I ate leftover pasta and tofu for lunch. It might’ve been tastier 2 days later since the tofu really had time to absorb the flavor of the pasta.
Jared and I went for a walk to Newbury Street. He really wanted to stop at TeaLuxe for a beverage.
He ordered an iced chai and I had a mango bubble tea. There were so many tasty sounding hot teas, but the weather in Boston was so nice and warm that I couldn’t do it.
Our next stop on our tour of Newbury Street was at O&Co for olive oil tasting. We tried 4 different types including one for cooking and another for dipping.
Jared made the final decision. We brought home the cooking olive oil and a specialty oil that starts off with a buttery taste and then had a grassy finish.
We shopped the afternoon away at several of my favorite stores. I accomplished more of my Christmas shopping!
I decided to create my own baked stuffed acorn squash recipe. While the acorn squash halves (along with a little bit of brown sugar and syrup) baked for 30 minutes, I prepped the stuffing. I cooked brown rice. I also created a mix of ground turkey, canned pumpkin, minced onion, pumpkin pie spice, and ground pepper.
Acorn squash baking in 1/4 inch of water.
Life is good: Wine, water with lemon, the latest J. Crew catalog, and a pen to circle everything on my wish list!
Squashes ready for the stuffing, along with extra baking dishes because there was a lot of leftover stuffing.
I couldn’t resist showing you guys my shirt with cupcakes on it. I love me some Johnny Cupcakes gear.
The finished product!
Plus a little extra stuffing. You know me, I had to add some feta cheese just to give it a bit more flavor.
I am SO proud of myself for creating this dish. I googled how to bake an acorn squash (plus I had seen comments on Melissa’s blog) and I called my dad for some last minute advice. It was a total success and it’s given me some kitchen confidence for this week’s meals.
COMMENTS
10 Comments
1. Kelly Winn
November 8th, 2009 07:22 PM
Ooo that looks delicious. I have been thinking about stuffing some squash this week at some point, you are helping to motivate me!
2. The Candid RD
November 8th, 2009 08:26 PM
Awesome! It seriously looks fantastic. I’ve only ever baked my acorn squash, and not added anything. I need to get more creative, clearly.
Good for you for the early Christmas shopping. Does shopping for yourself count ? haha, that’s what I did today. Oops!
3. Diana
November 9th, 2009 03:37 AM
That squash does look delish!
4. MelissaNibbles
November 9th, 2009 04:05 AM
Oh J.Crew, why do you have to be so darn expensive? I really like that catalog. They’ve kicked the styling up a notch in the past year. Ann Taylor Loft is getting better too. I love them both so…
Your acorn squash looks yummy. You’re much braver than I am with the preparation. I still have no idea what to stuff it with.
Perfect day for Newbury St. Tealuxe has so many great flavors. Glad you enjoyed the day
5. Shannon
November 9th, 2009 05:14 AM
What a great day to be out in Boston. It felt like spring!
I need to get an acorn squash. That dish looks wonderful! This week for sure. I just have to use up my spaghetti squash first.
6. naomi(onefitfoodie)
November 9th, 2009 08:01 AM
yay for baking the squash!!! great work and it looks AMAZINGGG…
love newbury, and I heard the weather was phenom since I was away since wed! I was hoping to miss a snow storm and NOW that I am back have amazing weather haha..but I am so happy it was a nice weekend…tea lux is awesome and such a relaxing atmosphere
7. Heather
November 9th, 2009 09:25 AM
Congrats on your great recipe creation – it looks delicious!
I need to try an acorn squash – that is on my list for next week.
It was so beautiful yesterday – I’m glad you had a great time on Newburry Street. Christmas shopping – I am so jealous!
8. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full
November 9th, 2009 10:17 AM
That looks like a delicious creation! I am always googling how to cook things
9. Kim
November 9th, 2009 06:36 PM
You get a BIG 10 on your acorn squash. Can’t believe you are so creative. Would you change anything that you did to it or add another ingrediant.
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