squash

October 17, 2002

I don't have much time to cook and was getting bored with my normal standby's when I saw a squash display in a local grocery store. It is almost Thanksgiving here in the states and they were putting out some of the traditional squashes and Indian corn. I have seen similar displays every year. The difference was the this year, each type of squash was labeled and had cooking instructions as well the the type of recipe it could be use in. Do you know I never knew you could eat them. I thought they were just for decoration.

Tonight I tried Baby Kuri (small hubbard squash). It was large, hard, and dense. The inside was orange and very firm with some seeds and stringy(but not wet) pulp in the middle. The instructions said "Microwave Instructions - Cut into pieces, place in dish, cover. Cook until tender, 15 minutes or more. Scoop out pulp, season to taste. Can also be used in pies and purees."

To be honest, it tasted great without anything else but with a little orange juice it was wonderful. It reminded me of a cross between sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.

Has anyone else had any experience with squash? I can't believe I have missed this whole food group my whole life.

Jennifer in Florida

October 18, 2002

" Jennifer Bryant " <jbryant1

RE: Squash

It is almost Thanksgiving here in the states and they were putting out some

of the traditional squashes and Indian corn. I have seen similar displays

every year. The difference was the this year, each type of squash was

labeled and had cooking instructions as well the the type of recipe it

could be use in. Do you know I never knew you could eat them.

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That is so cool that your grocery store had a display like that with recipes

and cooking instructions. I always just bought them to decorate with mostly

b/c I never really knew how to cook them. *lol* I wish my market would do

that. I am kind of chatty with the produce workers since veggies are my thing,

so I will suggest it to them as an idea. Maybe they will pick up on it next

year.

Do keep us posted on what you try. *s*

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July 9, 2008

Hi Kat,

It's Yellow Summer Squash.

Remain Focused and Good Health to You

Elaine

katrina wilson <katdivine87 Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 7:00:03 PM squash

What kind of squash do you have?

July 11, 2008

Hey Elaine!!I had some great yellow squash the other day

as well. For some reason, this year they are extra beautiful. I

julienned mine with some red apple, avocado, a little cumin and a small

amount of dressing (a dressing that had a shot of Braggs Aminos in it

for kick)The

only thing close to having a raw casserole I have ever made was when I

sliced squash and onions thinly and layered them with a generous brush

of olive oil and sea salt and pepper between each layer. It was a while

back but I think I used a sweeter Vidalia or yellow type onion. And

then I put in the dehydrator and before eating I sprinkled on some

cashew Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions for color. Oh yeah,

another time, I made some squash and served it with a quick drizzling

sauce I made in the blender with tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, basil,

oregano and lots of garlic. Kat

July 13, 2008

Glad to see you back in business.

I will call you later

Hope your enjoying your Mom !

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