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You'll find it in the produce section usually in a basket underneath the counters with the loose taters, turnip and onions. It should be uniformly firm with no gouges or bruising and relatively heavy ~ give it a shake (sloshing or rattling is bad). If it's been waxed, before you peel it :rinse it under very hot water, swish it with some vinegar then rinse it again with very hot water. If you're not able to find decent squash (though you should at this time of year) you can also use sweet potatoes which you prepare exactly the same way (I don't peel mine ~ I just cut up the peel into bits as I'm mashing).
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