Can anyone identify this squash?
A friend gave it to me. She grew it in her garden, but she can't remember the variety. I've looked on the Internet, but I can't figure out what it is, so I'm stumped about how to cook it.
My friend gave me a Butternut squash too. Anyone recommendations for making that?
One reason I was feeling so anxious yesterday (and over the weekend) was that I lost a writing assignment on Saturday. The publisher canceled because of the economy. It was a very small assignment, so the financial impact is minimal, but I feared it was a sign of worse to come.
Michael and I were supposed to start a six-month assignment tomorrow, and we haven't received the contracts for the job yet. Several times this year, we've had situations of jobs being postponed and postponed and then canceled, so I was starting to feel really afraid about the long assignment. What made it even more nerve-wracking is that I turned down three other sizable jobs because I was committed to this one. If it fell through, I'd really be screwed.
Well, I received an email at the end of the day. It's still on. We need to call in for a teleconference on Thursday.
So that's my life today. My financial prospects are less squashed than my pantry is. (I know. Groan.)
22 comments:
I'm not sure of the squash either, but any squash can be boiled or baked by default!
Sorry to hear about the waiting, but glad to hear you have the 6 month assignment as a "go". Talk about non-coincidence, I was sort of thinking about economics and surety and unsurety on my blog this morning...just finished the entry minutes before I read yours!
I ate a very good frozen dinner the other day with a butternut squash ravioli!
I wouldn't have a clue how to make it.
I think the sauce MADE the dish, though.....
All squash is baked at our house. I'm concerned with you at the uncertainty you face. Please keep us posted. I'm hopeful it will resolve favorably. Psalm 4 for you from me today.
We made yummy soup last year with butternut squash & apple cider. We were sort of winging it, so there's no recipe, but I'm sure there were chopped onions in it, too. :-)
Hang in there, girl. I think we're all a little wigged out about Things Financial, of late. God's in this moment, too.
Choralgirl's soup sounds wonderful! I alwalys roast squash in the oven. Cut it in two, scoop out the seeds, load it up with butter and herbs and roast it till it's soft.
Sorry about the tough times. Freelancing requires a very stout heart and I admire your taking it on!
butternut squash makes better pumpkin bread than pumpkin!! And I think you have an immature variety of pumpkin at the top. just my guess
I'm glad the job didn't fall through. My guess on the squash is that, it's a pumpkin?
Having lived with a writer for some years I know how tough it can be. Hopefully the economy isn't as dire as some are saying. I just have a gut feeling it's not.
I should know better than to shoot my mouth off or crack jokes about employed writers.
Ruth, I'm not sure you need to treat this squash much differently from pumpkin or butternut. I like squash simply roasted with a bit of brown sugar or diced and added to risotto, blue cheese, and pine nuts.
I recognize that sickening sinking feeling when the finances are looking grim. Praying that you have steady work in this tight financial season.
Praying for you and your squashed finances today Ruth.
I posted something about squash elsewhere for you Ruth (I'll let you guess where...LOL) and I also posted a recipe for your butternut squash. You inspired me to post about squash tomorrow on my blog. I'm working on that post now!!
Hugs and try not to worry too much about your finances...You'll be fine!!
I have no idea about the squash, but it is usually a safe bet to cut them in half, scoop out seeds, lay open side down on baking dish and bake. When done apply butter and brown sugar or maple syrup.
I hate insecure financial futures, experiencing one myself right now. I pray that all will pull through for you!! Hang in there.
Elizabeth
I second what Nikki said about cooking the squash. Though soup and or bread sounds pretty tasty too!
I'm glad your big job is still in the works. Try not to be anxious - it will all work out.
love,
fiwa
I have no clue what that is, but I am of the mindset already shared by others... cut in half, scoop out seeds and bake.
Butternut squash makes great soup.
Hang in there with the financial insecurity feelings- it is a real roller coaster at the moment. Stay in your heart and know that God is near.
Isn't it a Hubbard? Think of it as a big acorn squash and do what others said, let it roast until it's tender.
Glad to hear the long assignment came through!
yikes ruth! can't offer any wisdom on the squash(es)! so glad that the assignment is still on. gladder still that you refer to this as what is your life, "today." bravo!!!!!!!
I've no idea on the squash, but I"m certainly glad to hear the writing assignment is still on. What type of writing do you do?
Glad your big assignment is still a go!
I have noooooo clue about the squash :)
I do not know what kind of squash that is, but it sure is beautiful! I'm so happy that you still have your big assignment. Times are very scary right now.
Hugs, Sharon
It looks a lot like a buttercup variety to me. That always bakes up well, just split it and take out the seeds and add butter and salt and pepper in the well, and I often do a bit of maple syrup too. I do them up a bit fancier for holidays, but that's a basic recipe.
I hope the job comes through okay. I can relate to working contractually like that. Private practice is like that. You never know from one month to another. I'm praying for you that it all comes through okay.
Being in the same freelance boat, I can relate to "that feeling." I was having it in the worst way last week, watching my assignment list dwindle and no new checks coming in. Thank goodness one of my clients called at the end of the week with a nice long list... I imagine it will hold me over until the holidays and then I'll start all over again.
No idea about the squash, but I'm glad you still have the assignment! It must be a worry when people start cancelling on you!
I picked up November's Country Living mag in the physician's office today. They have a lovely illustrated article on squash, featuring an IL farm. I thought of you.
I agree it could be a buttercup. In the office, I thought it was the first-featured variety called "Survivor." Now I see your photo again, and I don't think so.
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