HELP! Is it still okay to eat?

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pinkpixies
pinkpixies Posts: 277
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I bought two big things of buttercup squash Sunday...and I just went to bake them up...and the...I don't know what it's called...but the thing up top like on a pumpkin where you can pick it up from and stuff? thats not actually part of the veggie? That has started to mold. :angry: But there is no mold on the squash...is it still okay to eat? It's my favorite veggie and it's hard to find here in NY cept this time of year. :brokenheart:

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  • pinkpixies
    pinkpixies Posts: 277
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    I bought two big things of buttercup squash Sunday...and I just went to bake them up...and the...I don't know what it's called...but the thing up top like on a pumpkin where you can pick it up from and stuff? thats not actually part of the veggie? That has started to mold. :angry: But there is no mold on the squash...is it still okay to eat? It's my favorite veggie and it's hard to find here in NY cept this time of year. :brokenheart:
  • walnut
    walnut Posts: 216 Member
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    I'd eat it. If it tastes weird, then stop. But otherwise it's probably fine.
  • Ezzie
    Ezzie Posts: 665 Member
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    It should be just fine...if the squash has soft spots just cut them out. Kind of like a bruise on an apple, the rest is just fine. But as Walnut said...if it doesn't taste right....don't eat it feed it to Max...he'll eat anything!!! ( with bacon.....):laugh: :laugh:
    Ez
  • pinkpixies
    pinkpixies Posts: 277
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    It should be just fine...if the squash has soft spots just cut them out. Kind of like a bruise on an apple, the rest is just fine. But as Walnut said...if it doesn't taste right....don't eat it feed it to Max...he'll eat anything!!! ( with bacon.....):laugh: :laugh:
    Ez

    haha :laugh:

    okay...thanks guys! yays for buttercup squash nom nom nom :love:
  • jamerz3294
    jamerz3294 Posts: 1,824 Member
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    It should be just fine...if the squash has soft spots just cut them out. Kind of like a bruise on an apple, the rest is just fine. But as Walnut said...if it doesn't taste right....don't eat it feed it to Max...he'll eat anything!!! ( with bacon.....):laugh: :laugh:
    Ez

    Hey, if Ezzie says it's ok, then it's gotta be. She's the Queen of squash after all! :devil: :laugh: :bigsmile: ...runs and hides back in the Pit! :wink:
  • Ezzie
    Ezzie Posts: 665 Member
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    I'd eat it. If it tastes weird, then stop. But otherwise it's probably fine.

    Yeah, I agree. Or wrap it in bacon. I'll eat anything wrapped in bacon.
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    ANYTHING????
  • sarakenna1
    sarakenna1 Posts: 261
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    That thing at the top is the stem! :bigsmile: I'm growing some of these this year in my little garden. I didn't realize that they turn into giant plants that take over everything, but nonetheless I'm excited to eat them. I've got a couple I can pick now, but for the most part squash is a fall crop. They should be available through November. Next time feel around for soft spots before you purchase, and only choose the fruits that are firm. A moldy stem is nothing to worry about though. Squash stay fresh for weeks after they have been picked. It must have just gotten moist in transport some how. No worries.

    I think I will have bacon wrapped squash for dinner tonight. Sounds yummy. :tongue:
  • pinkpixies
    pinkpixies Posts: 277
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    That thing at the top is the stem! :bigsmile: I'm growing some of these this year in my little garden. I didn't realize that they turn into giant plants that take over everything, but nonetheless I'm excited to eat them. I've got a couple I can pick now, but for the most part squash is a fall crop. They should be available through November. Next time feel around for soft spots before you purchase, and only choose the fruits that are firm. A moldy stem is nothing to worry about though. Squash stay fresh for weeks after they have been picked. It must have just gotten moist in transport some how. No worries.

    I think I will have bacon wrapped squash for dinner tonight. Sounds yummy. :tongue:


    stem! yes! thats it! :laugh: I forget words a lot. :blushing: hehe

    I want to have a garden someday. I live in an apartment right now though so I can't. :ohwell: I'd love to grow lots of squash and cucumbers and tomatos! And lots of greens for the animals :happy: (I'm not big on salad, but my bunnies and guinea pig love romaine, parsley and basil. LOL)
  • sarakenna1
    sarakenna1 Posts: 261
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    That thing at the top is the stem! :bigsmile: I'm growing some of these this year in my little garden. I didn't realize that they turn into giant plants that take over everything, but nonetheless I'm excited to eat them. I've got a couple I can pick now, but for the most part squash is a fall crop. They should be available through November. Next time feel around for soft spots before you purchase, and only choose the fruits that are firm. A moldy stem is nothing to worry about though. Squash stay fresh for weeks after they have been picked. It must have just gotten moist in transport some how. No worries.

    I think I will have bacon wrapped squash for dinner tonight. Sounds yummy. :tongue:


    stem! yes! thats it! :laugh: I forget words a lot. :blushing: hehe

    I want to have a garden someday. I live in an apartment right now though so I can't. :ohwell: I'd love to grow lots of squash and cucumbers and tomatos! And lots of greens for the animals :happy: (I'm not big on salad, but my bunnies and guinea pig love romaine, parsley and basil. LOL)
    Having a garden is fun! Sometimes I forget to check it for a few days, and end up with giant zuchini and cucumbers. My tomatoes are just about ready! Super excited for those.

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