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Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
Eight ball squash is available in the summer months.
The White Eight Ball squash is a hybrid zucchini variety, with a round shape.
The White Eight Ball squash is similar in color and taste to the mexican cream squash. This variety has a creamy white flesh with a white and light pale green speckled skin. Look for small tender squash to get the best flavor.
White Eight Ball squash are a unique shape and can be hollowed, stuffed and roasted with various meats, grains or cheeses. Fill and roast with quinoa and vegetables for a vegan main dish. The raw squash can be used as a container for ranch or herb dip on a fresh vegetable tray. The smallest squash can be roasted or grilled whole. Slice in to rounds and sauté with a mix of vegetables or add to pasta. Refrigerate and use within a week.
White Eight Ball squash are easy to grow and can be planted in the ground or in containers with potting soil. They are prolific growers and the small squash can be harvested as soon as the flowers fall off and the squash are between the size of a golf ball and a billiard ball. If they are left on the plant too long, the squash will become firm and woody.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include White Eight Ball Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Eight ball squash is available in the summer months.
Current Facts
The White Eight Ball squash is a hybrid zucchini variety, with a round shape.
Description/Taste
The White Eight Ball squash is similar in color and taste to the mexican cream squash. This variety has a creamy white flesh with a white and light pale green speckled skin. Look for small tender squash to get the best flavor.
Applications
White Eight Ball squash are a unique shape and can be hollowed, stuffed and roasted with various meats, grains or cheeses. Fill and roast with quinoa and vegetables for a vegan main dish. The raw squash can be used as a container for ranch or herb dip on a fresh vegetable tray. The smallest squash can be roasted or grilled whole. Slice in to rounds and sauté with a mix of vegetables or add to pasta. Refrigerate and use within a week.
Geography/History
White Eight Ball squash are easy to grow and can be planted in the ground or in containers with potting soil. They are prolific growers and the small squash can be harvested as soon as the flowers fall off and the squash are between the size of a golf ball and a billiard ball. If they are left on the plant too long, the squash will become firm and woody.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include White Eight Ball Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
