The origin of the word squash comes from a First Nation word of the Narragansett tribe ‘askutasquash’, meaning ‘raw or uncooked’. Squash is the earliest domesticated plant and is native to central and North America, seeds dating 10,000 years ago have been found in Oaxaca, Mexico. Squash is remarkably nutritious, very high in vitamin A […]
Squash! We love squash, it’s so delicious and very nutritious. Packed with carotenoids, antioxidants and dietary fibre, rich in vitamins and minerals and low in fat and starch, squash is very healthy. It is easy to cook and can be used to make meals all the way from breakfast through dessert. Muffins, gnocchi, soups, stews, […]
Spaghetti Squash lives in the magic zone – the middle – between Summer Squash like Zucchini and and the more common Winter Squashes like Pumpkins and Buttercup. Their taste and texture reminds us of of the summer squash, and they aren’t as starchy as other winter squash, but they’re definitely a winter squash, since they […]
