Topic: Winter Squash

[Doris_Pinks]

Came across this and thought it could be handy for 1st time squash growers!

Actually interesting tips for thems of us that have been growing them for years too!

For instance it says "The acorn squash contains only a minor amount of beta-carotene, unlike other winter squashes, but is a good source of calcium".  Well, you learn something new every day, calcium huh? :o ;D


http://www.hormel.com/templates/template.asp?catitemid=120&id=830

[wardy]

That's right good info DP.  Will study that more carefully this evening  :)

[busy_lizzie]

Really good info DorisP.  Particularly the preparation tips.  Thanks.  :) busy_lizzie

[Doris_Pinks]

Liked the saw idea!! ;D  ;D  My family would think I had really lost the plot if they came home to find me sawing away at my squash with OH's handsaw!
(Or hammering it with a mallet !!)

[wardy]

I used my Ken Hom cleaver but had to hit that with a pan (not a very good one)

I'm doing a plant sale at the weekend for our community group and we have some giant cabbages which were grown for some good reason (can't thick what) but they are massive.  My mate says we're going to cut them into halves or quarters for peeps who can't manage a whole one.  Can't wait til someone asks.  I want to see how she's going to do it  ;D 

[Derekthefox]

I cut mine up using a long thin bladed carving knife, plunging the tip of the blade in first. That works really effectively. I use the same blade to remove the seeds, watching my fingers carefully of course ...

Derekthefox :D

[wardy]

Yes Derek you have to be really careful.  One slip and you've severed an artery or lost a finger  ;D

[Doris_Pinks]

Or a small child whilst Pumpking carving! :o  :o  :o  ;D

[MikeB]

Hi everybody,

I'll be a first time squash grower next year, the question is, if you only use half the squash how long can you keep the unused half? would you keep it in the 'fridge?

MikeB

[Doris_Pinks]

Mike I would put in a plastic bag or cover in cling film and then refridgerate, they seem to keep for ages!

[MikeB]

Thanks D-P

MikeB

[wardy]

Had my first Sweet Mama yesterday.  Halved and stuffed.  The flesh looked like sweet potato.  Not much of it though as loads of seeds.  Taste good though what bit there was of it.  Stuffed it with various lottie bits with rice and a bit of diced chicken for carnivorous OH.