Fall is in the air

Starting the cooler weather here in the hot Oklahoma summer. Thoughts of Pumpkins, and wreaths flow through my brain as I am driving on my lunch hour. What I want nothing more, than to go home and get last nights mess cleaned up. Cuddle up with a good show on Netflix and a Pumpkin Spice Latte. (soft blanket optional) Alass this not permanent weather this is just a facade of a fall afternoon. But hey, I'll pick up my son today, and head to get Juice. I'll take my reusable bag from where-ever, my little part of not adding to the collection of plastic in our landfills. Then head home maybe make acorn squash for dinner along with some sauteed spinach. 

1 Acorn Squash- Will feed you and a 3 year old

1 Acorn Squash 
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Tablespoons of butter
 (Optional) 4 tablespoons Agave nectar/Syrup   

Using a sharp, chef's knife, carefully cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to tip. The squash can rock back and forth, so be careful as you are cutting it.

Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy bits inside each squash half, until the inside is smooth.

Take a knife and score the insides of the acorn squash halves in a cross-hatch pattern, about a half-inch deep cuts.

Place the squash halves cut side up in a roasting pan. Pour 1/4-inch of water over the bottom of the pan so that the squash doesn't burn or get dried out in the oven.
Bake for about an hour to an hour 15 minutes, until the tops of the squash halves are nicely browned, and the squash flesh is very soft and cooked through. It's hard to overcook squash, it just gets better with more caramelization. But don't undercook it. bake at 425.

I got the photo from http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/classic_baked_acorn_squash/ and this is not their recipe, but doesn't this look FABULOUS? 


Sauteed spinach:

In a frying pan or large skillet take 

2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil 
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
if you have left over bacon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Minced onions or onion powder
Salt/ pepper to taste.

Add 3 Good handfuls of leafy fresh spinach it will cook down to nothing add more if you need more, but I am cooking for just me, and the little guy tonight.