There is more than one way

to tackle the largest Lakota squash we grew this past Summer!

We need to cut this squash into pieces so it will fit into our oven.

 Winter squash needs to age for about 3 months.  A cool place in the cellar is a good spot. 

Instead of using a large kitchen knife it occurred to Mr G that 

his hand saw would do a much better and a much safer job.  

The seeds will be scooped out and saved for next year. 
(Or you can roast them, they are delicious). 

The above Lakota is a 10th generation squash from our field. 

Large pieces will be baked at 350 degrees for one hour and a half.  

The meat will be soft and creamy, like mashed potatoes. 

Individual packages of baked squash are frozen to use in breads, soups and as vegetable side dishes. 

They will provide many meals. 

 You can't just grow a few squash.  Our ducks, geese and ground critters all like the little seedlings in the Spring.  So we grow many plants hoping for only a few survivors but often end up with too many. 

Next year come by and when you see boxes of squash at the top of our lane, please help yourself. 

Gina

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