Whether you call them gourds, squash, or cucurbits—I'll never forget one of the nerdiest (and funniest) quotes from a seed breeders' conference I attended was from legendary seed breeder John Navazio who said, "Cucurbits were bottle-necked a long time ago."*—they are found in nearly every cuisine in the world and seem to have the chameleon-like ability to complement every one of their unique profiles. Think squash is just butternut and acorn? Think again… local farmers are growing a rainbow of new, flavorful varieties! From soups and main dishes to desserts and even sorbets, squash has come a long way from...