Salary by Industry. Food scientists working in the scientific research and development services industry earned an average annual salary of $75,270 as of May 2011, while those working directly for the federal government earned an average of $91,430 per year.
To Boil Summer Squash: 1  Slice the squash into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. 2  In a saucepan, bring lightly salted water to boiling. 3  Add the sliced squash to the boiling water. 4  Cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes or until the squash is just tender. 5  Drain well. Slice the squash into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. 2  In a saucepan, bring lightly salted water to boiling. 3  Add the sliced squash to the boiling water. 4  Cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes or until the squash is just tender.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut the squash into sticks like French fries. Arrange squash pieces on a baking sheet and season with salt. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, turning the fries over halfway through baking.