Squash ID Please

[AikenDrum]

Did I read that right wardy ? did you actually say you wanted a heavy bottom ?       

[wardy]

The one I've got is quite big but not big enough.  I need a whopper 

[Derekthefox]

I find the same Wardy, there is not enough left to freeze off. However I do have a 5 gallon jam pan for that, fortunately ...

Derekthefox

[ellkebe]

As Creuset has cropped up, can I just ask for some advice?  I'm pondering gift options for OH - not organised this year at all - and he's a very keen cook, who's shown an interest in Creuset from time to time.  It does seem very expensive though -so what experience have people had?  Is it worth the price? And if so, what pieces in particular?  OH will cook pretty much anything but obviously I'd want to buy him a piece/pieces that actually do the job better than other pots/pans.   Don't think I can afford a whole set in one go though, even if it is good
Thanks in advance 

[wardy]

Mine sticks!  I wanted it for curry which needs some high heat at times but it just sticks so you can't relax and leave anything simmering.  Disappointed 

In the school where we did the classes they had bog standard old fashioned heavy duty aluminium and they didn't stick at all.  Don't know if you can still get them,  I keep popping in the charity shops hoping to find one.

[Derekthefox]

I have little regard for Creuset too, but I have found their large casserole pots to be reasonable. However, when you take into account the weight of the pot, and the fact that it has limited use, I would rather buy a large stainless steel pan that can double as a casserole dish in the oven. The casserole can always be ladled into a pretty serving dish for visitors ...

Derekthefox

[Moggle]

Moggle, do you want back some Queensland blue seeds when I have cut into mine? I grew it all by itself so it may well grow true!

Yes please Doris!!

Moggle, this any use ?

http://thepassionatecook.typepad.com/thepassionatecook/2005/10/roast_squash_bi.html

Cheers Aiken, that is a great start. I was sure someone on here talked about it though 

And an update on the pumpkin lasagne - I cooked it last night, and it was delicious. I made it with about 500gm of peeled pumpkin and 3/4 of a tub of ricotta, and a bit of garlic with the pumpkin. I would say though that the pumpkin goes quite sweet, so make sure you salt it very well. I may add some finely chopped onion to the pumpkin mix. Also the whole pumpkin/ricotta mix was quite dry and I ran the lasagne sheets under water, but it probably could have used a bit more moisture. OH thought it was delicious though, and has taken the leftovers for lunch today

[wardy]

Sounds lovely Moggle.  Just so happens I have a fridge full of pumpkin chunks 

[ellkebe]

Thanks Wardy and Derektf - that's another present idea out the window then!  Why can't OH be interested in gardening? Life would be so much easier ....

[Derekthefox]

Would you want him to be interested in gardening though ... at the moment, the hobby is all yours ...

Derekthefox

[TULIP-23]

Wardy   PLEASE

Can I come and live with you

Bloody Nora

Hope it tasted like it looks....Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[wardy]

Had Crown Prince squash for tea again TP.  This time made into soup with some dried tarragon.  I used freshly grated nutmeg before but I wanted to see if tarragon would work and it did.  Added near the end of cooking time.  Yum.  With home made sunflower bread