Squash Galore – a gorgeous fall weekend and a ride to the farmer’s market to check out the varieties of squahes available at this time of the year.
The weather was just gorgeous this past weekend with the fall colors at their very best. It was great to be outdoors. After doing some yard work, Ro-Ri San and I went cycling to the farmer’s market several miles from our home. It was like killing two birds with one stone – we got a good workout and an opportunity to buy fresh vegetables and squashes for dinner.
Fresh Produce and Squash Galore
We bought some produce home for our dinner that evening. There were heirloom tomatoes, peppers, peaches, and apples but it was all about the squashes this week. We have baskets in the front of our bikes and were able to share out the weight of our bounty between the two of us.
Sweet Potato Squash
We chose sweet potato squash as we have not tried this variety before. These squashes were simply delicious with just a dollop of butter! I split them in half, scooped out the seeds, and roasted them for 35 minutes. Wish we had bought more. This is definitely my favorite for the season!
Golden Acorn Squash
Another new variety for us was the golden acorn squash, cousin to the regular acorn squash and carnival squash. I will be cooking these soon.
Other Squash Varieties
Other fun varieties include the confection squash and…
…a whole lot of other squashes and gourds.
All-Time Favorite Pumpkin
Of course we can’t leave out our all-time favorite pumpkin! These were laid out in neat rows according to their size. Don’t you just love the pumpkin patch? If you get a chance to visit a pumpkin patch, do pick up one or tow pumpkins for the season. Listed here are some recipes using whole pumpkins you may want to try.
• Pumpkin Pakoras
• Nyonya Style Pumpkin and Shrimp Curry
• Sweet Stuffed Pumpkin
• Pumpkin Cous Cous
Also, please do tell me about your fun fall activity in the comment below.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
PolaM says
October 3, 2011 at 10:11 amWhich farmer market is that? It looks much more farm-ery than the ones downtown… And I want to try that sweet potato squash!
Biren says
October 3, 2011 at 10:20 amThis famer’s market is one of my favorites on Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. I have to drive there today to get more of that sweet potato squash. It would also be delicious stuffed. 🙂
anncoo says
October 3, 2011 at 11:16 amTime really flies. Is the month of October Halloween again. I remember when I was in Albany many years back during October and saw many huge pumpkins everywhere and I think I’m going to make something with pumpkin this month. Thanks for sharing those lovely pictures Biren 🙂
The Baking Gypsy says
October 3, 2011 at 12:07 pmAhhh fall is just the best isn’t it?! We’re going to the farmer’s market and pumpkin patch next weekend! I’m so excited!
Anyway…fantastic photos! What a colorful selection!
Have a fabulous week, Biren!
xoxo,
Tammy
Shiaa says
October 3, 2011 at 1:36 pmThat are some incredible pictures. And what amazing market. I am there. And just love the title of the blog – “Roti and Rice”. I am a big Indian bread fan. Keep up the amazing work. A great read.
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 8:57 amThanks Shiaa and thanks for visiting and commenting! I am glad to hear you like the title of my blog. 🙂 I enjoy Indian breads too. Do check out my roti canai post https://www.rotinrice.com/2011/04/hot-hot-roti-canai-book-feature-and-giveaway/.
Juliana says
October 3, 2011 at 1:55 pmWow, so many squashes…love the different colors and shapes…yes…Fall is here!
Hope you are have a great week and thanks for this nice post Biren 🙂
tigerfish says
October 3, 2011 at 5:05 pmAlways love the golden hues of pumpkins, squashes and foliage that Fall brings:) I don’t think I can do as many pumpkin/squash dishes this season cos they are too hard for me to cut and slice through due to my elbow (arm) injury 🙁
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 8:59 amSorry to hear about your injured elbow. I hope it heals soon.
Zoe says
October 3, 2011 at 10:44 pmThat’s lots of pumpkins! Pumpkin reminds me a lot of Halloween. Oh dear…then Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming.
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 9:02 amTime is just flying by. If only fall will stay a little longer…
Angie's Recipes says
October 3, 2011 at 11:39 pmo YEAH!!…pumpkin season! Love all sorts of pumpkins…
DongXing says
October 4, 2011 at 7:13 amIncredible pictures, Biren! I have never seen the sweet potato squash before. Over here in England, there isn’t such a big variety of squashes. There are the occasional small squashes – for me, too small to eat, it’s more of an ornament for table display. Lucky you! We all love squashes – just roasted with a drizzle of olive oil and served a dollop of butter – just delicious.
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 9:06 amThanks DongXing! My first time having sweet potato squash and it was delicious. I need to get more before the end of the season. Will try stuffing it next time. Yes, those tiny squashes are more of an ornament. They do make nice displays. I must get some soon for the Thanksgiving table. 🙂
Tina (PinayInTexas) says
October 4, 2011 at 3:51 pmI’m glad to know that you had a great weekend…and you are so lucky to get a visit from the Fairy Hobmother! My weekend was so tiring…but it was fun.:)
Love looking at all your photos, Biren! The different kinds and colors of squash are so pleasing to my eyes!
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 9:08 amI am very glad the Fairy Hobmother decided to pay me a visit. I have already used my gift card. 🙂
Glad to hear you had fun despite all the work put into your daughter’s birthday party.
Mina Joshi says
October 5, 2011 at 2:14 amWhat a wonderful selection you have at the Farmer’s market. Some new varieties for me. Congratulations on getting the Amazon card.
Hope they fairy hobmother visits me too!!
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 9:11 amI really enjoy this farmer’s market. Everything is displayed so nicely and of course I love the fresh prouce. 🙂
Yes, hopefully the Fairy Hobmother will pay you a visit. 🙂
LIN says
October 5, 2011 at 2:26 amcongrats. picture looks great
Katherine Martinelli says
October 5, 2011 at 6:09 amSuch beautiful squash and pumpkins!! I think fall is the thing I miss most about living abroad.
Biren says
October 5, 2011 at 9:12 amYou must time your visit back here during this season. I really enjoy fall. Just wish it can stay around a little longer…
AngelaLynn says
October 7, 2011 at 8:22 amSo enjoy your blog and pictures! This time of year is the best to me. Now I have a darling little pumpkin crockpot that is going to be full of pumpkin soup real soon 🙂
elisabeth@foodanthrift says
October 7, 2011 at 11:52 amLove, love all those squash and pumpkins. Such an amazing farmer’s market, and superb photos!
Congratulations on your visit from the fairy Hobmother!
Will have to check her out…she has visited a lot of bloggers, lately:DDD
Lyn says
October 8, 2011 at 3:41 amCongrats on your Amazon gift card by the fairy-hobmother! 😀
WOW!!! Look at all those beautiful squashes! I didn’t know there’re actually so many different kinda squashes around! I only know the most common squash and the Japanese kabocha. hehe 😛
Magic of Spice says
October 8, 2011 at 12:11 pmLook at all of these gorgeous fall squashes…reminds me of the market I went to in Avila Beach, they always had pumpkin picking and a huge variety of fall/winter squash 🙂