My favorite squash variety is called Kabocha Squash. It's from Asia and is like a buttercup only it's sweeter, dryer and stores longer. I've grown it myself with great success. It makes lovely squash to eat and best of all, great pies. I've given a link so that you can see some varieties and their descriptions. I don't know if you can find them in grocery stores, but they might be found at farmer's markets.
http://www.johnnyseeds.com/c-5...
