Every week, we invite you to participate in the HealthyYum community by using a particular food or ingredient picked by one of our users, posting it on your blog and uploading the picture to HealthyYum.com.

The challenge for the week of Oct. 12 - 18 reflects the Autumn season here in the U.S. Pull out your favorite PUMPKIN recipes and show us what you can incorporate this nutritious and delicious food into a fantastic dish.

The winner of this week's challenge will receive a package from YummyEarth Organic Candy (just in time for Halloween). In addition to the giveaway, they've generously offered a discount to all HealthyYum users - just use the code "healthyyum" at the checkout for 20% off orders of $25 or more (Oct. 5 - Nov. 15). (Submit your photos by 11:59 PM EST on Saturday Oct. 17, 2009 for a chance to win).

Need some inspiration? Check out this Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Cashews by Ksenia and Pumpkin Protein Shake by Linda.

As usual, the details are in our weekly newsletter, so sign up already!