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 Cook sister!: Stuffed gem squash
In fact, when my half-sister emigrated to France in the 1970's she missed gem squash so much that she smuggled a packet of seeds into France wth her and planted them in her garden there, just so that she could have a steady supply.
WInter squashes are generally left until the end of summer before they are harvested, making their skin tough and making it possible to store them for consumption at a later date.
I love butternut squash, it has a great wintery flavour, not too dissimilar to late season roasted parsnips, they do all seem to be imported into the UK though.
cooksister.typepad.com /cook_sister/2005/12/stuffed_gem_squ.html   (2711 words)

  
  New Window - Waitrose.com - Glossary Term - Squash
Squashes are available in a wide variety of weird and wonderful shapes, sizes and colours from the familiar pumpkin to the more exotic spaghetti squash.
The beauty of squashes is that all types whatever their size or shape can be used in any recipe in place of another (with the exception of spaghetti squash).
Or quarter and roast with thyme and serve with pork or slice and grill with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
www.waitrose.com /frontend/popups/rec_gloss.asp?uidstr=305   (830 words)

  
 Super winter squash is not as tough as it seems   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If potatoes are the workhorse of the American diet, winter squashes are their cousin, the burro: They have the same work ethic and are just as versatile (if not more so, as everything about a squash is edible, even the plant) but have a somewhat more stubborn demeanor and are therefore underappreciated.
Coming in all shapes and sizes, winter squash (with the exception of the spaghetti-type squash, which has a stringy flesh) share many common characteristics and can all be cooked in the same way.
The turban squash is very tough to peel because of its unusual shape, and the resulting flesh is not as vibrantly flavored as its counterparts.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/06306/734863-34.stm   (1581 words)

  
  Cookbook:Squash - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
Summer squash includes those varieties which are harvested while still immature and when the entire squash is tender and edible.
The skin and rind of summer squash are rich in the nutrient beta-carotene, but the fleshy portion of this vegetable is not.
Serve the squash as it is. Add butter, raisins, and brown sugar at the table.
en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Cookbook:Squash   (534 words)

  
 Squash it! manual
The majority of Squash it!'s windows are non-modal, so it's possible to have lots open at any one time (the maximum number is fixed for the type of Atari used, from four on early versions of TOS, to 40 or more with Falcon TOS or replacement operating systems).
Squash it!'s compressor has two settings: threshold, and ratio, where the former controls the amplitude cut-off point, after which all data is compressed, and the latter, controls the factor by which the audio is compressed.
Squash it!'s digital delay has a set of four dials: two are used to set the delay time itself; one for fine tuning (values between 0 and 25ms), and one for coarse settings (0 - 625ms).
dialspace.dial.pipex.com /town/terrace/abi91/manuals/squash.htm   (8427 words)

  
 Squash it! manual
The majority of Squash it!'s windows are non-modal, so it's possible to have lots open at any one time (the maximum number is fixed for the type of Atari used, from four on early versions of TOS, to 40 or more with Falcon TOS or replacement operating systems).
Squash it!'s compressor has two settings: threshold, and ratio, where the former controls the amplitude cut-off point, after which all data is compressed, and the latter, controls the factor by which the audio is compressed.
Squash it!'s digital delay has a set of four dials: two are used to set the delay time itself; one for fine tuning (values between 0 and 25ms), and one for coarse settings (0 - 625ms).
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/terrace/abi91/manuals/squash.htm   (8427 words)

  
 Gem Squash by Eureka Farms
A gem squash from our garden got a write-up in the local newspaper in Johannesburg, a proud moment for a 7 year-old gardener.
The squash grew larger in a much shorter time-period that we were accustomed to in South Africa.
Gem squash love a sunny spot - the more sun the better, and if they could talk, their first words would be: 'Gimme a drink, I'm thirsty!
www.eureka-farms.com /gem_squash.htm   (542 words)

  
 Rose Elliot: Baby gem squash with sage, cream and gruyere | Experts | Life and Health
Then you can eat the squash as a first course with a spoon, just as you would a boiled egg, or serve with some rice, bread or salad for a light meal.
Stand the prepared squash in a casserole dish or baking tin, pour a tablespoonful of cream into each, then divide the cheese and sage between them, pressing it right down into the cavities.
Pop the reserved squash 'lids' back on top, then bake until the squashes are tender to the point of a knife - around 30-35 minutes.
lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk /experts/roseelliot/story/0,,1873441,00.html   (250 words)

  
 Veg Box Recipes • Recipe Index
Baking gem squash is one of the simplest ways of serving them.
Squashes are sweet and creamy in texture when cooked, meaning they work beautifully to puddings.
This butternut squash recipe (also great with pumpkin) is incredibly simple and makes a great weaning food for little ones.
vegbox-recipes.co.uk /recipes/recipes-index.php   (3609 words)

  
 BBC - Food Planet Food - Squashes
Squashes, Fergus points out are unusual in that you can grow them directly on your compost heap when it is rotting down and unusable for anything else.
These squash are not particularly attractive to look at but have a very good flavour.
Butternut Squash are included in the Merrick's Farm box through popular demand, although Jane says that they are not particularly suited to the climate here and therefore are not as sweet as they can be.
www.juliahailes.com /z-squash-BBC.htm   (1363 words)

  
 Rachel Zadok - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
She moved with her doctor husband to London, England in 2001 where she waitressed for a while and then worked for an orphans’ charity.
It was in London that Zadok began writing Gem Squash Tokoloshe, a first novel set in her native South Africa.
Rachel Zadok sets the private drama of a collapsing household against the backdrop of a changing nation and creates a tangible atmosphere of menace.” The Whitbread Book Awards, which began in 1971, seek to encourage, promote and celebrate the best contemporary British writing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rachel_Zadok   (462 words)

  
 Squash   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Squashes are a staple diet in many parts of the world; however until recently they have been relatively unheard of in the United Kingdom.
Squashes fall under the Genus cucurbita (gourd family) comprising the majority of the pumpkin and squashes which are classified as 'winter squashes'.
Barfoots Of Botley grows squashes in Hampshire, Sussex and the Isle Of Wight during the English summer; however to ensure year round supply, procures all squash varieties from a range of sunnier climes including Argentina, South Africa, Greece, Brazil and Egypt.
www.barfoots.co.uk /squash.html   (643 words)

  
 Ladybug Organics
When the filling is ready, stir in some feta cheese (optional), remove squash from oven, stuff the filling in the cavity, replace the top and bake till squash is done (easily pierced with a fork).
Fold this mixture in with the mashed squash and the walnuts.
While the squash is cooking, cook pasta according to instructions on the package in boiling water until just tender.
www.ladybugorganics.com /recipes.php3?cat=squash&catdesc=Squash   (618 words)

  
 Gem Squash - Yuuuuucky! - VeggieBoards - Vegetarian Forum
Some of my favourites are butternut, bon-bon squash and sugar pumpkin when it's in season.
I have never met a squash I did'nt like, I have however tasted squashes that were cooked improperly and well...yuck.
I'm not sure whether gem is a winter or summer squash, we boiled it and scraped it out of the skin afterwards and it was just nasty, nasty mush.
www.veggieboards.com /boards/showthread.php?t=53696   (484 words)

  
 Veg Box Recipes • Buttered Gem Squash
Bake at 180 degrees C for about 1/2 hour, or until the orange squash flesh is soft.
Allow the squash to cool until it is safe to handle using a tea towel.
Cut the squash in half with a sharp knife.
www.vegbox-recipes.co.uk /recipes/gem-squash-recipe-2.php   (241 words)

  
 Pick your Own Fruit, Veg & Flowers - Kenyon Hall, Warrington
During the autumn we sell a selection of different squashes, including 'Gem, Delica, Turks Turban and Crown Prince, all of which are delicious cooked.
'Gem' squash are easy to bake in the microwave with a little butter and seasoning, and take just five minutes.
Squashes can also be roasted, curried,boiled and mashed or made into soup.
www.kenyonhall.co.uk /pumpkin.htm   (136 words)

  
 books about: squash (squash-you-all-flat christianity racquetball)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Squash offers your kid unparalleled benefit - opportunities to travel the world, top colleges, a sport that can be enjoyed no matter what the weather, and a game where you don't always need a partner for practice.
Whether you know squash or not; whether your kid is 2 or 18 and just starting out, or has a few years of squash experience, this book offers a complete...
Graves claims he wrote some of the poems specifically for boys to identify with, but don't be fooled, this gem is applicable to all.
www.very-clever.com /books/squash   (1051 words)

  
 GEMSInTheRough
Now that the summer is coming to a close, the GEM students will be returning to UW-SP to report on what they've done in the northland and deliver scientific data they've collected.
Cogger said there's a pretty good chance of having two GEM students return next year; a graduate student from the program is also planning to work on a thesis project here this fall.
Solberg said he and Wojahn are interested in continuing their efforts in the area, either through GEM or with other agricultural projects.
www.uwsp.edu /cnr/GEM/NewsArchive/05Sep28GEMInTheRough.htm   (969 words)

  
 Gem Drop X [New Breed Software]
Gem Drop X is a fast-paced puzzle game where it's your job to clear the screen of gems before they squash you!
Gem Drop X was directly ported from the original GemDrop for the Atari 8-bit, which was based on "Magical Drop III" by SNK.
You grab gems (up to 10) of the same color and use them to knock more gems off the screen.
www.newbreedsoftware.com /gemdropx   (197 words)

  
 Abel-Cole squash recipes
Place the squash onto a baking tray and transfer the lentil mixture into the two halves.
Stir in squash, chorizo, hominy, jalapeño and salt and pepper to taste.
Beat in the vanilla essence, orange zest, grated Little Gem flesh, corn oil and eggs and mix carefully until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
www.abel-cole.co.uk /Content/Recipes/Squash.htm   (1517 words)

  
 Veg Box Recipes • Baked Gem Squash
Baking gem squash is one of the simplest ways of serving them.
Being small, gem squash work particularly well and they bake evenly.
Serve as it is, with a side salad or lightly steamed vegetables.
www.vegbox-recipes.co.uk /recipes/gem-squash-recipe-1.php   (258 words)

  
 Navaho Squash Blossom
The squash blossom design was inspired by the silver adornments on the saddles and bridles of the horses of the Spaniards when they arrived in the Americas in the 16th century.
A true squash blossom necklace must have a Naja (pronounced "Nah Hah"), which is the part that hangs from the bottom.
The gems have very little porosity so they are not apt to change color.
www.cooljools.com /IMAGES5/NavahoSquashBlossom.htm   (524 words)

  
 SA waitress a Whitbread nominee - SouthAfrica.info
Zadok's talent was spotted in a television writing competition on Channel 4's Richard and Judy show, where she was one of five finalists out of 46 000 entrants.
Gem Squash Tokoloshe takes its title from Faith's incantation to ward off the tokoloshe, an evil spirit in South African mythology.
The account of Faith's return and the awakening of her memories of the death of the family maid, Nomsa, is vivid, particularly in its description of place.
www.southafrica.info /london/zadok-181105.htm   (689 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Books | Review | Review: Gem Squash Tokoloshe by Rachel Zadok
The opening half of the novel is set in 1985, when Faith is seven; her father leaves and her mother suffers a breakdown, becoming increasingly obsessed with the fl African world of spirits, her tales of which have long terrified her daughter.
Blacklaws has said that he wrote Karoo Boy as an answer to the bleak vision of South Africa in JM Coetzee's Disgrace, and, as with Gem Squash Tokoloshe, the novel ends with a sense of hope for Douglas and his country.
The success of this device will depend upon the reader's acceptance of this psychological phenomenon, which has been questioned in recent years; but the intention, no doubt, is to underline the idea that reconciliation will be possible for South Africa only as the whites, bearers of guilt, are able to confront their history.
books.guardian.co.uk /review/story/0,,1602017,00.html   (696 words)

  
 Fine Southwestern Jewelry
Squash Blossom Necklace: Beautiful Navajo Squash blossom necklace with 192 carats of high grade Blue Gem turquoise and handmade beads.
Squash Blossom Necklace- Navajo necklace with handmade silver beads and high grade Bisbee turquoise.
Squash Blossom Necklaces- Measured from clasp to end of Naja.
www.johnhillgallery.com /gpage.html4.html   (574 words)

  
 Guernsey Organic Growers
To make the most of their size and shape, steam them whole until tender.Patty Pan squashes can be yellow, green, white or even striped; are slightly firmer than courgettes, with a similar flavour.
To boil a spaghetti squash, first pierce the end, so that the heat can reach the middle, then cook for about 25 minutes or until the skin feels tender.
Cut the squash in half lengthways, remove the seeds, and then fork the strands of flesh out on to a plate.
www.cwgsy.net /business/guernseyorganics/squ.htm   (392 words)

  
 GEM Squash Ladder
RETURNING GEM: Unless you specifically asked me to keep you on the ladder I've now deleted all players, it would be great to have you back however!
Membership is FREE and all involved with the GEM course (all years students and staff) are welcome.
The squash courts are in front of you just to the left of the big tower block.
squash-ladder.net /gem   (504 words)

  
 Buxus 'Green Gem'
'Green Gem' is a hybrid boxwood cultivar (Buxus microphylla var.
Boxwoods can be somewhat temperamental plants to grow in the St. Louis area where the evergreen foliage tends to bronze (turn unattractive brownish-yellow) in harsh winters, particularly if plants are located in open areas exposed to full sun and winter winds.
'Green Gem' is noted for its resistance to winter burn.
www.mobot.org /gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=G120   (271 words)

  
 WaveLength Magazine - October/November 1999 Issue
Serve with baked potatoes, squash and snake bread.
Gem squash are tennis-ball sized with a dark green shell.
The squash are done when soft and whacking them with braii tongs leaves a dent.
www.wavelengthmagazine.com /1999/on99meals.php   (436 words)

  
 Cook's Garden - Vegetable Sushi w/ Gem Garnish
The tart lemon flavor of Marigold Gem adds zest to sushi and other delicate foods.
Moisten the end with water to seal and set aside until ready to slice and serve.
Marigold Gem Mix is great for edging or to provide a bounty of edible blooms for salads and garnish.
www.cooksgarden.com /vegetable-sushi-gem-garnish.asp   (170 words)

  
 Food in Zimbabwe
These crops, such as squash, corn, yams, pumpkins, peanuts, and mapopo (papaya), flourish during the summer and autumn months, but can be destroyed in the dry winter months.
Place on cookie sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
Other traditional foods are peanuts, beans, butternut squash, gem squash, green maize (or corn on the cob), and cucumbers.
www.foodbycountry.com /Spain-to-Zimbabwe-Cumulative-Index/Zimbabwe.html   (1951 words)

  
 Kew: A year at Kew: Plants: Special displays: Cucurbits - Hubble Bubble Pumpkin Pot
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the squash and onion, cook over a moderate heat for approximately 5 minutes.
Cover with a lid and simmer until the squash is tender.
In the meantime cook the pasta according to the pack instructions, then drain reserving 3 tbspns of the cooking liquor and return to the saucepan.
www.rbgkew.org.uk /plants/cucurbits/recipe8.html   (114 words)

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