INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can cut up and roast thin-skinned summer squash without peeling it. If you want to roast winter squash in bite-sized pieces, then you should peel it with a sharp knife. If you want to roast larger pieces of winter squash, simply slice the squash in half. Then, use a spoon to remove the seeds. Prick the skin with a fork to prepare it for roasting. Spread small pieces of squash in a thin layer over the bottom of a roasting pan and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Drizzle them with some olive oil. If you're roasting a large winter squash, sprinkle the cut side with salt and pepper and drizzle it with a bit of olive oil. Place both halves of the squash, skin side down, on a metal roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray. . Thin-skinned squash cut into small pieces will roast in about 20 to 30 minutes. Thicker-skinner squash cut in large pieces will take 30 to 45 minutes to roast. The flesh should be tender and easy to pierce with a fork. Add salt and pepper if needed. Scoop small pieces onto a plate alongside your main dish. Large pieces can be served individually, or you can scoop out the filling and mash or puree it.

SUMMARY: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 C). Wash the outside of the squash and pat it dry with paper towel. Decide whether or not to peel your squash. Season the squash. Bake the squash Test the squash for doneness. Taste the squash for seasonings. Serve your roasted squash.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is a very common slang term throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The literal meaning is "silver," but you can use it almost exactly like you'd use "dinero." "Plata" is pronounced "PLAH-tah." Both syllables use a short a sound, but "plah" rhymes more with the English word "raw" and "tah" with "the." This is another common slang word. "Pasta" is the Spanish word for "dough," "paste," or "pulp" (plus the Italian noodles). You can use it basically like you'd use "dough" in English. "Pasta" is pronounced almost exactly like the English word "pasta" "PAHS-tah." "Suelta la pasta!" ("SWELL-tah lah PAHS-tah") means essentially "Gimme the dough!" This is a somewhat rude way to ask for money it's what a bank robber might say to the teller. "Harina" is literally "flour" (like you'd use for baking), but you can use it as a slang term for money like "pasta." This term is popular in Costa Rica and elsewhere. "Harina" is pronounced "ah-DEE-nah." Note that the h at the beginning of the word is silent. This literally means "fly" (the insect). It's another term that's popular in Costa Rica. "Mosca" is pronounced "MOE-scah." This term is popular in Cuba. It specifically refers to foreign money not the money used in Cuba itself. The meaning is roughly "badge" or "emblem." "Divisa" is pronounced "dee-VEE-sah." " This is a term used in Mexico. It literally means "fair" (as in a festival or carnival). You'd use it to describe loose metal coins not paper money. "Feria" is pronounced "FEH-dee-ah."

SUMMARY: Use "plata" for money. Use "pasta" for money. Use "harina" for money. Use "mosca" for money. Use "divisa" for international money. Use "feria" for "coins" or "change.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You are more likely to stick to an exercise program if you make it an automated behavior, like brushing your teeth, which you do no matter what. Neuroscience research has shown that it takes time to create a new habitup to 66 days. But that means that if you stick with exercise for just two months, you will form a new habit that can last a lifetime. Research shows that people who exercise with others enjoy exercise more than those who exercise alone. A "workout buddy" can also make it more likely that you will take that six a.m. run! A personal trainer can provide a personalized exercise program and motivation. Committing to run a 5K race or a fitness challenge provides you with a goal to work toward. The Office of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition sponsors a variety of challenges, and you can track your progress online. Physical fitness will not improve linearly, but measuring one or more aspects of your fitness can help show your progress over time, which will help keep you motivated. Electronic fitness trackers provide a wide variety of health tracking capabilities, from simple step counting to tracking your sleep patterns and heart rate. A number of websites are also available for tracking fitness as well as nutrition. Some, like RunKeeper, can even help you find a fitness buddy.

SUMMARY: Make exercise a habit. Exercise with others. Sign up for a challenge. Track your progress.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Various plants grow at different speeds. Look at various species of the plant you wish to grow. For instance, the glacier tomato will grow in 50 days compared to the average 70-90 day growth period of normal tomatoes. Certain types of greens grow very fast. Microgreens grow in 14 days. Arugula takes 21 days to grow. Lettuce takes 28 days to grow. There are many greens that grow quickly, particularly those that are used in salads. If you are growing vegetables, pick ones that grow quickly. Fast growing vegetables include, snap beans, beets, broccoli, green onions, radishes, squash, cucumbers, okra, and peas. Fast growing flowers are useful for gifts or for filling out a garden. Pot Marigolds, Cosmos, and Yellow Flags grow fast and look great. Other great flowers to consider are sunflowers, sweet peas, and nigellas.

SUMMARY:
Choose the type of plant you want to grow. Consider growing greens. Pick your vegetables. Select fast growing flowers.