10 December 2007
So, now that there's a foot of snow on the ground (give or take a few inches), produce from the garden must be out of the question, right? Not right! Because I picked two butternut squash a month or so ago, and I finally cracked one open today.
I was worried it wasn't entirely ripe before I cut into it. Butternuts in the store are so peach/tan coloured, and mine have stayed lighter; some of the early striping is still visible. But the flesh inside was bright orange and smelled amazing. Here it is, ready to go into the oven for roasting:
I realized after I salted and peppered it that I should have left some of it plain, in case I wanted to use it for something sweet rather than savoury. Ah well. There's still one left for another day.
So -- garden: 1, winter: 0.
It looks beautiful! I am SO happy it ripened properly so you weren't disappointed. What will you do with it all??
posted by momma at December 11, 2007 12:08 AM
Mmmm Yummy!
I'm popping your birthday card belated package in the post tomorrow! At last. I hope at least one of them will arrive in time for your Birthday. I may not have access to a computer on the big day so just in case ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANNA! xox
posted by cally at December 11, 2007 11:13 PM
there's tons of snow where I live, as well - wow, you're SO fortunate to have been able to pick that lovely, golden butternut squash!! my favorite variety of winter squash, actually - and I just had some for dinner this evening :0)
posted by VeggieGirl at December 12, 2007 01:53 AM
Ok, parcel in post as of 3pm yesterday. I had the presence of mind to get e certificate of posting even though the holiday queue gave me evil looks, so if it hasn't arrived by Jan (sent airmail) please email me so I can get on to them. Excuse the packaging, I had very limited supplies!
posted by cally at December 13, 2007 08:51 PM