The appearance of chestnut in the world is shrouded in ancient myth. According to him the beautiful nymph Ney pursued lyubviobilnym Jupiter, driven to despair, she decided to kill herself. Inconsolable Jupiter, having learned about it, turned the lifeless body of his lover in the beautiful lush tree with carved leaves and spiny tasty fruits. Since this tree is called Castanea, which means "chaste Ney» (Casta - chaste, virgin, Nea - name nymphs).
Chestnut holiday in France at the end point of the famous taste of the Week in October. It is preceded by no less famous holiday spices, cider Holiday, Holiday and other fish.
As a national and combining all the French people, the holiday is celebrated throughout the chestnut in the country. That same day, cafes and streets of big cities and small villages filled with mouthwatering aroma of roasted chestnuts. Preparing them for special leaky pans, frying almost every corner in front of the strolling crowd. Squeezed still hot roasted chestnuts and mulled wine cider, urban residents enjoy a leisurely stroll through the parks and festivals, accompanied by concerts and competitions.
Along with the traditional roasted chestnuts chef restaurants and cafes are trying to impress their guests all the great variety of dishes based on this fruit. Bread, soups, supplements and scallop risotto, fried eggs, mousse, puree and even ice cream prepared with chestnut.
The French believe gastronomic art as important as painting and music. And the holiday chestnut direct proof.