Musical Snack Review: “Roasted and Peeled” Chestnuts In A Bag
While writing one of my more recent reviews, it occurred to me that I tend to ramble at times, and I made a personal vow to practice being succinct. I saw the perfect opportunity upon discovering a bag of Chinese “Roasted and Peeled Chestnuts” at a nearby Asian market, and I was inspired to try something different. I know it isn’t really season-appropriate, but bear with me.
To the tune of “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”
(c) 1944, Torme and Wells
(c) 1944, Torme and Wells
Chestnuts roasted in a sealed bag
Chinese writing on the front
A snack from the east, calling you to come feast
With its mascot; the smiling nut-runt
Chinese writing on the front
A snack from the east, calling you to come feast
With its mascot; the smiling nut-runt
Everybody knows the chestnut is the odd-nut-out
Not hard, but mushy and quite sweet
How could it hold up on an overseas trip
Yet still be fine enough to eat?
Not hard, but mushy and quite sweet
How could it hold up on an overseas trip
Yet still be fine enough to eat?
They did get waxy on their way
Sporting a polished sheen of faded brown-to-gray
And every chestnut squeaks as it breaks apart
To appreciate the taste is a fine art
Sporting a polished sheen of faded brown-to-gray
And every chestnut squeaks as it breaks apart
To appreciate the taste is a fine art
Combine a look that’s this unnatural
With a texture not unlike glue
My suspicions about a preserved chestnut snack
Turned out to be largely true.
With a texture not unlike glue
My suspicions about a preserved chestnut snack
Turned out to be largely true.
Buy Roasted Chestnuts Online:
- at Amazon.com
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