I have noticed how expensive food is getting. I have a small garden, and am hoping to expand it this year. I want to learn how to can, so I can put up my own tomato sauce. Our family has been eating more venison than anything lately, so that helps us save as well.
I am planning on growing butternut squash, among other things. It makes a great soup. I don’t know the exact measurements, but here’s how I make it:
Bake squash in oven or microwave until tender, and scoop out middle. Sautee butter and onions until tender, add chicken stock, squash, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. It is also great to add some cream and a tiny pinch of pumpkin pie spice at the end.
Butternut squash is also great in sweet breads and pies, and it keeps well also.
Here's you a good site to start with.
Sounds good to me, thank you for the recipe, I like all squash fixed all ways.
One of my best meals, was after I baked the squash, I filled it with a stir fry that I had made and served it with rice.
Looked and tasted good.
I have not been able to grow the butternut squash here, it is too hot and the pollen drys up and blows away.
We always have a breeze.
Stocking Up-How to Preserve the Foods You Grow Naturally
Great canning and preserving advise. They are only pennies at Amazon in the used section. May not be able to get online in case of a blackout so having a book to go by is the best (albeit old fashion) way.