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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
Seasons/Availability
Spaghetti squash is available year round.
Description/Taste
Large, oval and yellow, this variety looks similar to a melon and has a moist, mellow, nutty flavor. This squash is known for its unusual, cooked, yellowish flesh that separates into long, translucent strings that resemble pasta. Spaghetti squash are ripe when their color changes from green to yellow, and when they snap easily off their vines.
Nutritional Value
Providing vitamin A and vitamin C, squash also contains some of the B vitamins. An excellent source of fiber, deep-colored squash offers the most beta carotene.
Applications
Spaghetti squash have a hard rind, and unique flesh that separates into strings when cooked. Microwave, steam or bake whole squash, then halve, remove seeds and scrape flesh with a fork to separate. Prepare simply, with oil and Middle Eastern spices, fresh herbs and cheeses, or tomato sauce for a "spaghetti"-like dish. Mix cooked squash with steamed greens and onions; add milk or cheese and bake into a gratin; combine with green vegetables and beans. Spaghetti squash will keep, uncut, for weeks at room temperature.
Geography/History
Spaghetti squash grow on long vines, in well-drained warm soil. The fruit matures about ninety days after seeding. A member of the Cucurbit pepo genus, spaghetti squash are harvested when the skin is golden yellow and they weigh between two and five pounds.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | El Cajon CA | 770-354-1150 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-1155 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Spaghetti Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
