Author: Marilyn Medina

The flowers of both summer and winter squash are edible. You can eat them raw, dipped in batter and fried, stuff with cheese and baked, served over pasta or in a quesadilla. You can eat both the male and female flowers. Leave enough female flowers on the plant to produce the amount of fruit you […]

Squash, botanically known as Cucurbita maxima Duchesne ex Lamk., is commonly grown in the Philippines throughout the year. What kind of squash does Philippines have? squash kalabasaIn the Philippines, we call squash kalabasa. Uncut, kalabasa is round (occasionally, the top and bottom may be flattened), the thick hard skin is green (sometimes grayish) with specks […]

Here’s the deal, not all summer squashes are zucchinis, but all zucchinis are summer squashes. Zucchini is an Italian name that refers to summer squash, incidentally, specifically “little” squash, as indicated by the “ini” ending, a diminuative. What is difference between squash and zucchini? The main difference between zucchini and squash is that squash is […]

2. It is good for your heart. Squash reduces the risk of heart disease by strengthening the heart muscles and preventing blood vessels from becoming clogged. What are the health benefits of squash? Squash Nutrition Squash are good sources of vitamin A, C, and B vitamins; they’re high in antioxidants; and they’re rich in minerals […]

Diluting a small amount of squash with water can make it seem quite harmless, but in actual fact a squash or cordial made with sugar comes with around 3 teaspoons of sugar per glass. Don’t be deceived by claims such as “high juice” – these can still contain a lot of sugar. Is squash high […]

COOKING METHODS You can peel and scoop out squash seeds and fibers before or after cooking (usually this is easier after cooking, unless your recipe requires you to cut the uncooked squash into cubes). Do you remove seeds from yellow squash before cooking? The seeds and skin are soft and fully edible. They are sometimes […]

Eating squash and other high-fiber vegetables and fruits is a simple, natural way to resolve constipation. Are squash constipating? Bananas, rice cereal and applesauce all tend to produce firmer stools. Carrots and squash are constipating for some babies. Pears, peaches, plums, apricots, peas and prunes make stools softer. By balancing the diet, you can often […]

Cucumber leaves are in the shape of a triangle and are flat in the center and rough to the touch. Squash plants vary in shape as to the particular variety, but have three to five lobes and are larger than cucumber leaves. How can you tell the difference between a cucumber and a zucchini plant? […]

rackets. Squash has its origins in the older game of rackets which was played in London’s prisons in the 19th century. Later, around 1830, boys at Harrow School noticed that a punctured ball, which “squashed” on impact with the wall, offered more variety to the game. The game spread to other schools. What is the […]

Tatuma. This Mexican heirloom squash (also called calabacita) is firmer than other types of summer squash, but it’s sweeter and more flavorful. They’re usually shaped like paler green zucchini, although sometimes they’re spherical. What else looks like zucchini? Crookneck Squash Crookneck squash is bulbous at the bottom and thin and curved at the top. It’s […]

Known as musk cucumber in English, its common name here is Cohombro (Sicana odorifera). This is one of the most unusual plants in the tropics. Its large, 12- to 14-inch long, maroon-colored, sausage-shaped fruit is a squash with the taste of cantaloupe. That’s right, cantaloupe! What is cantaloupe squash? Cantaloupe is in the same family […]

Round zucchini is also referred to as eight ball zucchini, and they are very similar to classic zucchinis. The flavors match up, but round zucchinis are more ideal for recipes that involve stuffing them with cheese, more veggies, or other delicious ingredients. What kind of squash is round and yellow? Crookneck. Crookneck squash are usually […]