Infinity Health & Wellness Magazine December / January 2017 | Page 19

If the Blue Hubbard is too large for you, there is a miniature cultivar. It is a cross between buttercup and blue hubbard that weighs between 3-5 pounds. Its flesh is almost as sweet as the Blue Hubbard. The benefits of eating Blue Hubbard squash are very good for inflammatory conditions. It is an outstanding source of antioxidants. Winter squash contains vitamin C and manganese as well. The compounds found in winter squash are known to have potential benefits in helping to prevent cancer. Squash helps to balance blood sugar levels in the body because of an important and unusual B vitamin complex found in the flesh. When choosing winter squash it is best to pick organic if possible, Blue hubbard squash packs a powerful punch in creating a strong defense system against colds and flu. Winter Squash Soup Serves 6 INGREDIENTS: • 1 organic yellow onion diced • 4 ribs of organic celery diced • Juice and zest of 1 organic lemon • 3 Tbs. olive oil • 1 tsp. Cardamom • 2 tsp. Cinnamon • 10 cups of organic vegetable stock 7. Add lemon juice and zest. 8. If soup is too thick, slowly stir in additional stock. 9. Adjust seasonings and bring to simmer. Serve with salad of winter bitter greens and your favorite bread. Recipe and article by Cynthia M. Brown cmb Consulting •Building Local Food Systems •Writing and Editing Services •Workshop Design and Planning Teaching in writing, food preparation and sustainable home/business food planning Cynthia M. Brown Culinary Genius & Midwife of the Local Food Revolution 740-285-7136 cmbrown203@yahoo.com Kathy Vaske Try something different for entertainment for the evening out with the girls. Try an all message circle. Each person in your group gets a mini psychic reading set up as a group Nationally known Psychic, demonstration. Angel Clairvoyant, & CHT Contact Kathy for spiritual path guidance, psychic readings, or hypnosis for change. Call for info about booking groups or parties Located in Kenwood, OH Call (513)218-8448 • 5 pounds of roasted, mashed hubbard squash • Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Saute onion and celery in olive oil 2. Add 8 cup of vegetable stock and bring to a boil. 3. Add mashed squash, salt and pepper. 4. Simmer for 40 minutes. 5. Add spices 6. Puree or use stick blender. Infinity 19