Last night I made my preparations for the stew. I don't think I will ever cut another acorn squash again. It was way too hard, and I am way too clumsy. I said prayers the whole time and wasn't cut once. I was cut once but didn't bleed.
The onions and garlic were much easier to cut, and I blended the spices. When I get home all I will have to do is place it all together in the pot and hopefully do some editing.