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There is another kind of chesnuts, which are called the Acorn chesnuts, as they are shaped like an acorn, {215} and grow in such a cup.
History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing -1775 Le Page du Pratz
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The fruit of most kinds has failed this year, as well as the potatoes; but of some kinds, such as chesnuts, grapes, blackberries, the crop is abundant.
The Forest of Dean An Historical and Descriptive Account 1846
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With a menu of fancy wraps, salads, pizzas and panini, I was slightly intrigued by their Bangkok Thai Wrap, until I saw that they add water chesnuts (meh), and provolone (huh?).
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Since everything on the site is in the public domain, the poems are probably old chesnuts, but still very interesting for the sound.
Oskar Pastior : Ange Mlinko : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation 2007
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I think the only thing missing out of this recipe is water chesnuts!
Recipe for Asian Lettuce Cups (or wraps) with Spicy Ground Turkey Filling Kalyn Denny 2009
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But now they have former President Ford's funeral to cover, and can put on their ceremonial airs along with the requisite appearances of Michael Beschloss and similar reliable custodians of history with chesnuts to share.
Rites and Wrongs: James Wolcott Wolcott, James, 1952- 2009
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Reality bites, as they say while we're revisiting dated chesnuts.
March 2008 2008
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I made a lovely soup but i did not have time to photograph before my friends arrived for our meal.it had lentils and chesnuts. i will make it again and post for next week.
Recipe for Revithia - Greek Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Soup with Lemon and Olive Oil Kalyn Denny 2008
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Reality bites, as they say while we're revisiting dated chesnuts.
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Park was situated at the foot of a steep range of barren hills, and was approached by an avenue of Spanish chesnuts, whose noble and lofty appearance excluded the naked moors from the view.
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