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butternut:

see walnutwalnut,
common name for some members of the Juglandaceae, a family of chiefly deciduous, resinous trees characterized by large and aromatic compound leaves. Species of the walnut family are indigenous mostly to the north temperate zone, but also range from Central America along
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butternut

Tree up to 80ft (24m) with opposite leaves and sticky, egg-shaped fruit. Inner bark used as astringent to stop bleeding, rheumatism, pain. Nuts and bark are antiseptic, used to expel tapeworms, fungus, tumors.

butternut, white walnut

A moderately soft, medium-textured, low-density wood of light to pale brown color. The walnut-like grain is used particularly for decorative veneer.

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Even if you don't fancy today's soup as you think it may be too spicy, I would still recommend you try making a smooth blended soup from butternut squash.

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2 Put your butternut squash in a roasting tray and drizzle with a tablespoon of the olive oil.

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Department of Agriculture's (USDA) stated butternut squash nutrient levels, which represents a composite average based on separate USDA testing.

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The Asian Heartnut has been introduced into this country for commercial purposes and morphed into an invasive species, occasionally crossing with native butternut and less frequently with black walnut.

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Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the butternut squash is tender.

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28 February 2013 a[euro]" US bakery products maker Flowers Foods Inc (NYSE:FLO) is about to buy bankrupt peer Hostess Brands Inc's Wonder Bread, Butternut, Home Pride, Merita and Nature's Pride brands for USD360m (EUR273.9m), Reuters reported, quoting a source in the know.

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The four flavors are: Organic Hearty Tomato, made with a tomato base, chunks of vine-ripened tomatoes and a touch of garlic; Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato, combing roasted red peppers with vine-ripened tomatoes, farm-fresh organic cream and sea salt; Organic Cashew Carrot Ginger, building on flavors from organic coconut, cashews and spices, along with a creamy blend of organic carrots, roasted garlic and ginger (dairy-free); and Organic Butternut Squash Bisque, made with pieces of organic butternut squash and carrots with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.