squash \ˈskwäsh \ˈskwȯsh

Definition of squash

1. something soft and easily crushed
2. the sudden fall of a heavy soft body or the sound of such a fall
3. a crushed mass
4. sweetened citrus fruit juice often served with added soda water
5. a singles or doubles game played in a 4-wall court with a long-handled racket and a rubber ball that can be hit off any number of walls
6. any of various fruits of plants (genus Cucurbita) of the gourd family widely cultivated as vegetables; also :  a plant and especially a vine that bears squashes — compare summer squash, winter squash
7. to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass
8. put down, suppress
9. to flatten out under pressure or impact
10. to proceed with a splashing or squelching sound
11. squeeze, press

Definition from: Merriam Webster

Squash seems to have the most variation of definitions to date, but my favorite has to be the vegetable itself!

I love the old-fashioned, southern squash casserole, but usually only justify the calorie intake at Thanksgiving. One of my long-time friends makes her family recipe and brings it to our Thanksgiving meal, and always makes a second casserole for our family to keep as leftovers, we can’t get enough!

During the rest of the year, I do a lighter version with sliced onions, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, and any white wine I have laying around. If you are interested in the full recipe please comment below or send me a message and I would love to share!

I like sautéed squash too – I caramelize onions and then sauté the squash, you can use olive oil or vegetable oil, but butter is always better!

Bruce recently made a flatbread with roasted summer squash, ricotta, and manchego cheese as a passed hors d’oeuvre which was delish!

I guess some people consider squash as a verb of their dreams and ambitions that have been crushed. I prefer to think of it as a temporary weight on your ambitions that makes the climb a little harder, but certainly not completely unattainable.

Megan has been feeling a little “squashed” post tonsil surgery, so I apologize for blog being a little late! Hope you’re enjoying the posts as much as I am!

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