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3 1/2 cups of sugar, PLUS a cup of syrup in ONE pie? Man, the American Diabetic Institute is going to thank you for all the new customers.

I would love to make minipies like the peace pie so each person can have their own triple treat. For dinner, serve cornish game hens so everyone can have their own little bird, too. :)

Not sure if I understand the point of the peace sign version, unless you're trying to bake less pie (which might actually be a really good idea if you aren't having many people over), because then you'd still have to eat three slices of pie to get all three flavors. It's cute though.

I've had pecan-pumpkin pie before, and I thought that was superior to either of its "parents". Basically the gooey custard stuff in the pecan pie was replaced with pumpkin pie filling. Therefore, it retained the best part of the pecan pie (the pecan top) while the pumpkin seemed to benefit from the shelter (I'm one of those people who doesn't like the skin on the pudding).

Interesting that pumpkins and apples don't seem to play well together. I wouldn't have expected that.

I like the concept, but I'd rather just have three pies...this time of year is the only time I justify actually having several desserts at once, on the same plate. More pie, please!

haha, this is amazing. such fun!

I personally am not a pie person, so I vote for this uber-chocolatey pumpkin">http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/2009/04/baking-for-others-1-2-3.html">pumpkin pecan chocolate chip bread. perhaps add apple too if you like to complete the holy trinity!

I salute you!!!

Seems like he asked every question except for one (espically in these times) Are you making a profit???

Looks like they are working close to 12 hr days, and when you are paying more for "Higher End" quality products, at the end of the day, "Are you Making a Profit"? Now that this "Roach Coach Trucks" are now all the rage. I would like to know if they are making jingle?

Like the gold rush days of old, the persons that really did well were the merchants that sold supplies to the gold miners. It's probably the same for the Commissary Owners too. I do wish them well, as the restaurant business is a business that you don't own, "Owns You"

The bread is a turnoff....otherwise,look great!!

The last time I was in Israel I stayed at a hotel that offered a breakfast buffet. The food was nothing less than amazing. They had cheeses and spreads from all over the middle east, a large assortment of fresh baked bread, familiar and exotic fresh fruit, and the most delicious yogurts I can remember having. It was very different from the breakfast buffets I have been to here in the US (less animal fat, less protein, less fried potatoes, less sweetened simple starches). In any case, most of us at that hotel ate smaller portions and seemed to be just as satisfied since the food was so fresh and tasty.

So, for the record, I have never met or corresponded with Damon Gambuto (but, I would love to!). Also, for the record, I had Baby Blues delivered a few weeks ago, and had an extra-ordinary experience - story to follow.

To all the folks who are upset that Damon did not review the BBQ at Baby Blues, from what I can tell Damon Gambuto is a Los Angeles based burger correspondent, and he is great at what he does. Sometimes BBQ joints can offer up a good burger. In fact, Damon recently reviewed three burgers at Zeke's Smokehouse, which is directly across the street from Baby Blues. It is a great write up, and you can search for it on this site.

I went to Zeke's Smokehouse last night based on Damon's review and I loved it, and commented earlier today on that piece - thanking him, because the burger was so tasty. Damon gave baby Blues the same shot, and didn't love the burger. Oh, well. Get over it. At least he was brave enough to give that combination of flavors a fair shake.

BTW - I once had a a grilled veal chop topped with melted brie and lingonberries that was exquisite. Perhaps the burger would shine if the blue cheese and bacon stood out more and the sauce had whole berries rather than being more of a pureed sauce. It would probably require arugula to balance the sweet, salty and pungent with some peppery goodness. But, as a purist, I would still prefer a good, quality burger without all the hoopla and dressy fanfare. That's just how I roll.

I am assuming Lincolnberry is an Ebonics-esque play on lingonberry. If you are truly curious, give Baby Blues a call.

My experience at Baby Blues? My husband and I wanted beef ribs, and when I asked the gal on the phone how many came with the order she replied, "one - it's like a big steak." We decided to give it a shot, and each ordered one, which came with a choice of two sides. I opted for collards and mashed potatoes, hubby had corn and cole slaw. The sides were delish, but one of the ribs was burnt and less than half the size of the other rib.

I let my honey have the good rib and insisted he eat it while I called, because I am sweet like that (and we had just moved into our new place and he had been doing hard physical labor and desperately needed the fortification). The hostess got the manager who apologized profusely and asked if I wanted another rib. I did. Forty minutes later, the manager showed up at the door and told my hubz he cooked it himself. Maybe it was my sultry phone-sex voice, but I'd like to think it was solid dedication. Anyways, it was nice. A chuck blade, essentially. It didn't rock my socks off, but it was a good chuck rib weighing in at 16 ounces or more, and it was properly (lovingly?) cooked. The sauce was not my favorite, as it was a bit sweet and overly tart with vinegar for a tomato based sauce, and the XXX sauce was a bit salsa-like for my taste. The service, on the other hand, made a strong, favorable impression.

Thanks for the well-written review, Damon. As I left Zeke's last night, I glanced across the street and wondered if Baby Blues had a decent burger. Now I know what to expect.

Maack out.

I rarely buy chocolate chip cookies because the ones I make are the best ever. Just ask anyone who has had one.

glad to see HB in there...i was afriad i was the only one who dug their burger. they get mucho points for using the potato roll too!