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#thursdaythrive Crookneck Squash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#thursdaythrive   Crookneck Squash

  • Yellow Crookneck squash is a summer variety of squash and botanically a member of Cucurbita pepo. The Crookneck type is a squash predominately found in North America and prior to the arrival of the zucchini was the dominant summer squash grown.
  • Yellow Crookneck squash is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
  • Yellow Crookneck squash contains carotenoids which are responsible not only for the vivid yellow hue of the squash but can also act as antioxidants in the human body.
  • Crookneck type squashes are believed to be one of the oldest varieties of summer squash and documentation of them dates back to Colonial America.

#seasonalsaturday Cherries

#seasonalsaturday    Cherries

  • Cherries belong to the Rose family.
  • 150-200 pounds of tart cherries are produced annually in Michigan which has almost 4 million cherry trees.
  • Cherries are known to have a very short fruiting season – areas of North America see these cherries as the first ones to ripen amongst other fruits; therefore the term ‘the cherry condition’ has been derived which means something new.
  • Cherries are best paired with herbs like sage, chives, and verbena; dairy products like sweet cream and ricotta cheese; and with meats like pork and beef especially when black pepper is added.

#seasonalsaturday Corn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#seasonalsaturday     all about Corn!

  • An ear of corn averages 800 kernels in 16 rows.
  • Each year, a single US farmer provides food & fiber for 129 people – 97 in the US & 32 overseas.
  • Over 55% of Iowa’s corn goes to foreign markets. The rest is used in other parts of the United States.
  • Corn is also used to produce fuel alcohol – it makes gasoline burn cleaner, reducing air pollution & also doesn’t pollute the water.