Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash, some whole, some cut, laying on a wooden surface with a cloth and a spoon for scooping seeds

Acorn squash is a winter squash that gets its name from its acorn-like shape. The skin is usually green and the flesh is an appealing shade of orange that looks similar to pumpkin. The flavor of acorn squash is sweet and somewhat buttery. Many acorn squash cooking methods enhance these qualities by adding sugar and […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Ode to Okra

Now if you’re from the South, you are genetically programmed to love okra. I’m from California, but it didn’t take me long after moving out to the South to find a fondness for it myself! Normally, okra is enjoyed as a breaded and fried side item, however breading and frying foods have a tendency to […]