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Looking for chestnut paste....

Lan4Dawg

By Lan4Dawg
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Lan4Dawg

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My mother called in a panic b/c she found a receipt for a trifle (I think she said) that calls for chestnut paste. They live in the middle of no-where (really) and do not have access to much. I have looked some around here (Gwinnett County, GA) and have not seen it. Before I take off on a wild-goose chase I would appreciate any help finding it around Atlanta. I have called a few places I would think might carry some thing like that but to no avail. Almond paste and even pickled walnuts are in stock but no chestnut paste.

thx in advance.

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(note: found it on-line but want it locally if possible to get to her by Christmas)

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OliverB

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I just saw some at Whole Foods, don't know if you have one locally, but if you do, call them. It's $7 for a jar. Also Asian supermarkets usually at least have whole boiled (or roasted) chestnuts, sometimes frozen. I'm not sure how a paste is made, but would imagine it involves a blender.

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Lan4Dawg

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beautimous! I thank you and my mother thanks you. There is a Whole Foods not too far and I was about to call them when I saw your response.

in loving memory of Mr. Squirt (1998-2004)--

the best cat ever.

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Thx again OliverB I stopped by Whole Foods this after noon and got a can. It is "chestnut puree" but that should be close enough and it was on sale! so even better. I hope this trifle she is making is good.

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Oh, great! Glad I could help! I just happened to see it while looking for ginger syrup on the same shelf. Almost bought some but figured that now I know where to get it I should wait for a recipe to make with it :laugh:

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