Local Saturday - Fancy Colors

It is time for winter squash to shine, here in upstate New York.  The weather is still warmish and rainy, but the trees are starting to turn (more on that later in the week).

There are so many varieties of winter squash, and most of them are so delicious. (I admit, I am not that fond of Hubbard or pumpkin).

Acorn squashes aren't just yellow.  They can also be white and yellow.  The squashes on the far end are called carnival and until I was introduced to honeynut squash (see below), them and delicata were my favorite.  Honeynuts were developed by Cornell, a college in upstate New York about an hour from where I live.

Speaking of pumpkins, they aren't always orange.  I've read that the skin of white pumpkins is thinner than orange, so they would be easier to carve.  And, of course, white would be great for painting.

You really need to see these close up.  They are not regular butternut squashes but a type called honeynut.  I was first introduced to them about five years ago and they have become my favorite.

And finally, how about these?  These are a new one for me - Ambercup.  (these may be the same as Red Kabocha, but I am not sure).  

I love butternut and buttercup squashes, cooked in the microwave and served with some creamed honey and cinnamon. 

Do you like winter squash?  How do you make yours?

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