Happy fall equinox to all! We're breaking down all the different squash that we grow, so that you can be as excited about them as we are. Squash may seem intimidating because of their size, but they are such a gem of the season and can be enjoyed throughout the long winter months.
*Tip* I don't peel any of my squash! Simply remove the seeds, chop to your desired size, cook and enjoy. Easy peasy!
Delicata (top middle - yellow with green stripes) - sweet, small and simple. To eat, trim the top and bottom, cut in half, scoop out the seeds, cut into half moons, and bake for 2o minutes at 350. Their size makes them incredibly user friendly and they last for months and months on the shelf.
Butternut (bottom middle - beige and pear shaped) - classic soup squash. The lovely smooth texture lends itself well to soups and purees.
Honeynut (middle left - tan and pear shaped) - same shape and texture as butternut, just smaller and sweeter. Great for a single serving.
Buttercup (middle far left - dark green) - It's beautiful, dry flesh makes buttercup squash great for roasting.
Winter sweet (top middle - grey/ blue) - A similar dry texture to buttercup. As the name suggests, this squash lasts incredibly well and sweetens the longer it stores.
Black futsu (middle far right - dusty orange) - A similar texture to butternut, smooth and not dry texture. They have a sweet, nutty flavour and are beautiful to look at as well.
Spaghetti (not pictured - oblong and yellow) - As the name suggests, a great pasta substitute. Cut in half, remove seeds, and roast face down. When cooked, scrape out the angel hair insides with a fork and enjoy topped with your favourite pesto or tomato sauce.
Red kuri (bottom left - red) - Beautiful, smooth flesh. Texture wise in between butternut and a buttercup - goldilocks of squash. They have a very sweet flavour and make an amazing pumpkin pie.
Carnival (top right - yellow and green with pixelated pattern) - This acorn variety is beautiful to look at and incredibly versatile.
Let us know which one's your favourite. Enjoy these gourd-geous squash!
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