When Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, make sure you have some chestnuts in hand! Incredibly sweet, moist, and harvested from ancient groves planted in northwest Spain’s Galician region, Matiz Chestnuts promise a firm texture with a pure chestnut flavor. Naicina, the producer, is committed to supporting the local rural economy, and these chestnuts are purchased directly from Galicia’s small farmers. Peeled, cooked and ready to serve (see, no open fire needed), Matiz chestnuts are delightful in holiday stuffings or in soups, casseroles, salads and desserts. Plus, they’re a healthy non–fat snack. • Josh Dwinell, Specialty Grocery