Prairie Fare: Exploring winter squash

Squash can be oblong or round, and their skins can be shiny or bumpy. NDSU photo
Squash can be oblong or round, and their skins can be shiny or bumpy. NDSU photo

Squash is an excellent source of fiber and potassium, and it can be stored for many months.

“I like wearing sweaters,” someone said.

“I enjoy the beautiful colors of the leaves,” another person commented. “I like oven meals with baked potatoes, meatloaf and baked squash,” I added. Yes, I was quite specific.

Several more people added their favorite thing about fall as an icebreaker before a meeting. I…