SENSING SWEETNESS: WHEN TO PICK YOUR DELICATA SQUASH

Picking the perfect delicata squash ripe is key to enjoying its sweet taste. When your delicata begins to yellow with a firm rind, you're on the right track. Give it a gentle squeeze; if it feels slightly soft, it's ripe and ready. Remember, a shiny skin suggests ripeness, while any damage signal that it's best to pass on it. Avoid squash with