For centuries and still today, our significant focus has been and is on the autumn harvest, as a preparation for the upcoming winter. Our modern lifestyle shows no difference from our ancestors noting that many of us continue to stock up on hard-to-find items due to the projected shipping challenges in 2021. Our harvests also provide a way of being grateful for the bounty. Autumn squash and pumpkins represent the autumn showcase of meaningful bounty. Acorn squash rings are a delightful culinary treasure when cut into rings, seasoned, and baked until tender. Classic yellow squash can be split vertically, hollowed out, and filled with colorful squash ratatouille. Zucchini offers flexibility when fried, baked in a casserole, or added to a salad. Spaghetti squash is delicious and entertaining, especially for young children. Bring your harvest home to your table, as you recall the important vitality that comes from being appreciative of wholesome goodness. We are all genetically inclined to gather – sustenance and also with others. © Kelly McBride Loft