{"product_id":"squash-autumn-frost-certified-organic-bc","title":"Squash, Autumn Frost - Certified Organic, BC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Frost Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Frost is one of those winter squashes that's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealmost too pretty to eat—but definitely worth eating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its deeply ribbed shape and dusty, frosted-looking skin, Autumn Frost looks decorative enough for the fall table. Inside, you'll find rich orange flesh with a sweet, nutty flavour that's excellent anywhere you'd normally use butternut squash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, rich, nutty flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense, smooth orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful enough to double as fall décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for roasting and soups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile winter squash for sweet or savoury recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStores well, so there's no rush to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting, soups, curries, purées, pasta sauces, risotto, muffins and baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the simplest preparation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut it in half, scoop out the seeds and roast until the flesh is tender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Scoop it straight from the skin and add butter, salt and pepper—or use it anywhere you'd normally reach for butternut squash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep whole winter squash in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool, dry place with good air circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than in the refrigerator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce cut, refrigerate and use within several days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Your Basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with onions, garlic and sage for a savoury soup or pasta, or add apples and maple syrup if you're taking it in a sweeter direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also makes a great base for a squash curry with onions, garlic and greens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat beautiful dusty colour isn't a sign that anything is wrong with your squash—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Frost naturally develops its distinctive frosted-looking skin as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd like many winter squashes, you don't necessarily need to eat it right away. Properly cured winter squash can be stored for later, and some varieties actually become sweeter and better eating after some time in storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Stretch This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast the whole squash while you've already got the oven on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse what you need for dinner, then refrigerate the extra cooked flesh for soup, pasta sauce, muffins or a quick purée later in the week. Cooked squash can also be frozen for future meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't forget the seeds—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean and roast them with a little oil and salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a crunchy snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Frost Squash • Winter Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shuswap Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47563408212140,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4950\/5708\/files\/autumnfrost.jpg?v=1791044170","url":"https:\/\/naturedelivered.ca\/products\/squash-autumn-frost-certified-organic-bc","provider":"Nature Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}