Did you know that the pumpkins you carve into Jack-o-lanterns are different types of pumpkins than the ones that you bake into pies?

Generally, carving pumpkins have stiff straight walls and fibrous flesh so they can stand up while being carved and a hollow center cavity for holding candles and creating that eerie glow.  Baking pumpkins typically have sweeter flesh and thinner walls with a smooth and drier texture, which makes for tasty pies... Read more