Delicata Squash

Delicata squash is a variety of winter squash. Our son, Andrew, gave me some seedlings to try in the garden this year. I wasn't sure exactly when to harvest these fruits. Most winter squashes are harvested in the fall, when the stems begin to dry out. But local farmers were selling delicata at the market this morning. Compared to what I saw, mine look every bit as ready to harvest!

As soon as I got home, I picked eight of these beauties. Family vacation coming up next week... These will be a welcome addition to our dinner menu.