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s Disclaimer:  I haven't been paid to promote any products or sites, just sharing how to help garden birds survive the chillier weather.  Hi Honeys,  I had the best time yesterday in the kitchen. I know I've been wittering on about it all week but it really has gotten cold. I'm automatically reaching for a cardigan in the mornings, the central heating is on and Hubby made me laugh by saying he can tell it's getting cold because I have my slippers on 💖  He's right of course, dear ones. I really am trying to change and to wear them...

While we do love summer squash (hello zucchini!) winter squash is at the tip of our tongues today. Perhaps it's the cold air or the sound of my neighbor trying to put their Christmas lights up way too early, no matter the cause, today is all about one winter squash in particular: the butternut squash. Also known as the butternut pumpkin or gramma, this winter squash is similar in taste to a pumpkin with a sweet and nutty flavor. Technically considered a fruit (say what?!) you can roast, saute, steam and puree this squash to make anything and everything from...