1.0HappyCowhttps://www.happycow.net/blogcookiemhttps://www.happycow.net/blog/author/cookiem/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="dvWRRW0tAm"><a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog/fall-harvest/">Fall harvest</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.happycow.net/blog/fall-harvest/embed/#?secret=dvWRRW0tAm" width="600" height="338" title="“Fall harvest” — HappyCow" data-secret="dvWRRW0tAm" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); /* ]]> */ </script> It’s that time of year again where the markets are overflowing with fall harvests! What better time of year to enjoy squashes than now?! Here’s my personal opinion and run down on some of the most popular squashes: 1. Summer squash: lovely, but it’s the end of the season, really, so, forget yellow squash and zucchini for now! 2. Delicata squash: oh yes, these can be eaten with the skin on. They are wonderful to use as “containers.” Clean, halve, de-seed, and roast, boil or steam. Then fill with a nice stuffing of your choice and serve! The pretty multi-colored skin does a wonderful job with presentation. 3. Acorn squash: this one gets the most uses during Thanksgiving and winter holidays. Why? It is adorable, cute, and festive looking. Clean, de-seed, halve, add some tasty sweetener before or after, then roast, bake, or steam. However, note that this squash is probably the least flavorful. Without seasoning, I wouldn’t appreciate this one very much! Still, nice presentation if you season it properly. 4. Butternut: probably the best all-around squash for everything under the kitchen ceiling. It’s great for making a pureed soup, just a bit of seasoning will complement the rich […]https://www.happycow.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/squash.jpg