Novice Nourishments

Roasting Squash: An Easy, Seasonal Side Dish

Cut squash in pieces, drizzle with olive oil, season, bake and the squash is ready for eating.

With squash in season, I was really excited to try something new with one of my favorite fall foods. I grew up eating buttercup squash grown in my parents' garden. I found cooking it could be as easy as nuking it in the microwave with some butter, salt and pepper. But as my love for food and trying new things has grown, I was anxious to be a little more adventurous. Roasting squash seemed like a logical next step. It seemed easy enough and would be a perfect seasonal side dish or something to toss in a salad. I used a modified recipe from ehow.com. The recipe didn't call for any specific squash, so I used what I had: half of a buttercup squash. Really, most edible squashes would do, with the exception of spaghetti squash, which gets …

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Get Involved: Upcoming Sporting Events and Clubs in Bethesda

For those interested in the Bethesda sports scene, there are several notable clubs and teams to join as well as exciting games to attend.

Sports in Bethesda are highly successful on several levels. High school athletics thrive in the area. There are also intramural options for adults, recreational teams for kids, and less conventional sports even have a rightful spot in town. There are plenty of ways to get involved with local sports, whether you just want to watch a game, play one, or sign your kid up. Take a look at the list below for several ideas of how to become part of the local athletic crowd. Adult Sports: Social Sports of Bethesda This adult intramural sports club offers year round leagues of multiple sports. The winter season, which will begin in November, will feature the ever-popular volleyball league. For more information, click here. Adolescent Sports: Walter …

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