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Winter squash boasts dense flesh, rich textures, and an earthy sweetness that intensifies during storage, making them a go-to ingredient throughout winter.

Our Fellow Elise Dudley has been inviting guests to learn more about the diversity of the squash crop! (Spoiler alert: the students all discovered that squash is delicious!) But there's more to squash than meets the mouth.

A Core Element in Cuisines Across the Globe
Winter squash has a starring role in many traditional dishes, central in everything from earthy stews to intensely sweet pies. For example, in Japan, the kabocha squash has been an enduring winter staple, often prepared as a savory soup or simmered with adzuki beans.

Why Heirlooms Matter
Cultivating a diversity of crops supports healthy ecosystems, soil fertility, and increases the likelihood of having varieties that are resilient to threats of pests, diseases, and changing climatic conditions.

There are over 6,000 plant species that have been historically cultivated for food, while fewer than 200 presently contribute in a significant way to global food production.*

*According to the FAO’s 2019 report The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.

Protecting Agricultural Diversity in the Face of Change
Solving the challenge of sustainably feeding a growing global population — even as increasingly extreme weather events occur! — hinges on a commitment to conservation and crop diversity while continuing to honor the cultural heritage of our agricultural systems.

Preparing Winter Squash
Winter squash’s tough, thick rinds allow for long storage in the winter months, but getting through the tough skin can be daunting. Our chefs are sharing some ideas for how to do it tomorrow — link in bio for more! #LoveBonAppetit #WinterSquash #HeirloomVegetables #CropDiversity #SustainableFarming #FoodSovereignty #SquashTips @bamcofellows ...

Download and explore the Amplifying Black Culinarians cookbook now! 📣

Bon Appétit team members from across the country explore their heritage in our first-ever digital cookbook to celebrate Black History Month.

Head to the link in our bio now to download the cookbook. #AmplifyingBlackCulinarians #BlackHistoryMonth #foodinspiration #foodculture ...

🎵 All you need is boba. All you need is boba. All you need is boba, boba. Boba is all you need. - The Beatles (sorta)

📸: @andrews_diningservices guests enjoying boba tea #LoveBonAppetit #BobaLove #BobaLife #BubbleTeaTime #TeaLovers #BubbleTeaAddict ...

We interrupt your scrolling with inspiration for your sweet tooth! 🦷
1️⃣ Brownie Sundaes at @bonappetitatpacific
2️⃣ Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes from @carletondine
3️⃣ Pastries from @bonappetit_lihq
4️⃣-5️⃣ Assorted pies from @scudining

What's your sweet tooth telling you? 😉 #LoveBonAppetit #SweetTooth #DessertLovers #SweetTreats #FoodieFinds #TreatYourself ...