First up, the Acorn Squash. It’s the adorable one. It literally looks like a giant, dark green acorn with deep ridges. It sits there, cute and harmless. But don’t let the sweet face fool you; it has a secret.
Now, meet the Kabocha. It’s the squat, round, dumpy cousin. It looks like a flattened pumpkin that got stepped on by a happy giant. Its skin is a deep, bluish-green with faint stripes. It’s not winning a beauty pageant. Oh, and it’s also called a Japanese Pumpkin.
So which one should you buy? It depends on your vibe tonight. Are you feeling cute and classic, or earthy and exotic? Let’s get into the flesh of the matter.