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On Tue 29 Jul 2008 06:20:50p, Jean B. told us...

> aem wrote:
>> While shopping today I saw a frozen lemon meringue pie by Claim
>> Jumpers, a chain restaurant I've never been to. Something about the
>> packaging, perhaps the height of the box, attracted me. Didn't buy it
>> but it made me think. We buy pies from various bakeries and from
>> Marie Callenders. None is terrific, most are okay (and better than
>> the crust I make). What are the chances that the frozen pie might be
>> an okay substitute? -aem

>
> The ingredients might be a clue. I like to buy things that are
> made from things I might cook with myself. Also, obviously (or
> not), NO HFCS or partially hydrogenated oils/fat.
>


I just don't buy into the HFCS debacle, but i totally agree on any
hydrogenated fats.

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