Working less, due to my recent injury is a challenging predicament. At moments the decreased income is enough to make me want to pull my hair out or have a shot of whiskey. However… yesterday was the first day of Fall, which marks of the beginning of my most cherished season for cooking.
I love this season because it is harvest time. This time of year is overflowing with heaps of vegetables that pine for roasting – namely squash. Roasting squash, I am convinced is one of life’s most superb mood altering activities. The beauty of roasting squash is that it is a process that takes a hard cold subject like an acorn squash and transforms it into something tender, sweet, savory and delicious.
So, I decided to “squash,” my financial anxiety by halving an Acorn Squash, heating the oven to 375° F and roasting it along with all of my worries. The intoxicating mix of sweet and savory aromas that filled the house along with that crisp autumn air and the soothing melodies of Arthur Verocai, reminded me of the joy of seasons changing. This simple intro to fall bliss reminds me that just like seasons, hardships are only temporary. They come and they go. While they are here, I think I’ll turn on the oven and roast them with some squash so as to bring out the nutty sweetness.
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