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Title: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Tom on October 23, 2007, 01:10:45 PM
I just got a box of squash from Farmerdoug.  He said that he had heard that I like them. I do.  ;D

These are really pretty.  acorn, butternut, a yellow looking acorn looking one and a longish yellow cucumber looking one.  Gael is all excited about putting them on the table for an arrangement.  It's Halloween, you know.   I figure I'll be snitching them off of the table for lunch/dinner when she isn't looking. 

Thanks Farmerdoug.  I like'm.  8)
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: DanG on October 23, 2007, 01:45:16 PM
What a nice thing for Farmerdoug to do!! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: SwampDonkey on October 23, 2007, 02:40:00 PM
I like buttercup squash to. I got one all carved up in the fridge and I take a few pieces and nuke them with my dinner.  :)
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Roxie on October 23, 2007, 02:58:48 PM
Butternut squash is my favorite!  I like it roasted with butter and garlic.   :)
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: flip on October 23, 2007, 04:15:20 PM
Spaghetti squash, with a mushroom marinara sauce musteat_1 YUM
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: isawlogs on October 23, 2007, 08:38:54 PM
 Those spaghetti squash is good . My daughter ws the first to put that in front of me for supper one time . I wasnot to sure 'bout that , she tried to slip some toffu one time before that  :o  That sure did not make it .  :-X    :D :D
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: sawguy21 on October 23, 2007, 11:22:18 PM
Quote from: Roxie on October 23, 2007, 02:58:48 PM
Butternut squash is my favorite!  I like it roasted with butter and garlic.   :)
Oh, that is good. When is dinner served ???
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: OneWithWood on October 24, 2007, 09:25:44 AM
Partial to acorn squash but I can't think of any squash I wouldn't eat.  digin1
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: isawlogs on October 24, 2007, 10:13:24 AM

About those other squash  :  Hows one go 'bout cooking them ???

I aint a big fan of vegies but need to be changing that .  :-\
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Jeff on October 24, 2007, 01:41:25 PM
Today for my lunch I ate half an Acorn squash. They cook pretty good in the microwave with the butter brownsugar and bacon in the hollow.  Takes about 12 minutes for a half. mmmm
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Norm on October 24, 2007, 04:02:52 PM
I like to bake them in the oven at around 400F. I put a dab of butter and some salt and pepper on them, cover with foil until about a half an hour before their done and then uncover.

My personal favorite squash is buttercup with acorn next.
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: sawguy21 on October 24, 2007, 04:17:51 PM
Jeff, I have not tried them with bacon but the butter and brown sugar is real good.
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: isawlogs on October 24, 2007, 07:57:14 PM

Quote from: Norm on October 24, 2007, 04:02:52 PM
I like to bake them in the oven at around 400F. I put a dab of butter and some salt and pepper on them, cover with foil until about a half an hour before their done and then uncover.

  When does one know when there 'bout a half hour before there done  ???

  Marcel  .. better hunter then cook .  ;)
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Norm on October 25, 2007, 07:49:56 AM
Depending on the size about an hour in the oven should get you to the point where you can uncover it Marcel. You can check how done it is by sticking it with a fork or knife. It's pretty much the same as you would check a baked potato.
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Burlkraft on October 25, 2007, 08:08:45 AM
Quote from: Jeff on October 24, 2007, 01:41:25 PM
Today for my lunch I ate half an Acorn squash. They cook pretty good in the microwave with the butter brownsugar and bacon in the hollow.  Takes about 12 minutes for a half. mmmm

Now Marcel.......If yer eatin' veggies for the healthy value, then this is a real bed example of how to eat them  ;) ;) :D :D

Butter and brown sugar and bacon...some of my old favorites  ;D   ;D   ;D
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: Paschale on October 28, 2007, 12:25:32 PM
With spaghetti squash, you just cut it in half, boil for awhile until the center is soft enough to pull the strands away with a fork.

It's a great substitute for pasta, actually--very healthy and low carb.  I haven't made it in a few years--I think I'll be shopping for some this week!
Title: Re: Farmerdoug's squash
Post by: farmerdoug on November 18, 2007, 09:57:16 PM
Tom,

Glad you liked the squash and I hope you get to eat them. ;) :D  I just found this thread.  I have been avoiding this board as I am trying to lose some weight and the food sounds to good here. ;D

I still have a bin each of Butternut and Hubbard squash left.  If you want them you have to pay the shipping this time. :D :D 

I am going to donate them to a soup kitchen this week I hope as I am now done with markets for the year.

Farmerdoug