Recipes & Stories
This page is dedicated to chestnut recipes, musings, and stories from the Diamond R Ranch.
Chestnut Brown Butter Potato Dumplings
As Chef Norbert describes it, "Flour, breadcrumbs, potatoes, butter, honey, and Diamond R Ranch chestnuts are the foundation of a dish with profound flavor, texture, and undeniable soul."
Why One of Chicago’s Top Chefs Can’t Get Enough of Our Chestnuts (And Why You’ll Want to Pre-Order)
We were especially proud to be featured by Chef Norbert because his values as a chef reflect what we care about as growers. His food philosophy centers on balance, flavor, and simplicity - using fresh, wholesome ingredients that don’t rely on excess fat, sodium, or processing. That same mindset is behind everything we do at the ranch.
Hurricane Helene
Even though our groves are in Middle Georgia, we experienced 100 mph winds that destroyed two-thirds of our crop. We were able to do some harvesting before Helene did her damage
Fresh Organic Chestnuts for Sale Online: Why Diamond R Ranch Offers the Best Value Chestnuts
The Best Value for Chestnuts: By doing the work themselves, Ted and Jody can keep prices low while maintaining exceptional quality. When you buy fresh organic chestnuts for sale from Diamond R Ranch, you’re getting premium chestnuts at a fair price—without cutting corners.
Chestnut Harvest at the Diamond R Ranch: A Race Against Nature
Each night, deer roam the ranch, using their feet to crack the chestnuts out of their spiky burrs, making it a race between Ted, Jody, and their four-legged competitors. Surprisingly, the deer help out more than they hinder.
Why We Grow Dunstan Chestnuts at The Diamond R Ranch
Developed in the 1950s, the Dunstan chestnut combines the best traits of American chestnuts with the disease resistance of Chinese chestnut trees. This makes it much more resistant to chestnut blight, allowing growers like Ted and Jody at Diamond R Ranch to produce healthy, productive trees.
The Story Behind The Diamond R Ranch
The ranch has grown alongside their family, and every year, the harvest feels like a celebration of both the land and the legacy they’ve built.
Diamond R Ranch Chestnut Appetizer
Jody's Chestnut Appetizer Recipe: The chestnuts and butter sauce make a delicious addition to roasted brussels sprouts or other vegetables. Just pour the chestnuts and butter sauce over the vegetables, stir and serve.