Butternut Squash comes from the gourd family, which is native to the Western Hemisphere. There is evidence to support that the natives of Mexico were eating squash as early as 5500 BC. There are two kinds of squash: summer and winter. Butternut Squash is a winter squash. It has a hard, thick skin and it is filled with seeds. It can range in size from 8 to 12 inches long, and about 3 to 5 inches wide, weighing up to 3 pounds. The color of the Butternut Squash ranges from a yellow to a light tan. Inside, the flesh is orange and has a sweet flavor. Available in early Fall through Winter, you will want to choose a squash that is heavy with few blemishes and moldy spots.
Summer and Fall is all about squash.I can see many type of squash everywhere in the market or road side vendor.I asked Elliot what type of squash he like to eat.He told me he like Butternut squash and he know I have no idea how it look like ,so he describe the shape to me..ahahaha.This is my first time bake Butternut squash.I guess I'm only use to our asian melon or squash..Okay,I get myself some squash education and I look online and search for detail information..Here you goes..