The last time I went to our local Asian market I picked up a Kabocha. It’s basically a Japanese winter squash that looks like a green pumpkin. Maggie has been talking about this Japanese squash for a while now and since I love butternut squash I knew I needed to try it.
For my first kabocha experience I left the rind on and cut up peices to be boiled. It cooked very quickly and was easily pierced with a fork after about 6 minutes. I sprinkled on the sea salt and pepper and served it with a lettuce wrapped bean burger.
A couple days later I used the rest of the kabocha to make fries using the same method as I do with butternut squash- chopped pieces (plain) in the oven on 400. It cooked up faster than butternut squash and the fries were ready in about 25 minutes. My kabocha thoughts? I really enjoyed it both ways it was prepared. It was sweet, and very similar to butternut squash but cooked faster. I also like that you don’t have to worry about peeling the rind off, as it softens during cooking. Although I did find that when it was baked the rind didn’t bother me at all, however when it was steamed it, I didn’t care for the rind as much so I didn’t eat it. The softness of the squash after steaming reminded me of mashed potatoes and now I totally want to make mashed kabocha. Perhaps something I should try out sometime this week!
It you like b-nut squash I highly recommend trying kabocha.
So last night we decided to be social and attend a party- what what! There was a keg of beer, flip cup, jungle juice, a blow up pool, and beer pong, but I’m pretty sure the highlight for me was this little bundle of joy (does this mean I’m old?). An 11 week old Schnauzer named Gizmo. Is he not the cutest little thing ever (besides Olive, of course)?
Isaac and I had lots of fun taking these…..there are more but I will spare you. However, this one deserves to be large as it’s the BEST!
As you can tell he was wiped out, as it was a long night of being cuddled by every girl (and guy for that matter) at the party.
I woke up this morning to a lovely bowl of chia oats.
I’m still loving the chia seeds…. I need to go buy some more because my small stash is running low.
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. Here’s my big agenda for the day: grocery store, gym, and then a work related party to celebrate the release of a new product.
Don’t forget to enter the Sparkling Essence Giveaway.
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Brittany Mullins, HHC
