Several years ago, I was surprised and delighted to discover a young oak tree had sprouted in my backyard. I love trees so much. I appreciate their place in nature, and I marvel at their beauty. So ...

Acorn squash is a treat straight from the garden! This veggie has a delicious buttery orange interior and is so easy to ...

Winter squash includes butternut squash, acorn squash, and delicata. They are harvested and eaten when fully mature.

As much as I would like to deny it, summer will be fading soon and fall will arrive in all its autumnal beauty, bringing with it some favorite flavors we look forward to every year. Acorn squash (also ...

Are you still looking for that special dish for your Thanksgiving feast? We've compiled easy side dishes, appetizers and ...

When I was growing up, my experiences with winter squash were limited to two things: Carving a pumpkin for Halloween, and my mother's sugary acorn squash side dish. My mother would halve the squash, ...

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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of winter squash. Now add a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of maple sugar and a few fresh sage leaves, and that same roasting takes this simple ...

Instead of serving the same old turkey, try one of these Thanksgiving main dishes instead. There are alternatives like ...

Call it a seasonal collision, but fall’s splendidly bumpy, striped and oblong gourds are spilling onto the heirloom tomato tables at farmers markets around the Bay Area. And it won’t be long before ...

Call it a seasonal collision, but fall’s splendidly bumpy, striped and oblong gourds are spilling onto the heirloom tomato tables at farmers markets around the Bay Area. And it won’t be long before ...