• Featured Produce

    Winter Squash

    Winter squash is really a misnomer, as these delicious treats are grown in the summer. They are edible well into the winter, however, thanks to their ability to last for months in storage.  First, be sure to check for any soft spots. If there are any, cook that squash right away. Soft spots can easily be cut out and the rest of the squash is usually fine.

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    Acorn Squash

    Although considered a winter squash, acorn squash actually belongs to the same species as all “summer” squashes (such as zucchini and yellow squash).  The most common variety is dark green in color, but newer varieties can be yellow, white, even variegated.  As the name suggests, its shape resembles that of an acorn.  It is a good candidate for winter storage, keeping several months in a cool dry location.  Squash can be refrigerated, but it will deteriorate quickly and should only be refrigerated 1-2 weeks.

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    Spaghetti Squash

    Spaghetti squash is an oblong yellow colored winter squash that is named for the spaghetti like nature of its flesh.  When raw, the flesh is hard and generally orange or yellow in color.  When cooked, it comes apart in ribbons, giving it the appearance of spaghetti.

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    Delicata Squash

    Delicata squash is a long, oblong-shaped squash with a cream colored, green-striped, outer skin and a golden, fine-textured inner flesh.  This is one of the tastier winter squashes, with a creamy pulp that tastes a bit like corn and sweet potatoes.  It can be baked or steamed and served as a side dish, seasoned with butter and herbs, providing a sweet nutty flavor with a creamy smooth texture.  The thin skin is also edible.

  • Recipies

    Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash

    This recipe is taken from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything.  Once you peel and cut the squash, you braise it in a small amount of liquid, then boil off the remaining moisture to glaze it.  You can use any winter squash (except spaghetti), though they will all be more difficult to cut and peel than butternut.  Serves 4.

  • Recipies

    Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

    Found on the minimalistbaker.com food blog, this pumpkin pie recipe uses only 10 ingredients, and is vegan and gluten-free.  Your Thanksgiving guests will not know it has no eggs or cream!  You can also substitute another winter squash for pumpkin puree.