Never seen nor grown these before and only grew them out of curiosity
when some seeds were given me. Now the first fruits are set and are
racing away.
The problem is ........ I don't know what to do with them.
What's the best size to pick them?
Do they store well ?
Any suggestions on how to prepare and cook them ?
Are they peeled like, say, butternut squash ?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

In article <j4KdndBHQYzHSCbZRVny2w [at] bt.com>,
"p. pleater" <ayupkid-urg [at] yahoo.co.uk> writes:
|> Never seen nor grown these before and only grew them out of curiosity
|> when some seeds were given me. Now the first fruits are set and are
|> racing away.
|> The problem is ........ I don't know what to do with them.
|> What's the best size to pick them?

Small. 2" across for eating raw, or a bit more for cooking.

|> Do they store well ?

Not really.

|> Any suggestions on how to prepare and cook them ?

Like (globe) courgettes. Sliced in salad or in fingers for dipping,
or cooked in any of the usual ways.

|> Are they peeled like, say, butternut squash ?

Not if picked young enough.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

"p. pleater" <ayupkid-urg [at] yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:j4KdndBHQYzHSCbZRVny2w [at] bt.com...
> Never seen nor grown these before and only grew them out of curiosity when
> some seeds were given me. Now the first fruits are set and are racing
> away.
> The problem is ........ I don't know what to do with them.
> What's the best size to pick them?
> Do they store well ?
> Any suggestions on how to prepare and cook them ?
> Are they peeled like, say, butternut squash ?
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>

Look in the "Good Housekeeping" Cookery book

Their is a delicious patty pan stir fry recipe.

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In article <uaKdncTGL5pQaibZRVnyjQ [at] pipex.net>, <FFS> writes:
|>
|> Look in the "Good Housekeeping" Cookery book
|>
|> Their is a delicious patty pan stir fry recipe.

Er, only if you have a very recent copy ....


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 p. pleater wrote:

>Never seen nor grown these before and only grew them out of curiosity
>when some seeds were given me. Now the first fruits are set and are
>racing away.
>The problem is ........ I don't know what to do with them.
>What's the best size to pick them?
>Do they store well ?
>Any suggestions on how to prepare and cook them ?
>Are they peeled like, say, butternut squash ?
>Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I used to grow them. I let them grow to about six inches in diameter.
Cut off the top, remove the flesh and then stuff them with a mince/rice
mixture and the flesh. Bake in the oven for half an hour.

David

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David Rance david.rance [at] rance.org.uk http://www.mesnil.demon.co.uk
Fido Address: 2:252/110 writing from Caversham, Reading, UK

On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 p. pleater wrote:

>Never seen nor grown these before and only grew them out of curiosity
>when some seeds were given me. Now the first fruits are set and are
>racing away.
>The problem is ........ I don't know what to do with them.
>What's the best size to pick them?
>Do they store well ?

Sorry, missed this first time.

Yes, if they are mature and have a firm skin, they will store for
several months. We've used them as a Sunday supper in the depths of
winter!

David

--
David Rance david.rance [at] rance.org.uk http://www.mesnil.demon.co.uk
Fido Address: 2:252/110 writing from Caversham, Reading, UK

"p. pleater" <ayupkid-urg [at] yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:j4KdndBHQYzHSCbZRVny2w [at] bt.com...
> Never seen nor grown these before and only grew them out of curiosity
> when some seeds were given me. Now the first fruits are set and are
> racing away.
> The problem is ........ I don't know what to do with them.
> What's the best size to pick them?
> Do they store well ?
> Any suggestions on how to prepare and cook them ?
> Are they peeled like, say, butternut squash ?
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks everyone for your help and advice..........food for thought !

p.pleater