First Try

I made marron glace. Marron is the French word for 'chestnut'. Marrons glacés are chestnuts that have been preserved in a sweet syrup (brandy and sugar). They can be found in jars or cans in the gourmet section of most supermarkets and are quite expensive. They're eaten as a confection, chopped and used to top desserts such as ice cream and mixed fruit or used to make desserts such as the rich Mont blanc. (A classic dessert of sweetened, pureed chestnuts subtly flavored with vanilla.)

I did not make any cake out of marron glace, but I just enjoy eating this with my favorate tea and strong coffee. It become bit sweeter than I thought it would be, but it was good. Chestnut is one of delicacies food of the season. In Japan, autumn is rich in seasonal foods. We say harvest season, or autumn eating. Representative autumn food is all kinds of mushroom, Pacific saury (in Chinese character, we write 秋刀魚 . means 秋autumn 刀 sword 魚fish), sweet potatos, and autumn is the season for newly harvested rice in Japan. (and its sooooo good♪) People tend to eat too much rice and other great food in this season. And this delicious food will put you on some weight. ^^

I like, and i think spring season is the best season for delicacies food. We have another harvest season in spring, but we have good and fresh nature food everywhere. I always go up in the mountain and pick up some wild plants, wild herbs and grasses for lunch and dinner. Sounds strange??? you will see what I am talking about in spring... Wait till spring comes. ^^

Well, see you nex time.