[ Soup is also a fantastic idea and Himeka finds herself nodding readily. Pumpkin soup, both sweet and savory versions...it's not as easy to make them light, but that could be a fun challenge as well. And there is plenty of innards to make both soup and pies several times over. ]

What sort of soups are you thinking?

[ The top of the pumpkin goes to the side. Given the size of the gourd, there's ample room for both women to get their heads nice and...goopy. Not dirty, pleasantly goopy. ]

I do! Whenever I can. So it's hard not to jump at opportunities like this when they come up. What about you?