Squash those Winter Blues
Squash those Winter Blues
Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world. Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »
Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world. Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squas
h is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of other fruits that are treated like vegetables are tomatoes, cucumbers, as well as eggplants.
Acorn squashes adaptability in recipes and easy preparation have made them a favorite in modern day kitchens and have been featured in a multitude of dishes in a variety of ways including; baked, broiled, roasted, steamed, stuffed, sautéed, pureed, made into zoodles and even used in pies. The acorn squash is shaped like a ribbed acorn, hence its name, and was a main staple of indigenous Americans because it could store for long periods of time (up to 3 months) and was easily cooked whole over a fire, not requiring much preparation. Harvested in this region traditionally in the Fall, the growing period for acorn squash is longer than summer squash, giving it plenty of time to soak up the sweetness of the sun which we feel is definitely imparted in the taste.
Acorn squash is rich in nutrients, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and fiber and is also packed with many beneficial plant compounds, including carotenoid antioxidants. It’s a great choice for stretching your food budget as a little goes a long way for the money making it an all around winner not only for the taste but for it’s incredible versatility and value.
Try this delicious egg roll recipe, created by our culinary specialist, that incorporates acorn squash to create a light and nutty flavor in this dish. Get the recipe here.
We grow a variety of squash on our farm including acorn, butternut, honeynut, spaghetti, delicata, carnival, kabocha, field pumpkin, ambercup, sweet dumpling, buttercup, kuri, turban, patty pan, round, green & yellow zucchini and hubbard. We hope you have the opportunity to try all these varieties throughout the season.
Best wishes to your health, from our farm kitchen to yours!
