It doesn’t matter how many different kinds there are — it’s still squash. Squash in the kitchen, squash in the bathroom, squash on the coffee table right next to the stack of Bibles I received in the mail last week. (Thanks, everyone. I could use a refresher.)
For the times when you just don’t think you can eat another bite of squash, here are some other ideas:
1. Bowling
Butternut squashes make excellent duckpins, especially when you have so many. Any round-ish squash will work as a bowling ball, but you’re virtually guaranteed to win with a Hubbard.
STRIKE!!!
2. Coaster
It doesn’t get more unobtrusive than a Queensland Blue. And when you’re done with your drink, it doubles as a cake pedestal.
3. Shot put
No, not acorn squashes. That’s cheating. Think kabocha and buttercup squash. Again, extra points for Hubbards.
(No photo of this one. I’m not strong.)
4. Butt of your jokes
Any other ideas?
Oh no, the squash has gotten to your brain! Something tells me that husband wouldn't mind getting rid of some squash via method #3 off the back porch...
Posted by: melch | January 13, 2008 at 10:51 PM
If you slice one of these down the center and clean out the seeds, it makes a charming gravy boat. :)
Posted by: Maggie | January 14, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Doorstop.
Small step stool for reaching middle shelves (only works for the coaster-style squash).
Balance ball for very small acrobat.
Pilates ball for very small yogi.
Medicine ball (how much does a hubbard squash weigh?).
Posted by: Jess | January 14, 2008 at 09:26 AM
can you send it to all the starving kids in China? :)
Posted by: sunny12 | January 14, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Make a birdhouse? Or better yet, target practice!
Posted by: megan | January 14, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I've got a banana squash that could work as a yard stick. Not nearly as entertaining as your butternut squash bowling though!
Posted by: Katrina | January 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I understand New England has had quite a bit of snow. Do I detect signs of cabin fever ?
Posted by: joey | January 14, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I think I'll go make more soup.
Posted by: Alecto | January 14, 2008 at 01:46 PM
I love it...
Posted by: trev | January 14, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Fudge? *ducks*
Posted by: Ann | January 14, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Your best squash work yet...hilarious!
Posted by: Kim | January 14, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Kim: I'm building up some very impressive credentials.
Ann: *dry heave*
Trev: Careful. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's squash.
Alecto: Okay, but...liquid squash is still squash.
Joey: I wish I could blame it on that. These pictures were taken well before that pitiful excuse for a blizzard we just had.
Katrina: Banana squash? How many different types of squash are there, anyway?
Megan: A birdhouse is a great idea. I'm mulling over the blueprints right now...
Sunny12: Don't worry, none of this squash is going to waste. What we can't eat, we find a good home for.
Jess: We'll have to collaborate on my next pictorial. I especially like the Hubbard as a medicine ball idea. If you miss, you will be crushed.
Maggie: Yes! Delicata = gravy boat. Hubbard = punch bowl.
Melch: They should do one of those public service announcements: This is your brain (picture of normal brain). This is your brain on squash (picture of my shriveled-up brain). And you're right about Husband. He's made many airborne-squash-related threats.
Posted by: Tammy | January 14, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Hilarious. Maybe you should sketch a face on one or two and have a party.
Know anyone with a baby? They make great puree.
Posted by: Aimee | January 14, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Aimee: Mmmmm, puree of baby. Delectable!
Posted by: Tammy | January 14, 2008 at 08:38 PM
I wish I had some witty thing to add here, but sadly I don't. Instead, I'm just going to say that I laughed my ass off. Especially at the last picture. Thanks for that.
Posted by: Bri | January 15, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Your post made me think of this: http://www.mcsweeneys.net/2009/10/20nissan.html Are you familiar? It makes me laugh!
Posted by: geek+nerd | October 14, 2010 at 07:14 PM