My lunch today revolved around a local white acorn squash I picked up at the Co-op this weekend.
I can’t say squash, or any “osh” word, without thinking of the OshKosh B’Gosh my mother dressed me in pretty much exclusively when I was a kid. She also used to tape bows to my head when I was a baby, but that’s another story…
I wasn’t sure what to expect with the white squash, but when I cut it open it had a great ‘fall’ scent. I cut it in half and scooped out the seeds and junk and then roasted it, facedown, at 400* for 30minutes. Then I flipped it over and filled the halves with a mix of ~ 4T raisins, 3T chopped walnuts, 1/2T butter, 2t maple syrup, big shakes cinnamon. Followed by a final 20minutes at 400*. How’d it turn out?
I’m on a recipe roll! The savory and sweet balanced out perfectly and the consistency was totally comforting.
I also snacked on a handful of peanuts while I studied,
and drank a Zevia Twist with lunch.
This was the last of my Zevia samples, tear! Cola is my favorite flavor but Twist is a very close second; I hate drinks like Diet Sprite because I think they taste like chemicals but this was just citrus and refreshing.
I’m heading to school now, I’ve got a book and a half (seriously) to print off before Anatomy. Chemistry class was canceled today (yay!) but we have our first extended lab from 6-8:40pm (boo!) tonight. We’re testing melting point ranges which sounds pretty interesting at least.
Were you a brand-loyal baby? I remember a lot of Keds too.
Eating Chalk 
Actually, your most-worn brand was “Polly Flinders” ( dresses with smocking; there was the peach-flowered one you wanted to wear every day on vacation when you were four – I was so distraught, because, of course, I wanted to show you off in all of your outfits!)
I went to Catholic school so unless you count ‘plaid skirt’ as a brand, I didn’t wear any! I wore a lot of Calvin Klein after school though.
I just bought an acorn squash (not a white one though) and am making that recipe for dinner! Good luck on your long day
Let me know how it turns out!
I made this again today. My third time since you posted it! The second time I actually took a photo of it, which I would post to my blog if A) I wasn’t so lazy and B) I actually used my blog. Anyway, this time I left out the cinnamon and added toasted coconut. Oh and I use Earth Balance to make it vegan friendly.
Thanks so much for posting this recipe. It has become my favorite
I am so glad you like it!
oh. my. gosh. that looks SO good! hmm, maybe this year i should grow acorn squash! butternut was pretty happy in my yard last year =)
as far as baby brand loyalty, i was a diaper baby, haha. they couldn’t get me to wear clothes…
This looks delicious! After one entire week of summer weather in California, we are back to COLD and GRAY, aka the perfect weather for this dish!