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When steaming baby squash you need to choose between green squash and yellow, summer squash. Make steamed baby squash with help from a nutrition and physical fitness expert in this free video clip.
If you have grown squash (Cucurbita spp.), you know that its vine has a tendency to keep growing and growing, reminding you of those classic Energizer bunny commercials. If space is limited, that thriving squash plant can take over the entire garden area or grow into your well-manicured lawn. If garden-fresh squash is on your gardening agenda, learn a few tricks to keep the vine under control. Use just one or two control methods and you can enjoy not just the squash, but the rest of your vegetables this year as well.
Acorn squash vegan pie is almost as easy to make as it is delicious. Find out how to prepare wonderful acorn squash vegan pie with help from a vegan chef in this free video clip.
Picking squash requires a very particular technique and just the right tools. Pick squash the right way with help from an experienced gardener in this free video clip.
Fried acorn squash rings are a great, delicious meal for the whole family. Make your own fried acorn squash rings with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.
Cutting an acorn squash doesn't have to be difficult. Learn how to easily cut an acorn squash with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.
Sauteed acorn squash is a quick and easy side dish to add to your meal. Acorn squash is a winter squash that has a sweet taste. It usually has a dark green color and is shaped like an acorn. Acorn squash is a vegetable that can be easily stored for several months, as long as it's stored in a cool and dry place. When sauteing acorn squash, use oil or butter and experiment with different spices to season the vegetable.
Grapes aren't typically thought of as a cooking ingredient, but warming the fruits allows them to release their sweet juices. The flavor of sauteed grapes complements the mild sweetness and creamy texture of butternut squash and sweet onions. Squash requires a longer cooking time than grapes or onions. Roasting the squash before preparing the main recipe gives it a rich flavor and further brings out the sweetness. You can roast the squash ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to prepare the dish.
If you're looking for a spectacular vegetarian dish that can stand up beside holiday turkeys and roasts, or you are just in search of a way to showcase some of autumn's bountiful produce, it's hard to go wrong with risotto-stuffed squash. The slightly sweet, mild squash flesh makes the perfect counterpoint to the crispy-outside, creamy-inside rice, and the risotto-stuffed squash looks particularly pretty on a plate or serving platter. This recipe is vegetarian, but it's easy to adapt for vegans or carnivores, depending on who you're feeding.
If you freeze squash without blanching it first, months later you'll pull out a bag of colorless mush with little flavor. The process of blanching, which involves brief cooking followed by immediate cooling, stops the enzymes in squash from breaking down. You don't have to send blanched squash to the freezer, however; this process is also ideal if you want to add the squash to another dish, such as pasta or a salad. It will be cooked through enough to eat, but will have a crisp texture.
Winter squash is rich in vitamins A and C as well as fiber. But most varieties of winter squash, such as butternut, acorn, buttercup and turban, have a thick skin that can be difficult to cut. With some preparation and the proper tools, however, the task can be made easier.
Acorn squash is a dark-skinned winter squash with yellowish orange flesh and a slightly nutty flavor. In many parts of the country, acorn squash comes into season around the first frost, which is right when people with basil planted outdoors need to use it all up or dry it. Combine the two ingredients into a delicious dish packed with vitamin C, dietary fiber, thiamin, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium and manganese.
As the fall and winter months roll around, the availability of winter squashes increases in your grocer's produce bins. Acorn, Hubbard, spaghetti and butternut are just some of the varieties that you can use to make hearty dishes, such as soups and casseroles. Winter squash's mild flavors and creamy textures lend themselves to many dishes, and they pair well with more acidic foods, such as tomatoes. A casserole made with butternut squash and tomatoes can make for a filling meal on those cool nights with your family.
Acorn squash is a small, round winter squash that resembles an acorn in shape. Like other squash varieties, it is easy to bake with and makes for hearty dishes in cold weather. Another vegetable that goes well with acorn squash is rutabaga, a cousin of the turnip high in nutrients and containing a strong flavor. Use these foods to make a delicious and healthy acorn squash stuffed with rutabaga and pecans. Whether you are making it for your family or for a dinner party, your diners are sure to love it.
The squash vine borer can be a serious pest in a garden with both summer and winter squash plants. Once the wasp-like, clear-winged insects are detected, control measures should be applied to prevent a serious infection and possible crop loss. The insects lay eggs that hatch into larvae, which bore into squash stems and feed on the pulp, blocking water flow throughout the plant and causing it to wilt. One generation hatches each year and feeds for four to six weeks before pupating in the soil, so it is important to plant new squash crops in different garden locations to…
Chayote (Sechium edule) originated in Central America where is was cultivated by the Mayans and Aztecs for its mild-flavored flesh and roots. Although chayote is technically a gourd, the fruit is often baked or fried and served as vegetable and is commonly referred to as chayote squash.
Squash, as with all members of the cucurbit family, are heat loving and require a long, hot summer for adequate growth. Many winter squash varieties won't produce fully ripe fruit in colder climates with early frosts. In cases of extreme drought, squash vines may require extra irrigation, about an inch of water a week is adequate.
The nutty flavor of acorn squash makes them a favorite among gardeners. A type of winter squash, the acorn is not harvested until its rind is hard. Although it has a hard shell, the acorn squash is often attacked by a type of beetle capable of chewing holes right through this protective rind.
Gardeners successfully grow squash in even the hottest states, as they have for centuries. Archaelogists have unearthed squash stems, rinds and seeds in Southwestern cliff dwellings, dating from 1500 to 2000 B.C., according to New Mexico State University. Part of the cucurbits family, which includes cucumbers and melons, squash is nutritious, easy to grow and low in calories. Both summer and winter varieties can be planted after the danger of frost passes, which can be early spring in a Southern garden.
“Open pollinated” is another term to describe the broad category of heirloom vegetables. For most heirlooms the term describes the simplicity of natural reproduction, meaning that with no outside help at all plants will produce seeds that carry on the same characteristics. But that’s not the case with squash, which pollinate so openly that they inevitably interbreed. Safeguard the genetic heritage of heirloom squash by growing only one variety at a time.
Using equipment that you are comfortable with is vital to playing a sport well. Squash players occasionally need to re-grip their racquets, either to replace a worn one or to try a new style of grip. When you re-grip your squash racquet, you should ensure that you wrap the grip in the right direction for the hand you play with and that you do not leave any bumps caused by careless wrapping.
Autumn brings cooler temperatures, colorful foliage and a variety of squash -- pumpkins, butternut, acorn and many more. Not only can you use squash in an array of different recipes and dishes, but you can also use it as a seasonal decoration. Display these starchy vegetables as is around your home, or turn them into decorative crafts.
Summer squash often yield large harvests, leaving you with too many squash and not enough recipes to use them. Nip this problem in the bud by pulling off the blossoms from before they produce fruit. The harvested squash blossoms are entirely edible and ideal for adding to salads, stuffing with meat or cream cheese, or lightly battering and deep-frying.
Often referred to as “the graveyard” of the squash court, balls hit into the back corners put you at a disadvantage because your opponent is in front of you. Once you are forced to dig a ball out of a back corner, your opponent will then place an attacking kill shot in the front of the court to win the point. Fortunately there are techniques to use to dig out of the back corner graveyard and stay in play.
Squash are plants that belong to the cucurbita family of vegetables, which includes pumpkins as well. They come in two distinct types, winter squash and summer squash. The former have thick skins and can be stored for extended periods of time, while the latter are thin-skinned and have to be eaten quickly. Although they are easy to grow, squash have several requirements if they are to produce fruit successfully, such as the right amount of sunlight and the correct temperatures.
The forehand is a fundamental shot to play in badminton. The forehand occurs to nearly all players naturally as it involves hitting the shuttlecock forward with your dominant hand. When you advance your level of play, however, you find that there are a wide range of forehand shots you can play, both defensive and attacking, using which you can dominate rallies and win points.
The colder the weather, the harder the skin and flesh on squash varieties. Squash produce more fiber in their skin to protect them from cold weather in autumn and winter months, making roasting them with the skin on, or using an effective knife and vegetable peeler, ideal methods of preparation. Serrated bread knives are commonly used to cut vegetables with exceptionally hard skin or flesh, especially when the miniscule tears the serrations make don’t impact aesthetics. A serrated vegetable peeler facilitates the peeling of tough, fibrous skin.
The golden yellow, mildly sweet flavor of a ripe acorn squash provides a welcome addition to fall and winter meals. Determining the best time to pick the squash from the garden or selecting a perfectly ripened squash at the store ensures the best flavor and texture. Like all winter squash varieties, acorn squash comes into season in late summer and fall after a long summer growing season.
The ability to play a fast shot in badminton — known as the "flick" — is a highly useful skill that enables you to win points aggressively during a rally. The flick shot is characterized by its deception; you appear to be playing a gentle, drop-style shot to your opponent, then you suddenly accelerate your hand, wrist and forearm. The shuttlecock gains rapid momentum, making for an unexpected, late shot.
The backhand can be an awkward and unusual stroke to adjust to when playing badminton. When first playing the backhand, it can be hard to control the direction and force with which you hit the shuttlecock. With hard work, dedication and practice, you can develop a strong backhand game, including the highly useful backhand clear and unpredictable backhand serves.
If you want to be a successful and competitive badminton player, learning proper form and techniques will be crucial elements in helping you win consistently. The forehand smash is one of the most powerful strategies you can use to be victorious in your badminton matches, even against the best opponents.
Cucumbers and squash require warm weather and plenty of sunshine to reach maturity, making them best-suited to summer gardens. Mulching the bed with plastic in spring warms the soil earlier since the black plastic absorbs and traps heat. This allows you to plant the vegetables earlier as long as frost danger is past. Plastic mulches also suppress weeds, retain soil moisture and keep the developing squashes and cucumbers off the soil. Mulch results in healthier and cleaner vegetables at harvest.
Acorn squash, a variety of winter squash, has a shape similar to an acorn. Acorn squash are classified as winter squash due to the thick rind that allows the squash to be stored during the winter months. The squash has a hard dark green rind and a soft orange flesh. The squash grows on a vine that spreads on the ground. The squash needs plenty of room to grow. Winter squash grows on the vine until it matures, which can take up to 120 days. Once harvested, winter squash lasts in storage for two to three months. Caring for acorn…
Squash plants make up a large and diverse group of plants that fall under the genus Cucurbita. Common to all squashes is their vining growth, large, dark green leaves and yellow to orange flowers. They are divided into two main types, summer and winter squash, based on their time of harvest. The appearance and characteristics of squash fruit ranges widely, from small green zucchinis to giant orange pumpkins.
Gardeners grow squash plants in the summer and fall. Its fruit serves as both a decoration and a dish for the Thanksgiving holiday. The soil’s makeup and the transfer of a disease via an insect contribute bloom rot.
Pink banana squash is a large, torpedo-shaped squash with a pale pink rind weighing between 10 and 30 lb. when mature. It is a winter squash, meaning it should be harvested at the end of the season, when fully ripe, so its seeds are mature. It can be used immediately or stored for later use. Banana squash stores well for months because of its thick rind. Other varieties include blue, orange and Pink Mammoth Jumbo, which grows 4 feet long and weighs 75 lb.
Both the drop and hairpin shots in badminton can win you a point outright, when exercised with strength and precision. While the drop shot can be played offensively or relatively defensively, the hairpin shot is a rescue stroke when you are under duress, but it is always played with aggression to win the point. Developing strong drop and hairpin shots relies on your hard work in training, but can save you a lot of time winning points during rallies.
Badminton is a popular game played on a court by two or four players who hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net in an attempt to win a point. The net is placed centrally over the court. The net's color, poles and dimensions are subject to exact laws of the game. The first badminton club was formed in Bath, England and set out the rules of the game in 1877. For informal games, especially with children, the net regulations may be relaxed.
A flick serve is a basic serving technique in badminton, a sort of "fake-out" serve meant to surprise an opponent by making the shuttlecock go a shorter-than-expected distance over the net. This serve may be more difficult for beginners to master immediately, as they may not understand the technique need to generate power from the racket. With practice and a few tips, you can successfully use a flick serve to your advantage.
Racquetball ranking systems vary from club to club on the amateur level, but at the national level, the United States Racquetball Association determines rankings. The guidelines are decided by the association and are accepted as the national standard. Men and women are ranked separately and each player is ranked, from the best player competing in the country to the very last.
Native to Central America, chayote squash (Sechium edule) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae plant family. Served as a vegetable, this fruit is known by a myriad of other names, including vegetable pear, mirliton, christophine, chaco, gayota and mango squash. The Aztecs domesticated chayote squash, which became one of their primary food sources. Today chayotes are cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world.
Pumpkin and squash crops are highly productive in the warm and humid climate of Louisiana. In most cases, three to four squash plants will produce more than enough squash to feed a family of four. Squash plants will survive temperatures as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which means they have a long growing season in Louisiana, provided there is no frost to threaten the plants. Squash and pumpkins should be planted from the middle of March to the late April in Louisiana. Additional crops can be planted every few weeks to ensure that a sufficient amount of squash will be…
A strong jump smash gives a good badminton player one of the many important tools he needs to become a great player. The jump smash is a power move. Mastering it gives the player the ability to do everything in his power to win the rally. A properly executed jump smash should contain a great deal of speed and should be very difficult for the opponent to return. It takes some practice to master the move, as it is more difficult than a regular smash, but the returns are worth the investment.
A properly delivered smash can be the difference between winning and losing at badminton. Smashing quickly puts the shuttlecock in a difficult position for the other player to reach. But players often make the mistake of smashing and not being able to regain their position if there is a return hit. Aiming for an open spot on the court makes it hard for your opponent to return the shuttlecock, delivering you the point. Gripping the racket for a smash is similar to a standard long grip but with a few modifications to give you more power for the stroke.
Badminton is similar to tennis, but instead of a ball, you use a rounded piece of cork with feathers or plastic extending from it called a shuttlecock. This sport, which is now an Olympic game, has fierce competitors from all over the world so playing at the highest level requires a lot of practice. To get better at badminton, take about one hour a day to practice, moving around the court and hitting the shuttlecock in the different styles of shots typically used in a badminton game.
Sports are the ultimate example of how hard work and dedication can pay off. By practicing hard and smart, an athlete or a team can increase its performance and see marked results. With the sport of badminton, it is important to train all aspects of the body and mind, and remember not to focus too much on just a few of these aspects. A good badminton training program focuses on conditioning as well as on technical improvement.
Crookneck squash is a type of summer squash. The squash has a narrow, bent neck and a bulbous opposite end. It is usually yellow. Like other types of summer squash, such as zucchini, you should pick crookneck squash before it grows too large. Crookneck squash is ripe and ready to eat before it has a chance to fully mature and produce large seeds.
Anyone who plays badminton should be comfortable hitting both forehand shots --- those on the racket side of the body --- and backhand shots, on the non-racket side of the body. During competitive badminton matches, opposing players likely will try to hit the shuttlecock to your backhand side because most players cannot shoot backhand shots as fluently as they can hit forehand shots. In addition, players cannot generate as much power with a backhand shot. As a result, the backhand shot is considered a defensive shot.
When playing badminton, it is important to master the skill of clearing. Clearing, also known as lobbing, refers to the act of hitting the birdie all the way back over the net. Learning how to properly clear the birdie is important for your defensive arsenal and is one of the first badminton skills you should master. You can perform the clear underhand or overhand.
From time to time, stems break on all types of plants and, luckily, you can easily repair them. To repair a broken squash stem, check first if you have a squash vine borer, or Melittia cucurbitae, infestation. According to Clemson Cooperative Extension, squash vine borer larvae tunnel through squash stems. Look for sudden wilting, insect waste that looks similar to sawdust and torn stems. Remove the infestation by slitting open the stem and killing the insects with a pin. Then, bury the damaged stem in the soil to encourage root growth. If you are sure the broken stem is not…
