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And a big thanks to you, too, Ed! Happy Thanksgiving.

Chocolate cream pie, with just the right amount of meringue on top, just slays me. I would definitely serve that AND, without a doubt, a Joe’s Stone Crabs (Miami Beach, FL) Key Lime Pie, which gives “to die for” a whole new meaning. What more does one really need besides these two delectable pies? Possibly a pumpkin pie, but then again why? And as an accessory, I would make a fresh chambord whipped cream, and along with that I would give people the option of vanilla Haagen Daz ice cream. pam@erogers.net

Ed: When I reply to one of your posts, my e-mail address does not come up. I am just listed as "Edit." Are you able to tell who I am or do I need to do something to remedy this? I went on my profile page but couldn't find any place to put any additional information. Thank you, pam@erogers.net

An all-pie Thanksgiving is truly an inspired idea. But which pie is the best mail-order pie? And next time you go to Two Little Red Hens, please encourage them to start doing mail order. Thank you!

I like "Food & WIne," though mostly for the News and Notes section, and really only for two reasons: (1) when they feature a new food &/or dessert that is available through mail order (that was how I discovered Jo's Chocolates in California), and (2) when they recommend restaurants. I sometimes get "Bon Appetit," but I just like the restaurant reviews and their Features section. And I ordered a subscription of "Gourmet" magazine after I went to Ruth's book reading here in Miami (she was fantastic), but other than restaurant reviews, I don't get too much out of it. At times I have picked up "Choclatier," but I'm not crazy about it's format and I wish it spent more time reviewing restaurants & providing information about places they recommend to get chocolate.

Calvin Trillin’s writing on food, travel, culture and life make me feel a personal connection to him and his subject matter. His infectious enthusiasm is endearing, and his command of the language gives his writing authority and clarity.

Although Trillin’s accomplishments are enviable, he never condescends. He projects a warmth and trustworthiness that make him convincing and thought-provoking. And besides feeling that it would be a privilege to know him (his dedication to his late wife, Alice, and his three daughters is inspiring), the idea of going to a restaurant that he particularly liked is just plain exciting.

Self-described “alpha hound” Jim Leff, cofounder of chowhound.com, uncovers secret deliciousness around New York and around the world. Jim leads an on-line community of adventure eaters and has written for publications such as Newsday, Slate, Wine & Spirits, The New York Times, Time Out New York. He is also a regular contributor to The Next Big Thing on NPR. Right now Jim is crisscrossing North America on a two-month delirious road trip in search of hyperdeliciousness. This eclectic and off-beat food writer will go to culinary extremes to find edible treasures that are cooked with heart and soul.

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More gourmand than gourmet, Johnny Apple pursued food writing with relentlessness and a serious interest in good meals. He was the sort of food writer who wrote with authority and unparalleled skill. He synthesized mounds of information, which he had enthusiastically compiled, and presented it in such a manner that it was easy to trust whatever he said.

Apple traveled grandly and ate prodigiously. In fact, much to his delight, he was often called “Three Lunches Johnny” by his colleagues at The New York Times.

Losing Johnny Apple and his outsized supply of energy and drive is a true pity.

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I read the article and thought about how sad it is that he is no longer with us. What a loss. Regarding the contest, can we file two submissions?

I heard a tribute from Calvin Trillin on NPR and Mr. Apple sounds like he was an extraordinary person. Thank you for your tribute as well.

Thanks for the heads-up about the NY Op-Ed piece by Nora Ephron. I agree ... she and Calvin Trillin are national treasures! And Ruth Reichl (though I enjoyed her book reading of her new book more than the book itself). I always love reading Mr. Trillin's New Yorker articles and I look forward to reading Ms. Ephron's latest book.

I went to Pearl and was somewhat disappointed by their Lobster Roll. What do you think of it?