Winter Squash, Buttercup

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About our Winter Squash, Buttercup

Arguably one of the tastiest winter squashes around, buttercup squash is a green, slightly flattened squash with vibrant orange flesh. It keeps its firmness when cooked (unlike Kuri Squashes that go creamy ) and is sweet, nutty and incredibly flavorful. It is one of the squashes we recommend simply roasting with some oil and garlic and having as a side with your meal, to let its flavour shine. But just like any other squash, you can turn it into soups or stews or puree it. The skin of a buttercup squash is edible- you do not need to peel before eating.

The Pumpkin Dilemma

Squashes and pumpkins are something we truly adore but are hugely underrated in the UK. Unfortunately, pumpkins and squashes have a bad reputation due to Halloween. Due to the fact that many people buy carving pumpkins for October to carve into jack-o'-lanterns, many will attempt to eat the leftover carving pumpkins and turn them into soup, only to realise that 'Yuck! They taste horrible! I will never try them again'. Unfortunately, carving pumpkins are only bred for their uniform size, colour, thin flesh (which makes it easier to carve) and are not bred for taste, which makes them unpalatable. However, these beauties are prized for their buttery, sweet taste when cooked!