[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Liz, it sounds like a great thanksgiving day dish! (I think I will try it before then!) ( I would not be surprised if Jaques' mother was probably using one of these pumpkins!)

https://www.rareseeds.com/musquee-de-provence-pumpkin

120 days. These gorgeous, big, flat pumpkins are shaped like large wheels of cheese and are heavily lobed and ribbed. The skin is a beautiful, rich brown color when ripe. The flesh is deep orange, thick, and very fine flavored; fruit grows to 20 lbs each. This traditional variety from southern France is great for fall markets. Pure European seeds.

https://www.seedsavers.org/category/squash
Rouge Vif d'Etampes Squash

(aka Bright Red Etampes, Cinderella) Beautiful French pumpkin introduced in the United States by W. Atlee Burpee in 1883; documented by Vilmorin the same year. Very flattened red-orange fruit with wide ribs, weighs up to 20 pounds. Favored by French chefs for rich soup stock. 95 days.

[Liz]

French pumpkins........sheer heaven to this francophile.