tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post6638642855514791017..comments2023-10-17T05:09:01.582-04:00Comments on The Gluten-Free Homemaker: Cushaw Pecan PieLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02221262499855798850noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-48188708780766473092010-11-05T09:01:17.949-04:002010-11-05T09:01:17.949-04:00scrambledhenfruit--Woohoo! Another person who know...scrambledhenfruit--Woohoo! Another person who knows what cushaw is, has enjoyed it, and can even tell me where to find it next year!! :-) Betty, I didn't remember you were a local person, but I'm so excited that I can go to Sisson's next year and stock up on cushaw--thank you! Interesting that you think it tastes like sweet potato. I'm not sure ... I just know it's good! ;-)<br /><br />Aubree--Oh, you've tickled me pink with another Top 10 designation. Doing the happy dance here!! Look for cushaw next year. You'll love them. :-)<br /><br />Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-68996286801280156592010-11-04T06:07:18.686-04:002010-11-04T06:07:18.686-04:00Hey Linda and Shirley,
I've never had cushaw...Hey Linda and Shirley, <br /><br />I've never had cushaw squash that I know of, but wow. This looks grand! Just wanted to let you know that I posted it in <a href="http://livingfree.aubreecherie.com/2010/11/top-10-1026-1101/" rel="nofollow">My Favorite Recipes from Last week</a> post! Thanks :) <br /><br />~Aubree CherieAubree Cheriehttp://livingfree.aubreecherie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-81148210373260258832010-11-03T23:32:57.281-04:002010-11-03T23:32:57.281-04:00I have several cushaw squash that my brother grew-...I have several cushaw squash that my brother grew- I'm definitely going to try this cushaw pecan pie recipe! I've saved some seeds and am going to try to grow them myself next year. <br />Shirley, Sisson's Produce in (Montross)is out of them for this season, but will more than likely have plenty next fall. I thought they tasted a lot like sweet potato. :)scrambledhenfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185472195155916663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-14201954218185124262010-10-30T16:01:46.282-04:002010-10-30T16:01:46.282-04:00Hey Amy--Thanks, dear! If you can grow other squas...Hey Amy--Thanks, dear! If you can grow other squash, you can grow cushaw from what I understand. I don't think I'd want to grow one as big as the photo that Linda found though--wow! That one might be good to cook in my friend's outdoor pizza oven! LOL Please let me know if you find cushaw. I'd like to think that they are uncommon, but not totally rare. <br /><br />Kim--From the info online, it seems like AZ is one of the prime growing areas. Wonder if you have any farmers' markets near you with Native American growers. It seems from Wikipedia, that cushaw are still prized by Native Americans. Love that! Okay, everyone is interested in (or should I say dying for?) the press-in pie crust recipe. It's not on my blog yet, but I promise (fingers crossed!) to post it in the next week or so. ;-) Good luck in the cushaw hunting in the mean time!<br /><br />Hi Alta--Thanks for the pie feedback! I think you'll love it. :-) Will send you some seeds if I have enough if you'd like. I'd love to have you growing cushaw next year and posting cushaw recipes! ;-)<br /><br />Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-40044295611705174072010-10-29T21:46:45.084-04:002010-10-29T21:46:45.084-04:00I've never tried cushaw! I want to grow some n...I've never tried cushaw! I want to grow some now. I've discovered that kabocha squash is sweeter and creamier than pumpkin, so that's what I'm imagining here. In any case, your pie sounds delightful. Something I'll need to make VERY soon.Tasty Eats At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073984731642037393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-31067367671409396962010-10-29T13:06:34.874-04:002010-10-29T13:06:34.874-04:00Okay, now I am officially on the hunt for a cushaw...Okay, now I am officially on the hunt for a cushaw! I can honestly say that I have not come across one of these yet. <br />That pie recipe looks absolutely decadent, but what is this press-in crust that you are talking about?? Is it one of your recipes? This would make for a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.Kim-Cook it Allergy Freehttp://www.cookitallergyfree.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-78989932399641997612010-10-29T10:05:40.608-04:002010-10-29T10:05:40.608-04:00I love all the information you've shared here,...I love all the information you've shared here, Shirley! I do have enough light to grow a garden but I failed miserably this year. Maybe I'll try again next year with better results. :) I have a 3 different varieties of squash in my kitchen right now waiting to be made into something...so glad you have lots of options for me. <br /><br />I've not seen one cushaw - we do have a fabulous pick your own farm but I've not had time to go up there this year. Maybe I'll happen upon one by chance like you did!Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten-Freehttp://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-83018359701080075732010-10-29T10:01:10.206-04:002010-10-29T10:01:10.206-04:00Melissa--Thanks! If you get cushaw in your CSA box...Melissa--Thanks! If you get cushaw in your CSA box, I want to hear about it ... please. I'm still looking for someone online who has seen cushaw or knows what it is. I had no idea it's as "rare" as it seems to be. <br /><br />Maggie--Please let me know if you find cushaw. I don't think it's usually as far north as you, but I'd be delighted to find out I am wrong! Yes, tell your mom to give this pie a try ... it's sort of a compromise/best case version of pumpkin and pecan together. :-)<br /><br />Pat--I haven't tried the Hubbard yet either. I hope to eventually try them all! Thanks for the kind words, dear. <br /><br />Ghislaine--Happy to educate on cushaw! Just head over to my blog (glutenfreeeasily.com) and click on email in top right corner and I'll see if I can send you some seeds. :-)<br /><br />Diane--I sure hope you find some cushaw. They are terrific. :-) No reason to be scared on this one. ;-) I'll be looking for your happy discovery tweet!<br /><br />Ellen--Yes, the upscale grocery here, Wegmans, has tons of squash, but no cushaw. I've called everywhere with no luck. It was a total lark that I found the five at the one nursery's "pumpkin patch." I think you'd love this pie. I'll be looking forward to an "Ellen version." ;-)<br /><br />Janelle--Woohoo! Another taker! Please go to my site and click on Email me in top right-hand corner so I can ship you some seeds. :-) Sounds like you have the family history and gardening experience to be successful with cushaw. Hopefully, it will be hot enough where you are. Glad you like the recipe ... it's a winner!<br /><br />Yolanda--Thank you! I think you are absolutely right. Any of the winter squashes, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes would work in this recipe. Each would provide a slightly different flavor (and some perhaps a little bit different texture), but all would be good! :-)<br /><br />Thanks everyone! Can't wait to hear from my future cushaw growers!<br /><br />Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-24181462065130575702010-10-29T08:52:42.972-04:002010-10-29T08:52:42.972-04:00This looks and sounds really nice. I will definit...This looks and sounds really nice. I will definitely try it soon! I would not be surprised if you could substitute any winter squash, pumpkin puree or even sweet potatoes for this squash. Thank you!Yolandahttp://www.simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-21550587772973209812010-10-29T08:12:34.234-04:002010-10-29T08:12:34.234-04:00Fabulous recipe! I will be trying it this weekend...Fabulous recipe! I will be trying it this weekend for my hubby who loves, loves pumpkin anything. I would be thrilled to grow cushaw and provide pictures for your blog! How do I get you my address? We have a very large garden and our squashes always do amazingly well. My family is originally from the Appalachians so I would feel that I was carrying on a part of my heritage too. :)Janelle, Michigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-19312846723208063902010-10-28T22:28:47.782-04:002010-10-28T22:28:47.782-04:00Cushaw! How interesting! I've never heard of i...Cushaw! How interesting! I've never heard of it, but I am noticing all kinds of different squashes showing up at farmer's markets and even in the conventional supermarkets. I am a sucker for pecan pie. Your Cushaw Pecan Pie seems like a lovely cross between Squash Pie and Pecan Pie - a perfect marriage! I can't wait to try it!I Am Gluten Freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893111630885423720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-6099151142926389062010-10-28T22:20:36.210-04:002010-10-28T22:20:36.210-04:00wow that sounds really good. I'm going to loo...wow that sounds really good. I'm going to look for some and give this a try. It's one of those foods I'm scared to eat but you make it sound so wonderful. I'll be on the lookout and tweet if I find any. Thanks for sharing Shirley!Diane-The WHOLE Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466696388853605848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-14036556658290354482010-10-28T21:15:58.860-04:002010-10-28T21:15:58.860-04:00Thanks for all the info on the Cushaw squash! I&#...Thanks for all the info on the Cushaw squash! I'd be willing to give them a try in my garden. I managed to find a bit of sun in my woody lot!Ghislainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14725091713742694675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-63846444480387835062010-10-28T17:51:23.678-04:002010-10-28T17:51:23.678-04:00I would love to meet a Cushaw squash someday. I&#...I would love to meet a Cushaw squash someday. I'd even offer to grow some from your seeds, Shirley, but I live on a wooded lot, too -- no garden produce here! I wish I could ask my mother-in-law if she'd ever had a cushaw squash since she was good at trying different foods, especially regional foods. Her favorite squash was Hubbard, which I have never tried, either. Lovely post!Pat @ Elegantly Gluten-Freehttp://elegantlyglutenfree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-45576515738505942152010-10-28T15:31:13.348-04:002010-10-28T15:31:13.348-04:00Now I'm on the lookout for cushaw squash. Yum...Now I'm on the lookout for cushaw squash. Yum! My mom loves pecan pie and I bet she'd love this one too! Thanks Shirley and Linda.Maggiehttp://www.sheletthemeatcake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-4788290394049414562010-10-28T12:58:10.382-04:002010-10-28T12:58:10.382-04:00It was such a pleasure to guest post, Linda--thank...It was such a pleasure to guest post, Linda--thank you! I hope somebody comments who knows what a cushaw squash is. ;-) I'm surprised to see the cushaw in the Flickr photo you added; it has such a crooked neck compared to the ones I get around here. There must be several varieties in the cushaw family.<br /><br />Thanks again! I've loved Squash Fest. :-)<br /><br />Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-24079549399588348832010-10-28T12:57:08.410-04:002010-10-28T12:57:08.410-04:00I do like the idea of a press and bake pie crust! ...I do like the idea of a press and bake pie crust! I'm guessing I'll be getting lots of squash from my CSA delivery during the next couple of weeks, hopefully cushaw will be in the mix. Interesting squash with an interesting background story (new info for me). Thanks ladies!<br />Melissaglutenfreeforgoodhttp://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com