October is prime time for Winter Squash at Branstool Orchards!
Winter squash contains vitamin A, B, C, beta- carotenes and minerals. The name “winter squash” comes from the skin that hardens into a tough rind, which helps withstand the winter months. Squash are in the same gourd family as melons and cucumbers. The tough rind and the seeds are generally not eaten. As far as we know, Delicata is the only winter squash with edible skin and therefore one of our favorites since it requires less work and reminds us of a sweet potato.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WINTER SQUASH FROM THE PRODUCE GUY ON YOUTUBE HERE.
LEARN ABOUT THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WINTER SQUASH ACCORDING TO HARVARD
Check out these links to help you prepare and cook winter squash:
42 Butternut Squash Recipes from The Pioneer Woman
6 Easy Acorn Squash Recipes from Real Simple
10 Buttercup Squash Recipes from Yummly
25 Delicata Squash Recipes from Pioneer Woman
