Two chayotes came in the mail today for my daughter. Why? Something about a friend that works for a Co-op but that doesn't matter. She's left them with me to do as I will. I read that they are like a cross between a potato and a cucumber.
"Inside each Chayote, there is one large, soft seed that can be eaten (unlike true squashes, which have many seeds). The white flesh is firmer and crisper than a cucumber, and sweeter than a zucchini would be. The flavour is actually quite bland and not that interesting."
My first thought was to look for a soup recipe - a simple Sopa de Chayote or more elaborate Sopa de Chayote y Mariscos.
Of course, YouTube has Chayote Salad.
Living consciously...
The perfect practice for today (and every day!) - Pause for ten seconds and savor this precious moment: This is it!
Did lots of that today. Didn't do much else and it was a good day.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Chayote
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2 comments:
In southern California, I saw chayote squash all the time, but I never ate one. Doesn't sound like I missed all that much.
I've never had a chayote, but it sounds...interesting.
I like that practice and have been trying to appreciate the little details of life more lately. A good way to practice mindfulness!
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