4 md Acorn squash

8 tb Unsalted butter; softened

1 ts Cinnamon

1/2 ts Grated nutmeg

1/4 ts Ground cloves

1/2 c Real maple syrup

------------------------------FOR A VEGETABLE------------------------------ 4 sl Bacon; cut in quarters

--------------------------------FOR TIMBALES-------------------------------- 2 Eggs

Can't make up your mind how fancy to get? Here are 2 presentations of this tasty squash--one homey and one for "dress-up." PREHE