Heirloom & specialty squash at Urban Roots: decorative & tasty

A sampling of the heirloom and specialty squashes available now at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market in Buffalo are, clockwise from top left, ‘Speckled Hound’, ‘Blue Delight’, ‘ Rouge Vif D’ Etampes’ and ‘Marina di Chiogga’. Photo by Connie Oswald Stofko ‘Speckled Hound’ has unique coloring: light orange with splashes of green. Its light orange flesh has a sweet, nutty flavor. Use it roasted as a side dish or in soups, pies and pastas. Photo by Connie Oswald Stofko by…