2023-10-03 21:32
Tree Farmer Buzz Ferver Aims to Restore the American Chestnut in Vermont — and in Your Kitchen
click to enlarge Chestnut tree Allan "Buzz" Ferver, a 66-year-old with a fetching grin and an Abe Lincoln-style beard, stood at his kitchen island holding a clear plastic bag. Inside was a pale, nondescript meal, a few shades creamier in color than white flour. He spooned some into a mug, added boiling water and stirred. As the water swirled around the grounds they darkened to tan, and the steam developed a sweet, nutty aroma. "Chestnut coffee," he said as he handed over a cup.

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