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[Mobile Chicane]

Many people don't realise you can eat this, but it's both edible and good. The flavour is a bit like roasted sweet chestnuts.

From left to right, outer shell, inner kernel, inner kernel toasted and peeled:



This year the kernels are plump and juicy, and on a windy day like today, it's coming down like confetti.

I simply toast the kernels in a dry pan until they start popping, sprinkle with salt, peel and eat as a beer / wine snack.

[0a]

Great tip thanks, I'll try this over the weekend!

[blackburnlad]

nice theres loads of them round were i live going to get some today and try them out niceone

[mrtwisty]

I remember eating these as a kid! Not had one in many many years. I shall find some and reminice. Cheers MC :-)