It's a date!

I got to drink this tonight!

A "smoothie" of rice milk, almond butter, vanilla bean, and dates :)

Back in July, the results of some tests led to me being ALLOWED to eat certain amounts of butter and dates. My excitement rivals a little girl's 1st trip to Disney, Y'all!

In August, I tried butter, resulting in less than desirable results. Barf

I've had some amount of butter since that day, but had yet to try dates until tonight.

Shockingly, they've remained in my person and have yet to make a reappearance...

*Side note: I now have 2 years sober. Everything I said last year still rings true*

You butternut cry, butternut pout, I'm telling you why...

I found my camera...in a bucket of my friend's Halloween candy. Don't ask, I have no idea.

Butternut Squash conquered!

Cut it in half (I had a Hell of a time doing this. I suggest a Machete)



Put it face down in a pan with half an inch of water



Bake for 40 minutes at 375. I know it's looks scary, but after you remove the skin(No, you can't eat it. My friend tried) it's really good.



Voila!



It's pretty filling and tastes great. I think this is my fav squash so far.