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Move Over, Pumpkin! A Recipe for Kabocha Pie

11/17/2018

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By Stephanie Mayeda, GVJCI Guest Contributer
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Greetings, fall friends! With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we know you all are stocking up on ingredients for the big feast. We all love the classic stuffing, mashed potatoes, and, of course, turkey. But let's not kid ourselves. The real star of Thanksgiving is the dessert! That's right, we're talking about pumpkin pie. Now, if you're a little tired of everything pumpkin that places like Trader Joe's or Starbucks has to offer, then we have the recipe for you.
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A kabocha squash pie is a lovely alternative to the pumpkin craze that sweeps the country every fall. For those who may not know, kabocha is a winter squash native to Japan and is served in dishes from tempura to miso soup. It is actually quite similar to sweet potato, due to its smooth texture and sweet flavor. Not to mention, it is high in Vitamin A, or the anti-oxidant beta-carotene! So those of you who are looking to add something new and delicious to the menu this holiday season, check out our easy step-by-step down below. Let's get baking!
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How to Make Kabocha Pie:

1. ​Let pre-baked crust thaw for 10 minutes then poke holes (not all the way through) on the sides and bottom of the crust.
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2. ​Put 1-2 cups of water (depending on the size) into a pan and place the steamer basket on top.
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2. ​Cut kabocha in half (carefully) and remove seeds. Cut into small cubes (1 1/2 inches).
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3. Place kabocha cubes in the steamer basket and cover with lid. Steam for 15 minutes.
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4. ​Check to see if kabocha is ready by placing a skewer into a thick cube. If it comes out easily, it's ready. If not, let it steam for another minute and check back. After the kabocha has cooled enough, remove the skin from each cube with a knife.
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5. ​Transfer kabocha to the food processor or blender and puree until smooth. (Note: since the kabocha was steamed, it does not require any added liquid for this step)
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6. ​Preheat the oven to 400 F.
7. ​ In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar and whisk until creamy consistency.
8. ​Add 1 egg yolk and 2 eggs one at a time, whisking well before adding the next one.
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9. ​Add 2 cups of pureed kabocha and whisk well.
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10. ​Add 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Mix well.
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11. ​ Add 1 Tbsp. rum and 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream. Mix well.
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12. ​Pour your filling into the pie crust and tap it on the counter to get rid of any air pockets.
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13. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes the reduce temperature to 350 and bake for 50 minutes or until the skewer inserted in the middle of the filling comes out clean. (Note: Cover your crust with foil if it starts becoming too overdone)
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14. ​ Let your pie cool for 2 hours and serve immediately with whipped cream. Enjoy!
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All credit for this recipe goes to Nami Chen at justonecookbook.com! Her original post also included instructions for homemade whipped cream, which you can find here.
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Teru Teru Bozu Doll: Pokemon Edition!

11/2/2018

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By Ryan Ohara, GVJCI Community Outreach and Social Media Intern
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​The Teru Teru Bozu Doll is a special Japanese cloth ornament believed to promote good weather when hung by it's string.  It's name roughly translates to “shiny monk”, which can be attributed to the dolls likeness to a bald-headed monk. The doll dates back as far as the Edo period in Japan, where it was popular among children to hang it in front of their window before heading outside.  Many of these same dolls can still be found in Japan today, especially during rainy season and before special events. ​
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​If you need your own tiny spirit to guard your home from bad weather tomorrow, look no further!  The weather controlling pokemon Castform will make sure your future days are as bright and sunny as ever!  The doll itself is very easy to make and requires materials commonly found in any household.  ​ Just follow this simple tutorial below!
Preparation
To start making the doll, all you need is some white cloth, string, cotton balls, scissors, safety pins, and markers for the design.
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Step 1
Cut out a small square piece from the cloth using scissors.  It doesn't have to be perfect!  
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Step 2
Draw a design on the cloth using markers.  For this tutorial we'll be drawing Castform's face, but if you're doing anything else this is your chance to be creative!  Make sure to draw the face a little below the center of the cloth piece so that the face lines up with the front of the head.
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Step 3
Place some cotton balls on the inside of the cloth and wrap around the cotton such that the design is facing the outside.  If the head isn't big enough, just add more cotton balls!  If you are satisfied, tie the end with string to secure it in place.  
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Step 4
​Insert a safety pin at the top of the head.  Loop a long piece of string through the safety pin and tie it.  This is the string where the doll will hang from.  
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​And that's it!  Make sure to hang it up before you head outside tomorrow so that your day is nice and sunny!  Feel free to experiment with different designs so that Castform has lots of friends to play with!
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