Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Arthur_itus Date: 28 Nov 10 - 02:27 PM What's a muss? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: gnu Date: 28 Nov 10 - 02:17 PM And, there is frozen Sara Lee Dutch Apple pie for $3 on sale here. Pretty hard to beat a large and delicious pie for $3 that bakes in an hour. No way you can buy the ingredients for that price and m/bake one in an hour. No muss, no fuss. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: WalkaboutsVerse Date: 28 Nov 10 - 02:13 PM We could do with one of those charts. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: EBarnacle Date: 28 Nov 10 - 02:00 PM Skivee, Lady Hillary and I have been drooling over a boat on eBay down your way [Maryland Marina, near Baltimore]. Although we don't intend to buy it, perhaps we could meet at the boat yard, admire the boat and proceed about our business. Perhaps next Sunday? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Arthur_itus Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:44 PM http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/VirtualTour/0,,10265,00.html "Can you slice a pie properly with a sword?" No but I sure can eat the slices :-) |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Skivee, again Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:37 PM I don't know where this "Villa Park" is, but it sounds like a lovely place for a pie fight. Failing that, you can propose your local watering hole. Can you slice a pie properly with a sword? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Arthur_itus Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:30 PM Villa Park :-) |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: EBarnacle Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:23 PM Very well, you with your sabre and me with the cream pies at 5 paces. Where would you like to meet? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Arthur_itus Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:17 PM Fleur De Lys pies from Lowsonford, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire have always been the best for me and with a tradition. Have a read http://www.fleurdelys-lowsonford.com/page6.htm Used to love my Fluer De Ly pie and a bovril at half time at Villa Park |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Skivee, incognito Date: 28 Nov 10 - 12:57 PM EB My prefered weaponry would be me with my custom built saber vs. you with the custard pies...followed by you buying me a drink :-). In truth , about the only pie I REALLY detest is the terrible American style Mincemeat...awful. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 28 Nov 10 - 12:31 PM Oh dear, last night I watched the film Sweeny Todd on TV. Mrs Lovatt's Meat Pie Emporium! I don't want to think about pies for a few days after that. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Silas Date: 28 Nov 10 - 12:16 PM Pukka Balti Pie! |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: EBarnacle Date: 28 Nov 10 - 12:05 PM Skivee, as I was discussing my previous posting with Lady Hillary, she suggested that a more appropriate challenge would be cream pies at 5 paces, followed by adjournment to the nearest tavern. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: MGM·Lion Date: 28 Nov 10 - 12:02 PM Agreed, John MacK ~~ except that beef-mince &c can also be called minced beef &c; & mince pies, as I said before, are made from what we both call mincemeat, which uses the old-fashioned meaning of 'meat' to mean any food, & contains NO meat in the modern sense at all. BTW, why no mention so far of desperate Dan's cow-pie? ~Michael~ |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Amos Date: 28 Nov 10 - 11:29 AM You'd have to go a ways to find a pie better than the Dutch Apple sold by Coco's. There is one bette,r though. It's the home-made crumb-top apple pie made at the Rock Springs Cafe in the desert hills fifty miles north of Pheonix. A |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Jon Date: 28 Nov 10 - 10:02 AM -I'd watch chip shops |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: John MacKenzie Date: 28 Nov 10 - 09:47 AM I heard you the first time. Which reminds me of the bloke who walked into the chip shop and said. "Fish and chips twice please" The man behind the counter said......... "I heard you the first time" Boom boom Quick, somebody dial 999 |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,999 Date: 28 Nov 10 - 09:38 AM Gotta be steak and kidley. Fellow says, I`d like two pounds of kidley. Butcher says what. Guy repeats: I`d like two pounds of kidley. Butcher says, you mean kidney dontcha. Guy responds, that what I said, diddle I. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Alan Whittle Date: 28 Nov 10 - 09:19 AM Fish and finger pie in Penny lane reputedly quite good. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Wesley S Date: 28 Nov 10 - 09:10 AM I might add that the only proper liquid refreshment with my forementioned pies are a cold glass of milk or strong coffee. Tea - not so much. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Ed T Date: 28 Nov 10 - 08:22 AM Mock Cherry pie is also nice: 1 Cup Fresh Canrberries 1/2 Cup Dark Raisins 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 TBSP. Flour 1/2 Cup Water 1/4 tsp. Vanilla 1 unbaked pie shell |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: VirginiaTam Date: 28 Nov 10 - 07:33 AM funny pie sketch Must do seconds to savour the real nuances of flavour.. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Jon Date: 28 Nov 10 - 07:07 AM Can't remember the last time Pip made mincemeat, John but yes it beats shop bought! (and here it would be veggie suet) |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: JennyO Date: 28 Nov 10 - 07:07 AM Steak and ale pie for me! Or a good apple pie. Rob has been turning out some wonderful crumbles lately - latest was apple and blueberry, and rhubarb and apple was great too - but I suppose they don't really qualify as pies. And of course, no thread about pie would be complete without This! |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: John MacKenzie Date: 28 Nov 10 - 06:50 AM Mince is mince Mike. It's named only by the meat from which it's made, eg pork mince, lamb mince, beef mince, etc. Mincemeat is always the delicious concoction of peel, currants, raisins, sultanas, nuts, and suet,(vegetarian if you must) with added alcohol. We make our own, as shop bought tends to be both, too sweet, and too fine in texture. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Arnie Date: 28 Nov 10 - 06:30 AM Home-made steak and kidney is my favourite. On the dessert side, home-made apple pie with cream is tops! |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Dave Hanson Date: 28 Nov 10 - 05:56 AM The best pie in the world is the good old growler, end of. Dave H |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: MGM·Lion Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:43 AM ...& to clarify: what we call "minced meat" {as distinct from mincemeat, which is the fruit & brandy &c concoction which goes into mincepies} is what you I believe call "ground meat". ~M~ |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: MGM·Lion Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:41 AM Do you Yoosers over there have what we Yookers over here call "Shepherd's Pie"? ~~ a misnomer really, because it isn't a pie, because it hasn't a pastry crust, but a dish of minced lamb served under browned mashed potatoes: can be done with minced beef also, but then it is called Cottage Pie. I repeat, neither really strictly a 'pie' in the generally accepted sense of having a pastry case & topping; but delicious dishes nonetheless. ~Michael~ |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: EBarnacle Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:39 AM Your intolerably pedantic statement is an insult to Lady Hillary's effort. I presume the weapon of choice will be epees, which I shall be pleased to provide. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: EBarnacle Date: 28 Nov 10 - 01:32 AM Skivee, where would you wish to meet at sword's point to have a dialogue on the matter...and who are your seconds? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Janie Date: 28 Nov 10 - 12:11 AM Not fond of custards (except for pumpkin.) A textural preference, I think. The crust makes the pie, imho, whether sweet or savory. As much art and practice as science, in my experience. Like 99% of people who make pies, I don't use lard because it so remarkably bad for you, but got to agree with Mark that it takes lard to make the truly perfect pie crust. After pumpkin, I'd have to agree with the cherry pie lovers - no - wait - Apple - er - maybe blueberry? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Skivee Date: 27 Nov 10 - 11:55 PM I don't mean to contrary, but all those whom embrace the twin evils that are Key Lime pie and Mince Meat are doing simply doing the work of Satan. Fresh Peach and Cherry are the only true pies. Dissenting opinions are invalid. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,Alan Whittle Date: 27 Nov 10 - 11:51 PM If you ever find yourself in the Eagle centre, Derby - try the Chicken and Vermouth pie/ one of my favourites. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: LadyJean Date: 27 Nov 10 - 11:48 PM This was above a chess thread when I found it. Which made me think, chess pie, found only below the Mason Dixon line, is pretty good. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: GUEST,mark-s(on the road) Date: 27 Nov 10 - 11:46 PM Apple pie. BUT YOU HAVE TO USE FUJI APPLES! AND LARD IN THE CRUST! Other than that, no strong opinions! Mark |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: jeffp Date: 27 Nov 10 - 11:35 PM Fresh blueberry pie with Grand Marnier in it to wake up the flavor of the berries. A great midsummer favorite. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: EBarnacle Date: 27 Nov 10 - 11:24 PM Actually, Lady Hillary made a killer squash and pumpkin pie for Thursday. She used fresh pumpkin and butternut squash as the base. At presentation, she used a firm yogurt [homemade] as a topping. Knockout! |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Leadfingers Date: 27 Nov 10 - 09:34 PM My Ex did a good pie , but she never beat My Old Mom for either sweet OR savoury ! Dont want to fight with any one but for me . Mom's pies are the winners - Shame that at nearly 95 she doesnt cook very much now ! |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Mrrzy Date: 27 Nov 10 - 09:08 PM I finally switched allegiance from Ron's apple pie, named for a long-discarded ex-uncle of my kids' whose pie was so incredibly scrumptious there was no way it was going out with the bathwater, to my sister (not Ron's ex)'s cherry pie that somehow has marzipan in it... aaahhh, I LOVE Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry for trolling, Wes, you know I love you! |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Janie Date: 27 Nov 10 - 08:54 PM If made from fresh pie pumpkins, then pumpkin pie is my favorite. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: frogprince Date: 27 Nov 10 - 08:53 PM Hey, thanks, Spaw! A more recent discovery for me is 5-fruit pie, that I first had in Quebec a few years ago. I have found it in at least one Ontario restaurant, and my wife has whipped one up at least once. Not too bad. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Wesley S Date: 27 Nov 10 - 08:27 PM Mmmmmmm Buttermilk pie. Very near the top of my list along with lemon chess pie and peanut butter pie. I may need a shot of insulin just thinking about them. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Bill D Date: 27 Nov 10 - 07:43 PM I just had one of the best pecan pies I ever ate.....and pecan pie **done right** is sure hard to beat! I haven't had good mincemeat pie in 40 years, but have memories of my mother making it. However....I HAVE had fresh Gooseberry Pie, and it was beyond sublime. Hard to find fresh Gooseberries here though. Then.... a friend makes a Cranberry-Pecan pies to die for.... And Keylime pie made 'just right' is heaven.... of course, Banana Creme is wonderful.... And, growing up, I preferred Cherry pie with vanilla ice cream....and...and...and I do NOT care for Rhubarb or Pumpkin- you may have my share. -----------------------------\\ So....one day to live and an offer of ONE piece of pie made perfectly? I guess it would be the fresh Gooseberry. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: catspaw49 Date: 27 Nov 10 - 07:26 PM I'm pretty much with you Wes except that nowadays I can't eat pecans dammit(divertidlar problems***sigh***..............Karen bakes some wonderful killer fruit pies and her crusts are unbelievable. But at the very top of my list is this ridiculously sweet and rich................ BUTTERMILK PIE (makes 2 pies) Make up two of your favorite recipe deep dish pie shells or buy a couple of premade....your choice. Sorry you can't have Karen's! Brown them a bit before adding the filling. FILLING: Ingredients: 5 Cups Granulated Sugar 6 Tablespoons Flour 10 Tablespoons Butter 6 Eggs 3 Cups Buttermilk 2 teaspoons Vanilla 2 teaspoons vinegar Combine the sugar and flour. Melt the butter in a separate bowl then mix in the eggs,buttermilk,vanilla,and vinegar. Mix well!!! Add in the sugar/flour and continue mixing.....good mixing is important. Pour the filling mixture into the pie shells and bake at 400 for 10 minutes, then turn down to 350 for an additional 40-50 minutes (clean toothpick check). Let cool and EAT!!! ************************************************************** Have a supply of antacid handy (and some rope to tie down your kids is helpful too). Enjoy (and so will your dentist) Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: frogprince Date: 27 Nov 10 - 04:47 PM Sorry Wesley, but pecan pie is my next-to-the-bottom choice, just above mincemeat pie, which I've never been able to understand at all. It's not that I consider mincemeat really bad food, it's just that every other kind of pie (I'm thinking in terms of dessert pies) is better. The best pie in the world is a proper banana cream; but I eat apple, cherry, and pumpkin more, so as to save banana cream for special sublime moments. What about buttermilk pie? I ordered a piece in Death Valley Junction, at the Amargosa Cafe, just to try something I had never heard of, but someone who walked in just ahead of us got the last piece they had. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Ed T Date: 27 Nov 10 - 04:41 PM My favourite is cherry. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: gnu Date: 27 Nov 10 - 02:51 PM Bobert... Saturday night eh? |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Q (Frank Staplin) Date: 27 Nov 10 - 02:40 PM Lemon meringue or key lime Pumpkin topped with whipped cream Rhubarb topped with whipped cream Any pot pie- chicken, turkey leftover- I never met a pie I didn't like. |
Subject: RE: BS: The worlds best pie From: Bobert Date: 27 Nov 10 - 02:39 PM The P-Vine's apple pie is, by far, the world's best pie... Period... End of discussion... B~ |