Originally Posted by
toverly
Like Mkotch, I have used Kobocha as a substitute for pumpkin and sweet potato casserole. It's the ugly, green, bumpy pumpkin shaped thing. Hard to find. I think people use it for decorations here in Florida. But wonderful.
My goodness. Kobocha is probably the most common variety of squash in the stores up here in Minnesota. Interesting. Maybe some varieties like it a bit colder?