We have such a wide range of experience and knowledge here I am sure that there is someone who knows the answer to this. I am sure it is also on the internet, but I can't find it.

A friend gave me a couple of HUGE Hubbard Squashes! They are beautiful! I know how to cook them, last week I tried it for the first time and it was yummy. It is also a nice way to get some healthy carbs that aren't fructose. The problem is this - the squash I had LAST week was far smaller than this one and I almost cut my hand off cutting it. I want to slice this monster in half to roast it, but how? Is there a way to soften it a bit to make it easier to cut? Otherwise I might need an axe or chainsaw