tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post3946229226580504606..comments2023-10-30T05:01:33.905-07:00Comments on From the Inside...Out: Identity Unknownkathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-67046753463110430092010-11-06T19:23:40.892-07:002010-11-06T19:23:40.892-07:00YUUUUMMMMM!!!! I loooove butternut squash. Had s...YUUUUMMMMM!!!! I loooove butternut squash. Had some for dinner tonight actually. DELISH. I've never had any show up on my doorstep before though. How sad for me? :(<br /><br />It's the Great Butternut, Charlie Brown!<br /><br />Okay, I'm going to bed before it's gets punny over here.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167932463572983630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-9119581019829143132010-11-02T02:49:51.398-07:002010-11-02T02:49:51.398-07:00I have been out of the blogging circuit for too lo...I have been out of the blogging circuit for too long!<br /><br />I missed reading your blogs!<br /><br />Haha, too bad I wasn't there I would have been able to identify it as a butternut pumpkin straight away.<br /><br />I remember I once tried to make a soup from it.<br /><br />I failed.<br /><br />Miserably.Rambles'N'Shambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648130558690752195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-54469980303202335602010-10-30T19:09:44.913-07:002010-10-30T19:09:44.913-07:00Okay, butternut squash is the best! I have an awes...Okay, butternut squash is the best! I have an awesome recipe for butternut squash bread. It's really not too difficult. If you really want something easy to do with them, here's the scoop:<br /><br />Cut off the hard outer skin and then dice into chunks. Cut up some leeks (you may have to look those up as well before you go to the store.) Only chop up the white parts. Place the squash and leeks on a baking sheet with sides and rub generously with olive oil and kosher salt. You could also chop up some rosemary and thyme if you are feeling crazy.<br /><br />Bake in a 450 degree oven for about 15 minutes or so. Put a fork in the squash and if the pieces are squidgy, you're done.<br /><br />Yummy! If you can handle that, I'll pass on the bread recipe.Jenhttp://www.whenpigsfly.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-42656584905673516172010-10-30T18:11:47.316-07:002010-10-30T18:11:47.316-07:00Those are yummy! Cook them up!Those are yummy! Cook them up!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-78598954193347759762010-10-30T04:36:13.308-07:002010-10-30T04:36:13.308-07:00You are too funny. Love this post, I too would ha...You are too funny. Love this post, I too would have done exactly as you did. Google rules! <br /><br />I've walked pass them frequently at the store, look at them sideways and continued walking. But now I might just try what dreamfarm girl said. Mmmmm.ToBlog todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215485087602615189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-84275255293417915922010-10-29T18:42:01.534-07:002010-10-29T18:42:01.534-07:00Oh I love butternut squash! Especially as a soup! ...Oh I love butternut squash! Especially as a soup! Yummmmmm!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-7967799655067994682010-10-28T22:22:01.061-07:002010-10-28T22:22:01.061-07:00Seriously, you have a great secret gift giver. Bu...Seriously, you have a great secret gift giver. Butternut squash soup (made some this week for my wife since she had her wisdom teeth out and is on a liquid diet) is fanfreakingtastic! When we used to make our own baby food (bout to start again with the second) Butternut Squash cubed and steamed or roasted was her FAVORITE. Enjoy em! (They're also a really expensive veggie comparatively)Dornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224994122737697420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-48078849647322432582010-10-28T19:35:05.326-07:002010-10-28T19:35:05.326-07:00Hey Sis! You're too funny....only YOU would th...Hey Sis! You're too funny....only YOU would think of Monty Python when I'm talking about squash. And you'd better believe you'll find one on your doorstep if any more show up on mine!<br /><br />Hulabuns: Oh, I love the idea of the hats! Maybe I'll do that with one and try and cook the other. It's a win/win, right??kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-84973659608581400172010-10-28T19:30:59.250-07:002010-10-28T19:30:59.250-07:00Gingerella: HA! Good point...I forgot about my bru...Gingerella: HA! Good point...I forgot about my bruised Mom-cred! I'd no idea there were little green squashes out there. (That makes me sound a little bit crazy, right??)<br /><br />j.m.neeb: HA! Glad I was able to produce the ever-popular "LOL", my friend. And um...I don't know how efficient that LOL was, by the time you added all the explanation. I'm just saying...<br /><br />tia: Yummy! The squash...the bread....the cocktail. You DID say something about alcohol in there, didn't you? I'm sure you did.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-52083797497936530762010-10-28T18:46:32.116-07:002010-10-28T18:46:32.116-07:00ValleyWriter: Yummy. And GREAT to know I've bo...ValleyWriter: Yummy. And GREAT to know I've bought myself some time...as I'm too distracted during the week to attempt something so complicated. Don't laugh. Okay, you can laugh.<br /><br />KellyGrrl: I'm so glad I'm not alone! I don't know how ppl learn how to do this stuff...and they have NO FEAR. Just THROW stuff together! Like it's EASY! WTF??<br /><br />sage: 8 days of beans and rice? Are you on some special diet? I'm kidding. Knowing you, Sage...you're on the road again. Doing one of your insane hikes. Am I right? Checking your place now...kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-73171507260276751372010-10-28T17:50:15.580-07:002010-10-28T17:50:15.580-07:00brite: That's what everyone keeps telling me! ...brite: That's what everyone keeps telling me! Honestly, it doesn't even feel like autumn here these last few days...we've been in the mid-70's and very sticky. Even *I* would like the temps to even out a bit!<br /><br />Gigi: Ha! Equally baffling....I <i>like</i> this challenge! Maybe I could leave a ham & cheese sandwich on his doorstep? With a little mustard, of course...I'm not an animal.<br /><br />Alan W. Davidson: Hey you! I've been meaning to check in with you. You sound devastated about not finding any squash in your store. Shall I pack up one of these babies and send it on over? I don't mind, really.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-32697056237920082612010-10-28T17:30:00.167-07:002010-10-28T17:30:00.167-07:00Vince: Well, I'll admit...I'm a fan of &qu...Vince: Well, I'll admit...I'm a fan of "sweet", so who knows? Someone else had mentioned putting them in stew...that might be just the ticket to tricking (I mean, getting) Connor to give it a try!<br /><br />Runnergirl: You guys are fabulous! You make it sound so simple...how can I <i>not</i> give it a try? I'll definitely give it a whirl...but I'm disconnecting the smoke alarms, just to play it safe.<br /><br />Boonie S: Yeah, I thought it was very thoughtful of him. I've no idea how many he had in total but it was nice to leave us that <i>surprise</i> to come home to. So, your neighbor is a squash-hoarder? That's not very neighborly.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-34286806154247031482010-10-28T17:14:59.930-07:002010-10-28T17:14:59.930-07:00Oddyoddyo13: I KNOW, right?? I thought the same th...Oddyoddyo13: I KNOW, right?? I thought the same thing about the whole Santa-thing. How dare Taylor spoil my perfect pizza-food pyramid-fantasy! And thank you for noticing my intensive effort in my Google search...but how amazing is it that I got a hit?? Pretty intuitive, don't you think?<br /><br />Alicia: I like your idea of carving it and calling it a day! Of course, if that neighbor saw, he'd definitely think I was NUTS. That Pioneer Woman's (oops. I mean Noble Pig's) recipe sounds heavenly...how could something soaked in brown sugar and maple syrup <i>not</i> be yummy?? I'll keep you posted! "Foodie Porn"! HA!!<br /><br />Lynn: Oh, honey...trust me. I somehow manage to swap out electrical fixtures...and I can program my phone (sort of) and I can change code on my blog (a little bit) but I'm absolutely clueless in the kitchen. I can just barely bake and that's only because they give exact directions...and you don't have to ask "how thick should the slices be?" or "do I peel the skin off or leave it on?" Seriously. I'm severely cuisine-challenged.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-36513610932151929222010-10-28T16:40:48.970-07:002010-10-28T16:40:48.970-07:00Stephanie in Suburbia: Ha! I'm guessing the sc...Stephanie in Suburbia: Ha! I'm guessing the schools were not able to convince Jamie that pizza fit anywhere into the food pyramid?? Pizza is the only "fast food" we eat. No McDonalds, we drink water (or seltzer, which IS water...duh) and only have Chinese maybe 6 times a year. I figure that's not too bad, right?<br /><br />David L. Macaulay: Ha! Gee. I guess I'd better get cracking on getting myself onto that Google search for light bulb-shaped veggies, right? Who knows how many people are just aimlessly searching...and never finding...well, ME?? Welcome!<br /><br />Ingwa: Oh, Mark. If I cut off my thumb, will you do all my typing for me? You should be able to handle it, since you type at a mind-blowing 120wpm, which equals about two of me, anyway.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-73667502612921345092010-10-28T15:54:39.306-07:002010-10-28T15:54:39.306-07:00Fierce: I know, sweetie. Don't worry...da boys...Fierce: I know, sweetie. Don't worry...da boys feel the same as you do. I'm wary myself...but I figure if I bake the hell out of them, they can't possibly hurt us. Right??<br /><br />Kimberly: HA! You know me too freakin' well. It's a tad scary. Although, I <i>will</i> make these...well, maybe not <i>all of it</i>...unless I can freeze the leftovers? I'm thinking Connor's gonna bail on this one.<br /><br />Lauren: Sesame seed ice cream? Are you making this up?? Honey, <b>look away from the cotton-ball creature</b>. It can't hurt you...really! (I swear, I can't look at cotton balls without thinking of you!)kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-9027343911852943062010-10-28T15:19:14.711-07:002010-10-28T15:19:14.711-07:00Christiejolu: Well, then we're kindred spirits...Christiejolu: Well, then we're kindred spirits. I am so freakin' clueless...I think my family thinks I'm making it up sometimes. All my siblings can cook. That gene somehow skipped me.<br /><br />Christopher: You are <i>such a guy.</i> You've had monsters jumping out of the woods and attacking me and now I'm about to eat alien eggs. I can't decide if it's your over-active imagination, or you simply want me to DIE!<br /><br />injaynesworld: Is it terrible to say that I'm glad?! I like having the clueless-kitchen-company. No-one wants to be the only one who stands there...staring into the fridge and thinks, "What's the number of that takeout Chinese again?"kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-20507410001252331202010-10-28T14:04:42.231-07:002010-10-28T14:04:42.231-07:00You never disappoint when it comes to making me la...You never disappoint when it comes to making me laugh! :D<br /><br />I've only made butternut squash once and, it refused (I mean, REFUSED) to be cooked....since then, I haven't attempted it again (it was quite an exhausting ordeal). I say keep them out as decorations. Maybe paint scary faces on them and put little hats on them? Just an idea.HulaBunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379487888764096689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-74174950093986164932010-10-28T11:35:42.995-07:002010-10-28T11:35:42.995-07:00This reminded me of Monty Python and the Holy Grai...This reminded me of Monty Python and the Holy Grail - when they found the trojan horse. You're a pip. I cook it like someone else suggested: Cut in half the long way (VERY hard to cut), remove seeds, place face down in a baking dish with a little bit of water for an hour at 350 should do it, then scoop out and add butter and a little honey (and a little salt if you want). Grandma used to make it now and then and Cathy makes it. The girls wont eat it, so I dont have it that often. It can be kindof bland if not seasoned right. If the squash fairy has any more hanging around, send them my way :)<br />Love,<br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-83368924711475820942010-10-27T18:21:10.005-07:002010-10-27T18:21:10.005-07:00Straight Guy: So, we're thinking he's a se...Straight Guy: So, we're thinking he's a <i>secret gourd speaker</i>? 'Cause we all know that's the <i>worst</i> kind of speaker. Actually, I'd prefer <i>cash</i>, if I'm given the choice. In lieu of that, a nice note with identification and detailed preparation instructions is preferred. Although, I don't need them, 'cause I've got you guys.<br /><br />Dreamfarm Girl: My heroine! <i>We LOVE</i> sweet potatoes! I do believe that with your detailed directions, I can actually do this! (Of course, I don't know if squash by itself is considered a meal but I don't care! One for him and one for ME! I'll keep you posted!)<br /><br />Climb2Nowhere: I KNOW! There's amazing and magical powers in this here 'burb-soil, I tell ya! And they think everything is <i>bigger in Texas</i>....HA!<br /><br />**Dear readers, please forgive me. I am <i>freakin' exhausted</i> and am going to sleep RIGHT NOW, like a little old lady. (I haven't even had a drink...that's how tired I am!) I'll be back tomorrow night to finish commenting and to visit everyone. Thanks for under......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzkathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-61581819380405731162010-10-27T14:53:28.003-07:002010-10-27T14:53:28.003-07:00I LOVE butternut squash! Fall is the best time fo...I LOVE butternut squash! Fall is the best time for some butternut squash soup (super healthy) with delicious, buttery garlic bread (not so healthy) and some sort of hot drink. :) I may have to make a quick run to the natural grocer's now. <br /><br />Good luck!Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409005614756083593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-82516781458377620932010-10-27T12:48:16.551-07:002010-10-27T12:48:16.551-07:00So, I forgot that a lot of times your blog will ma...So, I forgot that a lot of times your blog will make me LOL... <br /><br />(Yes, I'm lazy -- uh, "effecient" -- and that was infinitely -- uh, "finitely" -- quicker than actually typing out "laugh out loud.") <br /><br />(I'm an incredibly efficient guy when you get down to it.)<br /><br />I'm sure my cubicle neighbors went "What is that crazy dude laughing at now?" after I read the first two sentences.<br /><br />Thank you for that, because I like keeping them wondering!! ;)j.m. neebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100118942932650408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-82267749057616069742010-10-27T11:22:46.479-07:002010-10-27T11:22:46.479-07:00This made me giggle, and I severely needed it! :)
...This made me giggle, and I severely needed it! :)<br /><br />I'm new to the world of squash myself...I actually prepared AND ate acorn squash last week (those are the smaller round green ones, btw) and it was delish. I have yet to tackle a butternut but fear not, I will, oh yes, I will...<br /><br />Google "butternut squash recipies" and have some fun experimentation in the kitchen. At least you'll have kitchen street cred for saying you made butternut squash!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06961949757283263982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-223916256396150632010-10-27T09:35:29.201-07:002010-10-27T09:35:29.201-07:00butternut squash makes the best soup. I had to bu...butternut squash makes the best soup. I had to buy mine--I got a dozen cause they'll keep for months and after 8 days of beans and rice, when I come home, I'll be ready for squash soup.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-7509693581250034892010-10-27T09:21:39.532-07:002010-10-27T09:21:39.532-07:00I would have no idea what to do with them either.....I would have no idea what to do with them either........ hahahaKelly@MentalGarbagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734544352496572550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-65753546282781416722010-10-27T06:33:43.166-07:002010-10-27T06:33:43.166-07:00Fresh butternut squash - yum! You are lucky!! I se...Fresh butternut squash - yum! You are lucky!! I see you've gotten some tips for cooking them already. Just thought I'd let you know, there's no hurry on that. Butternut is a storage veggie, so it'll last a long time (months, we're talking!). You could even put it in the basement or another cool, dark place other than the fridge if you needed to clear out the veggie crisper. Save it for Thanksgiving and make some delicious baked butternut squash, a la Dreamgirl (a touch of maple syrup would be good on it, too!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712013548045942055noreply@blogger.com