20 PIES: The reprise
I first posted this story in July, it is now December, and the majority of the pies are still there. Are they even still edible? I've no idea. Am I throwing them away? Am I bollocks! PS I did the Amsterdam marathon in just over 4 hours (chip time), Strava time was 3.57m, so yes you can eat pies and
20 Pies, my Lord, 20 pies
How I ended up with 20 pies in my freezer
Sargeants Minced Meat Pie
As per my previous blog, I picked up a trio of products from Sargeants of Leigh last week, and now the (Peppered) Meat and Potato has been done and dusted, let us see what the minced meat pie has to offer (£1.50) It is a little bit dinkier, as you’d expect for the price and meat filling, but still a
Sargeants Pepper’s Peppered Potato and Meat Pie
Sargeants has been on my hit list for a while. I recall having them once before, when my local pub at the time (The Globe in Standish) used to do them as part of a buffet, but a long time ago. They form one of a holy triumvirate of traditional Leigh Bakers, along with Taylors and Claphams. It seems I
Bev’s Bakery Chicken, Bacon and Leek Pie
This was another pie I picked up from Taylor’s Butchers in Trentham (Stoke). They’ve got a great selection of plate pies. The lamb and potato pie tickled my fancy, as did the myriad of steak combinations (Guinness, stilton, ale and so on) but I try and think of the family when I buy a plate pie, so I went for
M&S Best Ever Steak Pie
I got this a while back and I am currently in the process of emptying my freezer of pies. So, there needs to be a brief disclaimer that it might not be in the best condition but surely if it’s so good, it won’t degrade that much by being on my pie shelf for a few months? It’s a pie
Ye Olde Pie & Sausage Shoppe Pork Pie
After a few significant distractions, it is time I got back in the pie hotseat. This was unscheduled but one of the classics. After a break in York with the family a few weeks back to celebrate a “significant” birthday, it would be remiss of me not to pay a visit to it’s crowning glory. No. not the Minster, or
Taylor’s of Trentham Pork Pie
Prior to my annual pilgrimage to Melton Mowbray, I got in touch with the fantastic Stoke fanzine, Duck magazine, and asked if any of it’s readers could provide me with a few tips for decent Potteries pies. Of course, I should try oatcakes really but this is a pie blog, I’ve nothing against them, indeed I could quite fancy one,
Pukka Pepperoni Pizza Pie
This one appeared on my timeline before Christmas, and was received with what might best be described as a ‘mixed’ response. “Stop messing with food” as Partridge might say. My own opinion veered between being both horrified and intrigued, but nevertheless I felt duty bound to check it out. I picked one up from Tesco in December and put it
Lidl Chicken and Prosecco Pie
There were a choice of two in our house for these new(ish) Lidl pies, and of course, in our house, I’m always last pick. The options were this Chicken and Prosecco Pie and also a Curried Chickpea Pie. So this is not so much the loser's pie but second choice for me as my wife went for the curried chickpea.
Get a copy of the original GPG this Xmas!
It’s that time of year when I get a steady trickle of orders for Life of Pies. It is over 8 years old now but still garners a bit of attention, because there is nothing else like that out there, in book form at least. You can pick up a copy for just £4.99 plus P&P, either for yourself or
Wilfred’s Saucy Cow Pie
It has been a while, and time to delve into another fantastic pie from Wilfred’s. These wonderfully packaged, gourmet style pies are of a good size and always full of quality ingredients. They deliver across the country and you can get a box of four Saucy Cows (or a small herd if you prefer) for £14.50 delivered to your door.