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STOP! It’s Kobacha time!

How is your Tuesday going?

Mine has been good, besides the fact that my throat is killing me. Great – not another cold! I am hoping that it will just pass; I really don’t want to be like I was a month ago. =(

So I am hoping some green tea and a gingerbread cookie will make me feel better.

 

Marc was out of town last night for some meetings – it was quiet this morning. I made a hot cup of coffee with some peppermint hot chocolate. Tasted so good!

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I think my wrapping job from last night turned out pretty good! 😉

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Like our tree skirt?! lol – I bought Hanukah fabric last year and just wrapped it around the base! Marc loves it =)

Camera fun with J!

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And of course with Lilly, too!

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The breakfast time – granola, dried cranberries and almond milk.

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When J took a nap I decided it would be a good time to make my Kobacha squash – my first time preparing it!

It was VERY hard to cut into! Dense with tough skin!

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I used an ice cream scoop to get the “guts’ out – worked like a charm!

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I cubed the squash, put it all in a cake pan, drizzled a bit of evoo and some sea salt. Covered it with foil, baked in oven on 375 F for 25-30 minutes and viola!

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Tasty! It was more mild than butter nut and very delicious!

I rinsed off the seeds and roasted them after the squash came out. Just a dab of EVOO and some sea salt.

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I didn’t care for them, though. They were a lot thicker than pumpkin seeds. I couldn’t really eat them whole because they were so fibrous yet it was painstakingly slow to crack them. So, I tossed them =(

Overall I am very pleased with my whole Kobacha experience! =) I just LOVE squash!

Lunch was late – around 2:30. An easy mexican style salad. Black beans cooked with taco seasoning, over romain lettuce, topped with shredded cheddar and black olives. Along with some salsa, tortilla chips and a carrot.

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And a piece of sea salt dark chocolate for dessert 😉

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  Marc will be back tonight – I have no idea what we are doing for dinner. All I know is that I am drinking tea all night to help my throat!     

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8 responses to “STOP! It’s Kobacha time!”

  1. Kate Avatar

    I haven't tried that kind of squash yet, but when I do other squash seeds I let them dry out overnight before roasting them the next day. It helps cut down on the chewy-tough factor, though I'm not sure if kabocha seeds would benefit from this method since I've never tried them.

  2. thedallasceliac Avatar

    I haven't tried kabocha yet because I haven't seen it at any of the stores I frequent but I really need to track some down. I adore squash – it's my favorite vegetable. Hope you get feeling better!

  3. Cindy Avatar

    Oh i hate sore throats….makes me grumpylove your kabocha trial…isn't it good?I found the seeds tough too but ate them anyway.lil J pics are ADORABLE…He has the BIGGEST BLUE EYES!

  4. Christina Edwards Avatar

    You're making me hungry! :]

  5. Jenn Eats Nutritioulsy Now Avatar

    I never really liked hot tea before but I've really been enjoying it this year!

  6. lesley lifting life Avatar

    What a bunch of great pictures! (I especially like the ones of J and Lilly ; )I hope that tea makes your throat feel better … I think I need to do the same, as my throat is starting to feel similar!

  7. greensandjeans Avatar

    you have one very photogenic little boy!

  8. Rachael Avatar

    AW! Your pup is so precious!

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