not to derail the subject of pumpkin but has anyone tried this fruit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synsepalum_dulcificum
it is also known as the miracle fruit. literally watched a states of tara episode this week with it and was like dang i need to try this out. not have yet but need to order some and it is actually pretty expensive. gonna probably buy a bunch and have a party with it and lots of foods that it makes taste good lol.

but basically if not check link it turns all bitter and sour foods into tasting sweet and good cause it latches something onto your tongue that does something with the acids in those foods that make it so they taste different. sounds like a fun time to try out with every sour and bitter food you can get your hands on and some beers!