Happy Diwali
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. – Marilyn Monroe
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. – J.R.R. Tolkien
Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate. – Alan D. Wolfelt
Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie. – Jim Davis
Don’t Forget The Seeds!
Just like pumpkins, the seeds of butternut and other hard winter squashes can be tossed with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt, then toasted for a crunchy every occasion snack.
Keep Squash Fresh
A whole squash can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to a month. Once peeled and cubed, it will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container. Once peeled and cubed, don’t keep it any longer than a week in an airtight container in the fridge. If flesh had dark or mush spots, it’s time to throw it away.
One good thing about music, is when it hits you, you feel no pain. -Bob Marley
Be Careful Prepping!
Squash can be pretty darned slippery when sliced raw, so if you’re apprehensive about removing the skin, prick the skin and roast whole. Otherwise, you can slice the squash in half and scoop out the seeds before cooking. To cube raw squash, cut a slice off the bottom so that it rests flat on your cutting board before removing the skin with a paring knife or vegetable peeler.
My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people. -Orson Welles
