65351 Mon Dec 27 17:53:34 -0800 2004 5 2 Los Angeles Area 0 352075 I did an analysis of the Filling Station pumpkin pie with a baker friend this weekend. It appears that between the layer of graham cracker and pumpkin is a lovely, custard like layer of... wait for it... almond paste! it adds an extra layer of texture and flavor that really makes the pie unique. Just thought the 'hounds would like to know! Mr. Taster Mon Dec 27 17:53:34 -0800 2004 0 Mr. Taster 1 352311 It also makes the pie a potential death dessert for those with nut allergies (#1 food allergy on the planet). I hope they have it posted which pies are almond-paste enhanced. Wed Dec 29 16:27:12 -0800 2004 352075 0 wavewench 2 352322 Oy Seriously, if you have a potentially life threatening nut allergy, don't you ask about these things first? I'm a diabetic and I always ask about sugar content before I eat something. It also limits my consumption of that wonderful pumpkin pie to just a spoonful :-( Mr. Taster Wed Dec 29 17:26:27 -0800 2004 352311 0 Mr. Taster 1 352360 Sorry Mr. Taster, It is not almond paste! It is also not a graham cracker crust! Wed Dec 29 20:04:49 -0800 2004 352075 0 FillerUpman 2 352456 how about a hint? :-) Mr. Taster Thu Dec 30 12:20:30 -0800 2004 352360 0 Mr. Taster 3 352561 Has it occured to you that when a chef or baker has a winning recipe that he is going to keep it close to his/her vest, especially if he wants the customers to keep coming back for more. Thu Dec 30 20:58:45 -0800 2004 352456 0 Chino Wayne