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by Patricia L. CookHome gardeners are busy this time of year in all areas of North America, and even where the growing season is very short, “squash” plants are often a favorite be-cause they thrive. Let’s take a good look at the group of plants called askutasquash by the Massachuset Indians. • •EarlycolonistsontheEastCoast

learned a lot from the Massachuset Indians. Askutasquash means “eaten raw or uncooked” and is the tribe’s term referring to the collection of vegetables wenowknowassquash.Earlycolonistswere taught by the Massachusets to grow the “three sisters” to sustain life. The three sisters refer to beans, corn and squash grown together in a “family” hill.

• •Thethreesisterswereavitalpartofsustaining many civilizations. The beans and corn made a complete protein, and the squash supplied potassium, omega 3s and beta carotene. If meat and other foods were scarce, these plants fed manyfamilies.Thiswasoneofthefirstexamples of “companion plantings” where each plant helps the other. The corn stalks supply climbing support for the beans and shade for the squash dur-ing the hottest parts of the day. The large leaves of the squash shade the ground to help keep the weed populations in check and deter wildlife. The beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, helping the corn and squash to grow well.

• •Allsquashtypes—andtherearemany—aremembersoftheCucurbita-ceae or the gourd family. There are two subdivisionsofthegenusCucurbita,towhich squash belong: tender-skinned summer squash and hard-skinned winter squash. Pumpkins, from the tiniest to gi-ants, belong to the winter squash family.

• •MostNorthAmericanshavegrownup with summer squash, including zuc-

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When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are usually put into motion: • The woman goes to the store. • The woman fixes the salad, vegetables, and dessert. • The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils, and takes it to the man, who is lounging beside the grill, drink in hand. • The man places the meat on the grill. • The woman goes inside to set the table and checks the vegetables. • The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. • The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman. • The woman prepares the plates and brings them to the table. • After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes. • Everyone praises the man and thanks him for his cooking efforts. • The man asks the woman how she enjoyed ‘her night off’ and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no pleas-ing some women.

seeds are being requested by gardeners. While they are usually 5 to 6 pounds (2-3 kg), jumbo pink banana squash can grow to be a monstrous 130 pounds (59 kg)!

• •SquashthatarecommoninNorthAmerica are yellow crookneck, yellow straightneck, Patty pan and zucchini as well as hard squash like acorn, butternut, buttercup, Hubbard, delicious and ba-nana.

• •Spaghettisquashisamoreunusualvariety.Cookedspaghettisquashformsstrands that pull apart and resemble pasta. This squash is delicious when cov-ered with your favorite sauce or simply with butter and salt. Kids really think it is cool to pull the “spaghetti” strands from the squash!

• •Didyouknowthatyoucaneattheflow-ersofsomesquash?Tryzucchiniflowersstuffedwithgroundmeatandbraised—yummy and different. The seeds, tender shoots and even leaves can be eaten on many types of squash.

• •Manypeoplemakeharvestcenter-pieces and front porch and door decora-tions from squash in the fall. Some of the interesting varieties to include in these are carnival, fairytale and turban squash.

• •Carnivalsquashareatypeofacornsquash with interesting colorations: cream colored with orange spots, pale green with dark green spots and even vertical stripes.

• •Thefairytalesquashis,asyoumayguess,shapedlikeCinderella’spumpkincoach.

• •Turbansquashlookslikeaturban(orhat) on top. As an interesting replace-ment for an ordinary bowl, the top can be removed and soup served from inside this squash.

• •WhilethisTidbitsaddressessomeinteresting members of the squash fam-ily, much more information is available to squash growers and eaters. An excellent bookfor“cucurbitaceans”(definedbythebook author as “a person who regards pumpkins or squash with deep, often rap-turouslove”)is“TheCompleatSquash”by Amy Goldman. It’s an interesting read for gardeners and those who love to cook and eat squash!

chini and yellow squash, and eaten it raw, sautéed, stir-fried, grilled or breaded and fried. These tender, easy-to-grow vegeta-bles are staples in most home gardens.

• •Whilesummersquashhavebeenfavorites for years with gardeners, win-ter squash have suffered a popularity slump in the past several decades. Winter squash was very important to early set-tlers and on the American frontier. It has an excellent “keeping” quality and was a staple for root cellars. Winter squash would be harvested in late summer and fall and kept for months, allowing families to eat vitamin-rich vegetables during the cold winter months.

• •Today,withmoreemphasisonsustain-ability, winter squash are becoming very popular again. With more interest in pur-chasing local produce, farmers’ markets and home gardens are helping to reignite the appeal of eating vitamin-rich winter squash. Beta-carotene with its antioxidant andanti-inflammatoryproperties,vitaminC,potassium,dietaryfiber,Bvitaminsand omega-3 fatty acids all come with the addition of squash to our diets.

• •Sothinksquashareonlyavailableinyellow, green and orange? Think again! Visit local markets and fairs in the sum-mer; you are sure to see some strange looking squash that are not only oddly shaped but also oddly colored.

• •Squashcomeintan,orange,blue,green, even pink. They can be striped or solid colors and smooth or dimpled.

• •Summersquasharefragile,bruiseeas-ily and don’t keep very long. They are at their peak from July until September. Win-ter squash ripen with hard shells; some so hard that an ax or cleaver is required to get to the edible insides. They are at their prime from September until Febru-ary.

• •Australianbluepumpkinsandsquashare rarely seen in North America but are the “norm” for the vegetable family “Down Under.” These “Blue Belt” plants are na-tives of Uruguay and Argentina and are also grown in South Africa.

• •BlueHubbardsandbluebananasas well as Queensland blue and other pumpkins are enjoyed in Australia. A couple of popular treats for Aussies are Queensland blue scones at teatime and the rather odd “Grabben Gullen Pie.” The pie is made by hollowing out a pumpkin, fillingitwithpossumjointsandbakingitin a bed of hot coals. Doesn’t that sound appetizing?!

• •Thetastybluebananasquashandthepink banana squash originated in Peru. Popular on the North American West Coast,thesespecialtyproductsarestart-ing to get more recognition, and their

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Pet Odors: When Funk AttacksDEAR PAW’S CORNER:Webatheandbrushourdog“Clint”regularlyandwashhisbedding, but our apartment still smells kind of funky. Is there any way to totally rid our place of that dog odor? -- Karen in Long Island, N.Y.

DEAR KAREN: I’m not sure it’s 100 percent possible to completely get rid of pet odors, but you can tackle some common problem areas to minimize the odors. The American KennelClubrecentlypublishedsometipstocombatpetodors,especiallyinhiddenareas you might not have thought of:--WashClint’sbedcoveringsandblanketseveryweek.--Buy a spare set of bed coverings or blankets to swap out and wash.--SweepandmopunderneaththepetbedandinandaroundClint’skennelcageatleastonce a week.--Coverthrowpillowsaroundthehousewithwashablecoverings.--CheckunderfurnitureorinotherspotswhereClinthidestomakesureheisn’tstash-ing old bones or leftovers there.--Onceamonthorwhenevertheystartgettingfunky,washClint’stoyswithsoapywaterand let dry completely.--Before vacuuming the house, sprinkle baking soda over the carpet to absorb minor odors.--Wash other textiles more frequently, such as curtains and area rugs, to remove fur and odor.--IfClinthasanaccidentindoors,cleanupasquicklyaspossible,washthespotwithmild soap and water, and blot dry. If odor lingers in that spot, the padding underneath may be affected; air out by lifting the carpet away, or replace that section of carpet and padding.

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A fisherman from the city was out fishing on a lake in a small boat. He noticed another man in a small boat open his tackle box and take out a mirror. Being curious the man rowed over and asked, “What is the mirror for?” “That’s my secret way to catch fish,” said the other man. “Shine the mirror on the top of the water. The fish notice the spot of sun on the water above and they swim to the surface. Then I just reach down, net them and pull them into the boat.” “Wow! Does that really work?” “You bet it does.” “Would you be interested in selling that mirror? I’ll give you $30 for it.” “Well, okay.” After the money was transferred, the city fisherman asked, “By the way, how many fish have you caught this week?” “You’re the sixth,” he said.

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Patching CarpetQ: I’ve got a section of carpet that our cat usedasanunofficiallitterboxmorethanonce in the past couple years. I’ve cleaned the heck out of it and most of the smell is gone, but the area is stained darker than the rest of the carpet, and our cat still sniffs around it hopefully despite it being soaked incatrepellent.CanIreplaceitwithoutcre-atingaworseeyesore?--DanH.,Christ-mas, Fla.

A: If you have some leftover scraps or sec-tions from when the carpet was installed, you can replace that stained section with the exact same type of carpet, which usu-ally creates the best match (as long as the rest of the carpet isn’t too old, stained or faded, in which case you may want to consider replacing the entire carpet). If you don’t have extra scraps, never fear -- take an unstained scrap of the carpet to a carpet specialtystoretofindtheclosestmatch.You’ll also need to replace the padding underneath the section, as cat urine can soak all the way through to the padding (and sometimes the underlayment), thereby preserving the pungent odor for many years and serving as an olfactory signpost for your cat -- and any other curious pet.If the stain is less than 3 inches in diam-eter, consider getting a carpet patch kit that includes a circular cutter. This will allow you to cut out the stain and then cut a patch that is exactly the same size and shape.If the stain is bigger, use a box cutter to trim the stained section plus an inch or two beyond the stain. A metal or wood ruler will helpyoumakeastraightcut.Cutawaythepadding in the section as well. Take the padding and carpet section to the carpet store to match both the color and type of carpet, as well as the correct type and thick-ness of the padding.Back at home, measure and trim the new paddingandcarpettofitthecut-outsectionas closely as possible. Tack the padding in placewitheitherabitofcarpetglueand/orstaples.Double-checkthefitofthenewpatch, then spread carpet glue over the bottom of the patch, as well as a light bead under the edges of the carpet surrounding thehole.Carefullypressthecarpetpatchinto place.Makingsurenoglueisonyourfingers,rough up the carpet pile to hide the edges of the patch. Allow the glue to dry for about half a day, then vacuum.

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Many foods can be pickled, including eggs, pigs feet, fish and numerous vegetables. Of course, the “pickle” most of us think of is the cucumber, whether it is a sweet gherkin, bread & butter, dill or other variety. • Pickles have been around for over 4,000 years. Cucumbers were brought to the Tigris Valley of Mesopotamia (present day Iraq) from India. We don’t know who actually came up with the idea to put cucumbers in a brine, which is the pickling liquid used to preserve and “pickle” the cucumbers. Evidence has been found by archaeologists and anthropologists that the ancient Mesopotamians pickled cucumbers.• The brine originally was salt water only, but later vinegar was added. Subsequently, herbs and spices have been added to get the flavors that create dif-ferent varieties of pickles. Different pickle makers use different varieties of pickling brines to get their desired tastes.• Ancient sources refer to nutritional benefits of pickles, claiming they give physical as well as spiritual strength. Julius Caesar and other Roman emperors made them available to their troops, and it is said that Cleopatra considered them an impor-tant beauty aid for her diet. • According to Rabbi Gil Marks, author of “Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Reci-pes from Jewish Communities Around the World”: “Pickled cucumbers achieved great popularity in many parts of Europe and the Middle East, but arguably nowhere more than among Eastern Euro-pean Jews, who ate them with black bread and later potatoes as the bulk of their diet.”• An astonishing number of pickles are packed in the United States each year: over 20 billion! That

is about 9 pounds (4 kg) per person. More than 50 percent of the cucumbers grown in the United States are made into pickles. • Have you heard of the “Fighting Pickles?” The mascot of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., is certainly unique. The school doesn’t have any sports teams but has had the mascot since it was chosen in the early 1970s for a touch football game. Students can be found eating fried pickles and other foods in the “Pickle Jar” area of the school’s Student Union building. • America’s connection with pickles goes way back. Explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom America was named, was a pickle merchant before he became an explorer. Pickled vegetables, rich in vitamin C, were important in the diet of sailors to prevent scurvy. • International Pickle Week, one of the country’s longest running promotions, has been observed for more than 50 years. It is held for 10 days during the last two weeks of May. Michigan and North Carolina are the top pickle-producing states. • So, do you prefer your pickles sweet or sour? Dill pickles are the most popular. All fresh, crisp pickles have the distinctive pickle “crunch,” that is, the sound made when one bites into a pickle. The sound of a good pickle crunch is audible at 10 paces. • Whether you are enjoying sandwiches, tuna salad or grilled burgers this summer, you are sure to have some crunchy pickles on the picnic table as well. Feel free to crunch away! They are a healthy treat with very few calories and zero fat.

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ANSWER: The swallowing tube -- the esophagus -- begins at the throat, travels down the chest and finally ends by attaching to the stomach. To reach the stomach, it must go through an opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. That opening is the hiatus. A hiatal hernia is a bulging of part of the stomach through the hiatus and into the chest cavity. Many times, a hiatal hernia causes no symptoms and needs no treatment.At other times, a hiatal hernia produces GERD -- gastroesophageal reflux -- an upward spurting of acid and digestive juices from the stomach into the esophagus. That brings on heartburn, a common problem with many treatments. People without such a hernia also develop GERD. Here are some tips to handle heartburn. Lose weight, if need be. Don’t eat within three hours of go-ing to bed. Elevate the head of your bed using blocks that are 6 to 8 inches tall and placed under the bedposts. This keeps stomach juices in the stomach while you sleep. Sleep on your left side for the same reason. Don’t wear constricting garments around the abdomen or too tight a belt. Take antacids as needed -- Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta and Maalox. Eliminate any food that gives you heartburn. Usual offenders are citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, spicy foods, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, carbonated beverages, mints and caffeinated drinks.If these steps don’t solve the heartburn problem, try medicines called acid blockers: Tagamet (cimeti-dine), Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine) and Axid (nizatidine). In low doses, all of these can be purchased without a prescription.The next step is medicines that turn off acid production. Prilosec (omeprazole) doesn’t require a pre-scription. The prescription drugs are Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix and Dexilant.If necessary, surgical procedures can correct hiatal hernias. The booklet on hiatal hernias explains this common condition in detail. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My barber, Vinnie, said my eyebrows were receding and that is an indica-tion of thyroid problems. I write to see what your take is on this. I would like to establish fact from fiction. -- P.D.

ANSWER: Vinnie is somewhat near the truth by saying hair loss is a possible consequence of both an underactive and overactive thyroid gland. However, the loss is usually on the scalp, when and if it does occur. Loss only of eyebrow hair isn’t a symptom of thyroid disease. And hair loss from the scalp is not the only sign that things are wrong with the thyroid. Other signs must be present, too.***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health news-letters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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