Haghartsin Squash

In Armenia the "pepo" group of squashes is represented by forms that mostly look like the "Lady Godiva" seedless types of Austria. This squash was collected in the village of Haghartsin in the north of Armenia. The locals use it in stews and porridge which form the basis of hearty cooking for the cold winter months. A local woman demonstrated how to prepare this squash: she cut it into strips using a very big, sharp knife,and with amazing dexterity, managed to skin the strips without skinning herself.