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tomatoada

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when is a courgette....
« on: August 02, 2006, 17:02:53 »
When is a courgette a marrow please?  Or when is it not a good idea to use it with the skin on?

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Re: when is a courgette....
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2006, 17:12:59 »
I always think once it gets above 6 inches or so. I've eaten big courgettes with the skin on, no worries.
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Re: when is a courgette....
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2006, 17:44:41 »
most varieties of both can be used as either but many marrow varieties have a tougher skin even if picked when small but it is all down to personal taste and cooking methods

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Re: when is a courgette....
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2006, 18:26:51 »
I've used courgettes up to about 10 inches in length, but they seem to be at their sweetest at about 6 inches. My favourite are Jemmer, which are yellow are deliciously sweet when young.
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