So I was cleaning a pumpkin to make Pumpkin pie, and if you've never cleaned a Pumpkin before, it requires a decent amount of force to scoop the guts out, as well as a sturdy spoon for scooping. So I'm looking through our serving spoons to find one with a sharper edge. And found myself asking "Do we have a sharper spoon?" which was not something I ever thought I'd say.

Anyway I got a ton of Pumpkin puree from this jack-o-lantern. so I'm going to make a pie, but I also want to try and make Pumpkin soup. And yes, I'm aware that Sugar Pie Pumpkins are better for pies, but Jack-O-Lantern is nearly as good, and hey it was free from a neighbor. Seriously, don't let anyone tell you Jack-O-Lanterns don't work for pies (I would advise against using ones that have been carved, as they'll quickly rot). We've made ours from them for years now, and they always turn out good. Pumpkin pie can be made from many different types of Pumpkin, as well as a few varieties of Squash. And whatever you decide to make will be way better than store bought.