Corn Chowder with water

3 ears fresh corn or 3 ears bicolor corn 4 ounces bacon , cut into 1/3 inch dice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion , cut into 1/2 inch dice 1/2[...]

4 (3/4-1 1/4 lb) acorn squash or 4 (3/4-1 1/4 lb) tiny pumpkins 1 slice bacon , diced 1/4 cup onion , finely chopped 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon chili[...]