Garden Living by Shaimaa Elk

I love fresh food. I never eat food from a can or a bag. I appreciate the seasonal crops, that's why I decided to start this series of blogs to talk about one fruit or vegetable in the season every week Butternut Squash A fruit, treated in most countries as a pumpkin. Very high in vitamin A and beta-carotene which is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidants properties. In general they are said to be good for the heart health and, men prostate health Nutritional Facts: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2648/2 How to buy it: Should have matt tan color with no green, heavy for its size (indication of high moisture when it is fresh), have a firm rind. Soup Recipe: This is good enough for 8 people; you can reduce to 4, by using half the quantities. 2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks olive oil Salt, pepper, (cardamom, nutmeg optional) 12 cups broth (1 cup = 8 ounces) 4 medium chopped onions ...