PJ, with regards to Boston Creme Pie, be sure to read Greg Patent's 'origins' article from Gastronomica Fall 2001, carolinorygun has a link to it in the Boston Creme Pie thread in the Desserts area of the (new) BC. I think it'll give you a lot of historical background to work with. I know I intend to try a chocolate fondant based topping on one fairly soon. (It gives me an excuse to make a batch of fondant, too.) But that miniature one in the picture in your blog article is fascinating. Thanks for the info., Mike. I'll check Greg's article out form the community link. I had no clue that the original was so complicated - fondant & chocolate icing, the almonds on the sides, etc. I want to make it EXACTLY as the recipe says, and blog it - should be fun! PJH

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