I suspect that Gerard is anti-pumpkin. 

In fact, based on his post about it, I'm pretty sure:

I couldn't leave it alone:

To be contrarian, pumpkin pie is one of my favorites, along with lemon creme pie.

So. On All Saints' Day, cut the pumpkin into chunks, and steam said chunks until the inside part ('guts') is soft. Scrape said guts into a mixing bowl, add pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon & nutmeg), and sugar as appropriate for the volume of guts or taste. 

Pour into pie crust(s), and bake at 475 deg F for 15 minutes, then 375 deg for about 45 min. Done when nothing sticks to a knife stuck into the middle when pulled out.

Serve with cream, whipped cream, or home made vanilla ice cream. (Recipe for *that* at the above listed blog.)

As promised. vanilla ice cream, below the fold.