Girl vs. Squash

Today I learned a valuable lesson about squash. You may think that squash is an innocent vegetable, rich with nutrients, and versatile enough to use in a wide range of ways. I learned that a squash is delicious yet ruthless. Beware of the squash. I like my fingers. They help me do useful things like open doors, play the piano (ya right), eat sandwiches. I would appreciate keeping them, but my first squash conquest, the acorn variety, had a different idea. Have you ever tried to cut an acorn squash?? Let me tell you. NOT EASY. You need an insanely sharp knife, a towel, knowledge of which way to cut and patience. Unfortunately I did not have three of those four things. I had a towel, people. That is all. Once I finally, narrowly keeping all of my digits, cut the thing open, it was easy as pie. Loaded it with brown sugar and butter, and popped that baby in the oven. In 45 minutes, I had two meals worth of squash, and two cat helmets... Okay, that's wrong, but seriously, they were perfect size for a cat! If you'd like to try an acorn squash, I'd humbly suggest using the following recipe: Cut squash in half, and scoop out the "guts" fill cavities generously with brown sugar, butter and salt and pepper Cook 45 min on 350 or until fully cooked through Too easy! Except for the cutting part. You are on your own!