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Winter Squash

Need help choosing, preparing and storing winter squash? Click on the following links to learn how to enjoy this delicious autumn vegetable.

Preparing Spaghetti Squash
Don't forget the spaghetti, squash that is. Learn easy and quick ways to prepare this winter vegetable.
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Cutting Winter Squash
Hammer away at your winter squash. Learn how to perfectly prepare this winter vegetable.
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Peeling Winter Squash
Peeling winter squash. Learn how to peel this winter vegetable … perfectly
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Winter Squash Soup
Warm up with this wonderful winter soup. Learn how to prepare [and enjoy] the perfect squash soup.
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October newsletter
Now Available!

The October 2009 newsletter features information on the new WIC food packages. The Food Safety section serves as a guide to proper handwashing during flu season. The Eating Right section includes information about walnuts and provides two recipes. Finally, new food safety website is highlighted on the back page.

Newsletter PDF version.

End childhood hunger by 2015

Help identify innovative steps that USDA FNS (United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service) can employ towards meeting this challenge. To see the invitation please click here.