

Near the theater, cliffs drop to the sea forming coves with sandy beaches. A narrow stretch of sand connects the mainland to Isola Bella, a tiny island and nature reserve.

My husband and I stopped here for 3 days during our tour of Sicily and the things we enjoyed most were the snorkeling around the Isola Bella, the trips on the funivia that takes you to the top of town and the kindness of people. Jason, my husband, keeps recolling the time where we asked a lady directions to go to our hotels and she personally walked us there as it was the most natural thing to do.

Taormina gets extremely busy in July and August and virtually shuts down between November and Easter. Ideally, head up in April, May, September or October. There are a few Italian schools where some of our students have been to for a week or two of intensive Italian and they really enjoyed their time there. If you wish some information don't hesitate to ask!

Interested in the 10 best things to do in Taormina? Check this link out! https://wanderwisdom.com/travel-destinations/Top-10-Things-Taormina-Sicily