It was the perfect job for high school and college students as we stopped serving at 8:00 p.m. and usually everyone was out the door by 9:00 p.m. Good luck, Pies and sauces #5 can = 56 oz. Bonanza in Cedar Falls closed in 2010, replaced by a Buffalo Wild Wings, and the Waterloo location followed in fall 2012, with demolition following soon after. . Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy | Des Moines IA - Facebook Good to read a post from someone from my past. I find it interesting that everyone remembers the Royal Ambrosia Pie when there were so many excellent offerings. . He was always willing to teach. Thats why it was sooooo rich tasting. Additionally many of Bishops locations were in malls, which were rumored to be on the decline. (Use cold beaters and bowl) Chocolate bar (to make chocolate curls) With two service lines we could feed 140 people every 10 minutes. Over that time, I moved through almost every position. I remember getting a special-order hamburger, a little staircase-shaped wedge of cheddar cheese (with a cocktail toothpick in the top) and the chocolate pie. I have looked and looked for a similar recipe. Id come home from school, change, head to Bishops for early dinner, and then work my 3 hour shift. Mr. Otto was his name, and another guy named Marty was the assistant manager. I loved how you got a seperate dish for nearly every single item! The Honeybaked Ham stores sells their own version of a dozen frozen Orange Rolls that are similar to, but not exactly the same as Bishops. What a wonderful blast from the past, down memory lane! I worked out on the floor for like a week and then became dishwasher in the back. Thanks for bringing back these memories. (Not quite like Bishops) Which got everyone to talking about Bishops and there memories. My grandparents remained there and loved Bishops. Lemon juice 6 tbsp Always appreciated that you could choose a full meal or just pie & coffee. Through Bishops I got to know lots of people from all the Lincoln high schools. Green Peppers (diced fine) 1 1/2# BISHOP'S BUFFET - Encyclopedia Dubuque Thank you for this lovely memory! 6. And that fireplace. The next Des Moines bishop is a philosopher, cyclist and favored professor with Iowa roots. 236 reviews Opens in 22 min. Westroads won many company awards for Guest Increases Y over Y, Profit % to Sales, Food Cost Control, and my favorite was three times serving over 4300 guests from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Whart a rush on holidays like Mothers Day and when the busses from Aksarben would rollup unloading hungry Racetrack betters headed back to DesMoines-Kansas City and other destinations. Heres a postcard I found of the Bishops at the Westroads, https://www.cardcow.com/images/set593/card00900_fr.jpg, As for the dining rooms you dont recognize, they were from the Bishops that was downtown @ 1414 Douglas, https://www.cardcow.com/172057/bishop-cafeteria-1414-douglas-street-omaha-nebraska/. We were the best of friends for so many years. But you could run up a bill at Bishops. I miss Bishops! The company policy for menu planning stated that we would always have a fried or baked fish on the serving line, and on Fridays there would be 2 fish selections, one baked and one fried. Do you have any idea how I can get a recipe? Couldnt finish that chicken but always made room for that chocolatey pie. Sort of like Moms Cinnamon rolls or the old hot dog shop that both used to live at Westroads. Running around all the tables after it closed it was my own private playground. We went to the Bishops in Sioux Falls SD and Sioux City IA when I was little. ), and also the restaurant in Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids. Then was the beef patty with mushrooms and a lot of other tasty rotating entrees. As the other busboy and myself were talking and unloading the couples tray, I opened a carton of milk that was on the tray and proceeded to pour it into the glass. A dining patron from Iowa City, IA tried it, liked it, and rated it . Absolutely melted in your mouth. Toward the end, Bishops was a shell of its former self. Bacon Grease 1 pt Everyones memories of the food is spot on! Theyd deduct the meal cost from my paycheck, I want to say I was earning $2.25 an hour but not positive. My name is Jeff Puls and I worked for you as second assistant manager @ Bannister Mall in Kansas City. Rim Sauce yield 4 3/4 qts And my memories of eating at Bishops were just as fond. Mix ice cream mix, pudding, and milk together and stir with wire whisk. I always cringe when I see ice cream in the recipe instead of ice cream mix. I poured coffee, tea, and water. So perfect. and we had some memorable parties. I remember the balloons being in a bin near the cash register, with cardboard shoes at the bottom of each balloon (the printed shoe design was kind of an old fashioned shoe). I will try to find a reason to turn on the little light so that the wait staff will stop by to offer me more of something. Water 3 qts Such a tragedy all are gone! The new owners slowly began shuttering the various Bishops locations. I also remember the Prime Rib and Baked Ham carved for each customer, the array of jello salads, strawberries in a bowl topped with whipped cream, custard cups and round yeast rolls dusted with flour. I would love to even just see it againlike a documentary. Virtually everyone who worked there was a kid at my high school. After watching her do this with bread and buns my exasperated cousin said Lady, please dont handle food and then put it back. The Bishop Buffet, Corner Brady and Second Streets Davenport, IA A hamburger and the chocolate pie, every time. Thanks for posting..Doug Cass, Jay and Douglas, I too worked at the bishops in downtown Omaha. Do you remember the name of the chef st the westroads Bishops in the early 70s? The Orange Rolls were 17 cents each, a pat of butter was extra either 2 or 3 cents. We were just talking about it the other day and then I ran across this. 7. It was her first job. Love your blog! The lead hostess in charge of the busboys and busgirls was Mrs. Felicia Rose. But I think the quality of food was quite a bit different then. I love to hear these stories. The evening were really slow only serving about 275-350. I miss the recipes that I use to make. Yes! I will try to find a table in the middle fireplace room or the furthest west room. I loved Roses Chicken and well remember their great big neon green and pink sign! I was sad when they tore down Westdale Mall a few years ago, even though Bishops had gone out of business several years earlier. Loved their French silk pie and fried chicken! I have tons of amazing stories about Bishops they impacted my education on how things should be done. *Jerry Vandersanden was a font of knowledge in food prep and kitchen planning. My family would visit the Bishops Buffet at Duck Creek Mall in Bettendorf on Saturdays for lunch. Thank you John. He loved that place. People who ate there every single day. Place in two large steam table pans. I worked at the Downtown Omaha Bishops Cafeteria but didnt do any baking but, as my favorite pie, I did see this pie being made. They ate lunch there every Thursday for years. Makes 3 pies. I worked at the Waterloo Iowa location for 2-3 years and worked at the Cedar Falls location as well. Wouldnt that be wonderful? I have many wonderful memories of the Bishops Buffet at Duck Creek Plaza. I have tried different ways with butterscotch pudding but have not figured out what they did with it produce the rum sauce. 314 were here. I remember thinking having a job must be really hard. But. You kids and your brother Tony had great times together. MANY thanks to you, Ms Cassette for this blog and everyone who wrote in about my beloved Bishops. What a great trip down memory lane- Thank you!!!! Water 3 qts 4 cups Combine and bring to boil My sisters and I all worked for you in Council Bluffs. But oh how I do remember the Ambrosia pie. Although it is certainly possible, as many have, to make a pie so similar that it is just as good. My sister remembers getting balloons at Bishops that had feet on them? About a week before they opened I had to train at the downtown location next to the Cooper theater (now the Holland Center). One in St Louis Park and anothers in Roseville at Har Mar Mall. My parents met at the old Bishops in Sioux City back in the 1930s. There was one in the mall downtown Council Bluffs too. March 11, 2022 Bishop's Cafeteria in Des Moines When my mother, Doris Wilson, enrolled in American Institute of Business (AIB) in 1937, playing basketball paid for her tuition. Those 2 ingredients really gave the sour cream a great flavor. Like a preppy uncles den, woody and proper but not pretentious. He was also one of the people who help create this famous ambrosia pie everyone seemed to love. He might have been the head chef and had transferred from one of the mid-west locations to help open the Chapel Hills Mall location. I remember going down that tray line which seemed to go on forever in a large U-shaped formation, passing section after section of food, everything looking good, and finally coming to the end with a tray full of food where a cashier sitting in a chair would tally it up, quickly typing the keys on the cash register. Opinion: In Davenport building . You had to warm up the chocolate to the right temperature.. Several years ago I snapped a photo of a recipe for Bishops chocolate pie that I found in a cookbook. Fold in softened ice cream and pour into cooled pie crust. Glad to hear you went to culinary school and became a chef. But their story began long before that. No luck. John, do you remember the name of the small arcade that was in the south hall on the ground level? 35 reviews Open Now. The Lettuce Wedge salad with Dressing and Blue Cheese Crumbles was very popular and one of the first things you saw in the line, but I was afraid of anything called Blue Cheese back then! It comes in a powdered or liquid form. *Dave Bailey was my buddy. The smoking deck was above this entrance and to the east a ways. I LOVED THAT JOB! And what is ice cream mix instead of real ice cream? 3 graham cracker crusts Everything there was so delicious and not at all on the cheap as we find at buffets today. I do know that Von Maur opened in August of 1995. Bishops respected the time and dedication it took to be a member of management. Mix well. We used to hide orange rolls and fried chicken in our lockers, but the managers always caught us. Yes! Thanks for posting these memories! have ever been accurate. I too ALWAYS chose the chocolate pie and could never finish it after my helping of fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy. We started the task with a bar of chocolate that was a 10 lb. Some of !y favorites were: Harvard beets, the best bar b que sauce, French coconut pie, orange chiffon cake, Mexican lasagna, Cooking time: Baking Time1 hr. The only thing I found out from the restaurant is they told me butterscotch pudding . (Sadly, Duck Creek Mall is gone, now, as is Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids.) I know the main things about this I remember from those years (1979-1984) is this pie had Kari syrup, coconut, and quick oats. Thanks to E. Crocker! Heres a postcard w/more shots of the Bishops at the Westroads. For the Love of Bishop's Buffet: Why, Oh Why, Did They Close? The Deserts started at you on the way down the line. Beat with electric LOVED THE FOOD AND THE PEOPLE I WORKED WITH. I loved the fried chicken (the best I have ever had), the bread, the corn, the mashed potatoes (without gravy), and, above all, the Royal Ambrosia, which I consider the best pie on Earth, by far.. https://www.cardcow.com/514234/bishop-buffet-westroads-omaha-nebraska/, The ones you dont recognize come from the Bishops that was downtown (at 1414 Douglas..havent found any other pics/info). Mix pudding and milk until well blended and thickened. The people were really the best who worked there. Also, my favorite was the occasional orange cake with orange buttercream frosting with tiny orange mandarin slices on top, my favorite even above the ambrosia pie, I would love that recipe. Thank you. Front: Bishops Bishop Pantu. We all enjoyed it, but I think my brother and I were the most excited about going. I remember one Saturday night when I carried a tray for an elderly lady and my buddy carried a tray for her husband. One time my dad bought a whole one and brought it home. Rod Crowe and his wife, Mary, worked for the Bishop's Buffet chain through high school and college. I had many of the neat balloons with the cardboard feet on them! Yes, absolutely! You can get Bishops Ambrosia Pie However they arent hand curled like they used to be, and some of the pies have been changed a little, but its still nice to see the Bishops name around! I would like to echo what John Fisher chronicled about the great people in the Bishops Organization. Yellow Color 1 tbsp 1 tsp, Dissolve clearjel in water and add to above mixture when at a rolling boil and cook until clear. I have many fond memories of dining at Bishops with friends, having a very good time there, and I cannot really understand why such wonderful restaurants disappeared. Does anyone remember the little lights they used to have on the table if you needed something once you sat down? Bishop's Buffet in Dubuque - Restaurant reviews 10. Bacon (diced, cooked & drained) 3 lbs ODK-1473 Yum! #5 can Portion Yield11 4 1/2 oz. You might be able to buy some from your local ice cream shop or find it on eBay or Amazon, too. It was back to Broncos for us. And thank you for sharing! I remember Grandpa taking us kids to the Downtown Omaha Bishops! Lets talk about the curls of chocolate on the Royal Chocolate Ambrosia Pie. Bishops Buffet ($) 5.0 Stars - 3 Votes Select a Rating! I have been craving Bishops Creamed Chicken and biscuits. ), Zale's Jewelry, Kilpatrick's, Earl May Garden Center, Singer Sewing Center, Fox Theatre, Penneys, Singer Sewing Center and Florsheim Shoes. We would break pieces off the big bar the size one that you could hold in your hand . Love this card. Hi, My favorite Bishops was at Westroads Shopping Center in Omaha. I grew up in Iowa eating that above recipe that you posted. How would you like it if someone was handling *your* buns? The words were no sooner out of his mouth before he realized what he said. I remember your parents very well, your Dad hired me at the downtown Lincoln cafeteria in 1970. I am from Waterloo originally but moved to the Omaha area at a young age. People still remember these Des Moines restaurants of a bygone era. I was particularly thrilled to find the picture of the Brandies fountain! Thank you for the information about the pie!! And yes I used a potato peeler. In Urbana they had not seen me for two weeks, and when I was back, they asked me how I was doing, since they were worried by my absence. The pot is approx. Shhhh!) It was like eating at a friends in a comfortable home. miningcompany.comt.com. Ha. "Good quality Chinese buffet. Similar restaurants nearby. My family loved going to Bishops. Sounds wonderfulthanks for your vivid memories! So sad! wow this does take me back! at the corners, and the cozy decor. Such wonderful memories. A professional in all aspects. Maybe it exists in pieces in a warehouse somewhere in Omaha! Ive wondered about Bishops over the years. Oh my goshYES! Heaven. Hi John, Hy-Vee sold them for a while after Bishops closed, but alas, they phased out. Mix flour and sugar together. My name is John Fisher. Your mention of Cedar Rapids brought to mind that I left Bishops in the fall of 1955. Superintendent of Schools, . She loved that job and still considers those she worked with as family. We all loved that chicken and chocolate pie! That is good to know! I really think this blog carries such vivid memories for everyone from decades ago because Bishops wasnt just a restaurant it was an important part of peoples lives, and for all of us who worked there or stopped by to eat there, we are very, very fortunate to have had this experience. One day a female customer was taking her time and handling a lot of the food items before putting them back. Rev. And how youd get each dish on a different plate, so your tray would be absolutely filled with small plates. May God bless her spirit. There was someone waiting for you to pick up your tray which I appreciated as I always had a fear of dropping a tray full of food in front of a lot of people. Iowa; Davenport, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids (2), Des Moines, Sioux City, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Council Bluffs. i WORKED THERE MANY YEARS-OMAHA WESTROADS LOCATION. One of the twenty famous eating houses of the Bishop Buffet and Cafeteria System. They had been around since 1920 starting in downtown Waterloo ,Iowa. I went often to the downtown Bishops ( my favorite) but also stopped into the Midland Mall & Westroads cafeterias. WHAT am I doing wrong??? Some of my best family memories are in that Sioux City Bishops. To the right is Bishop Cafeteria and then the Cooper Cinema Theater. Also Bishop Buffets Duck Creek Plaza, Bettendorf Des Moines (3), Cedar Rapids (2), Sioux City and Waterloo in lowa; Omaha and Lincoln in Nebraska; Peoria and Rockford in Illinois. Past bishops of the Diocese of Des Moines The desserts did stare! View Menus 1520 Midland Ct NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Map & Directions) (319) 393-4766 Cuisine: Buffet Neighborhood: Cedar Rapids Website: www.bishopscedarrapids.com/ Leaflet | OSM See Larger Map - Get Directions Bookmark Update Menus Edit Info Read Reviews Write Review Share Hours Can anyone help me out with that? Cook well done.. I would like to add a few comments about one of our signature items that has been mentioned in this blog.. How Many Locations Did Bishops HaveNever Had The Pleasure Eating There But It Sounds Like It Was A Great Place! 11. Might have been our single most popular entree, and the overall menu was really large. Most of the food wasnt memorable, but it was tasty, filling, affordable, and pleasant. I also remember a little pedestal with a tiny light on top, in the center of each table. Does Any one have the recipe for the French coconut pie it was so good. just the nicest of people. She was often helped by the cashier or other dining room service person when help was needed or when there was no childrens hostess on duty. Have many, many memories from The Westroads. As a teenager, I worked at the Bishops Buffet at the Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth (Decatur), IL from 1980 1981. They pie I have been eating is from Fareway. As I recall the desserts came first in the line and the chocolate pieI think it was called something like French silkwith the curl on top was tops! Ad that ran in the Sunday World Herald back in September 8, 1968 for the New Westroads.. The urinal with foot flusher. All things considered my years in Omaha were very happy and these places sure helped in that. It sounds like the real Royal Chocolate Ambrosia Pie cant be duplicated because of the special ice cream mix and special pudding mix. "Chinese buffets are usually all the same but for some reason I thought this place was going to be." more. All desserts: chocolate ambrosia, chocolate, French coconut, coconut cream, banana cream, custard pie, cutsard cups, cake, angel food cake, ice cream, fruit pies, brownies, cookies. Review. The balloons had some sort of face on them w little shoes, made of a thicker paper stock. I have been digging into the Westroads for an upcoming story. Had Elves sawing and reindeer and Santas workshop. 1 (3 oz) package instant French vanilla pudding mix1 (3 oz) package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix2 cups milk2 cups vanilla ice cream9 inch graham cracker crust1 (8 oz) carton frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawedChocolate curls shaved from a 2 pound milk chocolate bar, for garnish. These are great memories. . Heat. What a great memory. I was Assistant Manager at Bishops when we opened the Westroads buffet in 1968. Thanks a lot, it looks like everybody misses bishops as much as I do. It actually looks like the postcard for the above locationat northeast corner of 15th and Douglas Streets. I dont know when Bishops disappeared as opposed to Furrs. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet - West Des Moines. The cooks and other food handlers behind the counter also wore white and we all wore hairnets. Really wish they were still around. The logo matches the exact logo for the restaurant. Ive written about it before and plan include it here at some point. Great memory!! Margarine 12 oz Yes, I absolutely agree that the mashed potatoes and rolls were Heaven on Earth. . Excellent! My Always Order: Iceberg lettuce wedge, slathered in mayonnaise, thick with bleu cheese crumbles. Although this postcard is labeled as Bishops Buffet at Westroads Shopping Center, these dining areas dont look familiar to me. The restaurant will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, said new owner Scotty Hartigan of Dallas. The name of the pie ROYAL CHOCOLATE AMBROSIA derives from the companies who helped us develop the formula and supplied the ingredients. The familiar cashier and the register with the coin change dispenser. Bishop Buffet is listed along with Montgomery Ward, Hinky Dinky (grocery storewhy? I have a recipe that uses ice cream mix, but as you pointed out, its not the same. Great Memories! I loved it! Seems I recall at one time there were illustrations of people dressed ala 1890ish on the wallsbut it has been awhile so who knows! Thank you for writing in. Its been a lot of years since I worked there but the memories are still fresh. I remember getting the balloon with the feet while leaving. Take care. His name is Gerald Vandersanden and I miss him so much. I just recently received two of the chairs that were on the floor of the restaurant. He not only was a hard worker he took interest in his people and their development professionally and personally. Of course, the pie was the best but the Swiss Steak was also unforgettable. The three most popular entrees at our location were the fried chicken (we could barely keep up cooking it), the sliced prime rib (I think it was $4.25 per slice), and the fried fish. And I remember taking the trays and I remember the dining area and helping unload the tray on the table. The 41 restaurants Des Moines diners miss the most Whenever I was traveling in the US, I brought the list of Bishops and Furrs (Furrs unfortunately does not have Royal Ambrosia) restaurants with me, and I visited a lot of them, in Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Texas. Online Menu of Bishop's Buffet, Dubuque, IA But the item that haunts me is the rye rolls. Loved working at Bishops. Ill never forget it. Reviews for Bishop's Buffet 5.0 stars - Based on 1 votes . Westroads Shopping Center. Bishops was one of a handful of businesses when Westroads opened in 1968. I covered for peoples vacations, so I rotated through the line. White Pepper 1/4 oz Between my two grandmothers, we went there on average, at least 4X month between downtown and Westroads throughout the 70s until the early 80s. Heaven on several plates! All three areas are decorated a little differently. Our people have been drawn to the Diocesan family because they wish to support excellence in education. The Best 10 Buffets near me in Des Moines, Iowa Sort:Recommended Price Offers Delivery Offers Takeout Good for Dinner Good for Lunch Good for Groups 1. It had a unique name other than French Silk but I cant recall the exact name. I used to make this pie, but I never knew the story behind it. 9. Finally, as they closed, we started going to Bishops in South Park Mall. If anyone can pull this off, we must have a get together. It was our favorite family place, and popluare. I am so excited to make it for the holidays. I would love to hear from you. I remember the French dip au jus sandwiches and crispy fried chicken. When I moved to Arizona in 1995, I never saw a Bishops again. Oddly enough, K Mart bought the whole regional Bishop Buffet chain in 1983. It was a corporate pilaging that finally closed them. Customer at cedar rapids (2), Waterloo Cedar Falls; and Quad Cities. Two Rivers Grille. my father was a manager at the sioux city bishops when i was born in 1952. he stayed intil i was 5 years then transfered to the des moines resturant that was down town next the register and tribune. I was always fascinated by this beautiful piece of art and I can still hear the sounds of it and the fresh smell of the water! . The prices would be more than people are willing to pay for quality cafeteria food in a nice environment. In 1968, when Westroads location opened, he assumed the roll of Food Service manager. I first ate at one in Sioux City. Linda moffitt, I have lots of dads Bishops recipes but not the jello, harry. The recipe published in this blog is similar to many that have found their way into public discourse, but are all inaccurate. The ice tea with a wedge of lemon. Does anyone know any information on this pie? I have enjoyed eating Bishops Pies for the last 10 months at work. I do remember the sturdy furniture. OMG!! Were we obsessed? Joe Gerhardt was the chef and Food Service Manager at Westroads location from the day they opened until he retired in the late 80s. A fond memory I have was when my Aunt Irene took me there for my 17th birthday. I loved that NY themed diner/deli in the basement. The Rt. I worked at the Bishops at the Westroads from 1988 until it was moved to 114th and dodge. Everything looks divine but I wont be swayed into ordering any of that. I dont remember those illustrations. This is great news. A woman had worn a brown uniform for 30 straight years and had never worked anywhere else. I think I still have a no tipping poster somewhere! I remember it well, I ate way too much of it ? Teapot from the old Bishops Buffet in Des Moines Iowa. People found this by searching for: Bishop's Buffet Menu, Bishops Buffet Locations, Bishop's Buffet Locations, Bishops Buffet Menu, Bishops Cafeteria Locations, Bishops Buffet Cedar Rapids, and . Thank you for the memories. As a young teen (14), I began work at Bishops as a tray carrier. And they never used ice cream in the recipe mentioned above. This pie was developed with the help of Standard Brands company to celebrate Bishops first foray into the suburban shopping center market in 1959. The people did end up going for it, didnt they. Choosing a big round table by the fireplace. End of the buffet line | Iowa Highway Ends (etc.) Some of my favorite memories are of eating here with my mom, grandma and two sisters. Baking Temp350, 1. The custard is the desert that I remember too. Furled Rum flavor 3 oz. Thanks for the great memories! I remember in Lincoln we had a karate instructor who ate with us just about every day and would always eat 2 pieces of the Royal Ambrosia pie..Quite an outstanding feat. It was a staggering array of food, looking back on it. Hope this helps! If you want more info let me know. * Bishops Culture: Was a blessing to enter my career of Food Service Management. Each pie took a certain amount of chocolate curls. They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance. CAN Back: 80 MERLE HAY ROAD DOUCEASES AVE Bishop Buffet 09 MERLE HAY PLAZA CURTEICHCOLCR 3-D NATURAL COLOR REPRODUCTION (REG. And I had big eyes, which was probably annoying for my parents. Jim, The food manager that was at the Westroads Buffet was Joe Gerhardt. Then, when my kids were little, we would go to the Bettendorf, IA location at Duck Creek Plaza with my Mom & Dad and whole family. Log In. The tray carriers and other dining room staff wore the brown dresses/outfits. Ruth's Chris Steak House now plans to open its West Des Moines location on Monday, July 31, at 11 a.m. So great to hear from you, Tony! Oh, thank you SO much!! 5/16/2015 . Best of luck to you as you perfect your curls. Enjoyed working for you and the day I resigned (or tried to), I walked around blindly for 2 hours trying to get the nerve up to knock on your office door to turn in my resignation. I would love to find that recipe. Does anyone out there happen to know if Bishops coffee can still be purchased anywhere? Claim your business. Do you have a recipe for the orange rolls? It was similar to pecan pie, but had coconut in it and a whipped cream on top?