Talk:Key lime pie

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that picture isn't that great, because it's covered with some kind of whipped cream or something meaning that it doesn't show the actual key-limeness. T-1 14:53, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] On the contrary, that's exactly what a real Key lime pie looks like

The topping is meringue, the true topping for KLP. Cool whip & other whipped cream concoctions are not authentic KLP toppings.

But I do understand what you are saying. Perhaps if we could find a photo of one that's been cut or or a close up of a single slice on a plate? Just be sure that it's topped with meringue and isn't green!

It wouldn't be right to take out the one that's there, since it's a whole pie. Other images online are most likely copyrighted, so... the next time I make one I'll photograph a cut-away view and place that slice photo in addition to what's there. - Marc Averette 16:57, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] POV

Hi. I've tagged this article as POV, because there are a couple of bits that read like someone's point of view. Specifically:

"To the dismay of aficionados, ..." "Alas, many popular chain restaurants that have "Key lime pie" on their menus are not serving authentic Key lime pie to their patrons."

Not sure whether this is quite the right tag, but hopefully someone who knows the subject will be able to clean up the POVness.

Thanks. Jamse 10:06, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Well, as someone born & raised in Key west, not many know better than I do about it. Ask any professional dessert chef, they'll tell you about the green/yellow issue. A green or white Key lime pie without a meringue topping is about as authentic as a purple strawberry flavored Big Mac. If you want a source I have a Conch cookbook as well as old postcards that have the recipe on it. I can 100% assure you that the pie made from following these recipes will not be green or have a cool-whip topping. - Marc Averette 00:40, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I probably wasn't clear - I'm not disputing the facts over what the traditional colour / topping is - I'm from the UK and have never enjoyed one of these tastey-sounding treats! No, the issue I was raising was that the stuff about whether it dismays afficionados, and the use of the word "alas" sounds like it's not encyclopaedic / factual. If you said words to the effect of "the traditional way of making it is this, but some modern mass produced versions change the colour and substitute X topping for Y topping" then that would be a more neutral way of putting it. If you want to include info about whether the mass-produced version is disappointing to those who know the traditional version then I would expect to see some supporting info. Thanks. Jamse 09:45, 14 November 2006 (UTC)