re meat pies

[Mareblu]

50 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Lol, no but I always have a few packets of pies in the fridge for a lunch, if we have nothing else organised

Same here.  Good idea

[possum52]

43 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

The brand is Elmsbury. As far as I can find, they are produced exclusively for Aldi, I wouldn't be surprised if they are linked with Herbert Adams pies, which have very similar pies and packaging.

Thanks Mic. I'll have a look. 

[MicCanberra]

53 minutes ago, yarramar said:

That makes sense as Herbert Adams is owned by Patties who are the biggest pie maker in Australia.

Another point to consider. https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/food/shoppers-bizarre-find-in-her-aldi-meat-pie-c-1207711

Yep saw that but that wasn't one of the gourmet range.

[ilikeanswers]

17 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

The brand is Elmsbury. As far as I can find, they are produced exclusively for Aldi, I wouldn't be surprised if they are linked with Herbert Adams pies, which have very similar pies and packaging.

 

The packaging is just to trick you 😂. You see it even with Woolies and Coles homebrands they always try to make them look like popular brands. 

Edited March 31, 2023 by ilikeanswers

[NSWP]

On 3/31/2023 at 12:44 PM, ilikeanswers said:

 

The packaging is just to trick you 😂. You see it even with Woolies and Coles homebrands they always try to make them look like popular brands. 

Probably all made by Patties, they produce pies under many labels.

[MMDown Under]

Seeking Pacific Highway recommending for pies, pasties and sausage rolls.  We are

driving home to GC tomorrow two days.  We stayed at Goulburn Bakery on way down. 
Any recommendations for fish and chips en route welcome although we have two.

Wont be an early departure with today 3c feels like 2c!  Happy Easter everyone from

a Canberra early Autumn!

[MicCanberra]

3 hours ago, MMDown Under said:

Seeking Pacific Highway recommending for pies, pasties and sausage rolls.  We are

driving home to GC tomorrow two days.  We stayed at Goulburn Bakery on way down. 
Any recommendations for fish and chips en route welcome although we have two.

Wont be an early departure with today 3c feels like 2c!  Happy Easter everyone from

a Canberra early Autumn!

Welcome to sunny Autumnal Canberra, chilly mornings,  beautiful days.

In winter it wonderful to be in the sun and out of the wind, not quite  as good when in the wind and out of the sun.

[possum52]

An interesting article about pies being served at a wedding reception - Holly and Peter Served Meat Pies at their Wedding

[lyndarra]

3 hours ago, possum52 said:

An interesting article about pies being served at a wedding reception - Holly and Peter Served Meat Pies at their Wedding

What a great idea. I wonder  if they had apple pies for desert or apple and rhubarb even better?

I catered for many weddings, parties, anything, a few years back (has it really been twenty three years?), never had anyone ask for pies. They would be a bit hard to do on a spit roast.🙄

 

[Docker123]

Fairy bread for dessert?

 

Sounds like kids’ birthday parties.

 

[possum52]

2 hours ago, Docker123 said:

Fairy bread for dessert?

 

Sounds like kids’ birthday parties.

 

Actually I have been to a wedding (in rural Tasmania) where fairy bread was served in the dessert buffet. It was really popular. 

Edited April 11, 2023 by possum52

[yarramar]

When I was at school & uni, I worked at KFC. We quite often got large catering orders of up to several hundred pieces of fried chicken for weddings. Occasionally the order included chips! Even as a teenager, I thought this was gross.

[MicCanberra]

I got a large Red Rooster order of chicken pieces for my engagement party, it supplemented all the other food such as salads, bread rolls, ham, cheeses, etc.

[MMDown Under]

Anyone had pies etc from Nabiac, with its big best pies sign, on Pacific Highway?

 

Karuah, north of Newcastle, on the river off the highway, was perfect stopover en route to Gold Coast from Canberra.

[NSWP]

1 hour ago, MMDown Under said:

Anyone had pies etc from Nabiac, with its big best pies sign, on Pacific Highway?

 

Karuah, north of Newcastle, on the river off the highway, was perfect stopover en route to Gold Coast from Canberra.

Are Freddos pies still operating up at Frederickton, up that way? Always a good stop for a good dog's eye.

Edited April 11, 2023 by NSWP

[NSWP]

12 hours ago, possum52 said:

Actually I have been to a wedding (in rural Tasmania) where fairy bread was served in the dessert buffet. It was really popular. 

Or straight from the 60's, mash spud/potato salad in a slice of devon, gross. Went to a wedding once where they served these, admittedly around, 1970, lol.

Edited April 11, 2023 by NSWP

[MMDown Under]

2 hours ago, NSWP said:

Are Freddos pies still operating up at Frederickton, up that way? Always a good stop for a good dog's eye.

Thanks!  Fredericton is closer to Port Macquarie.  We are at Forster, took the scenic route along Lakes Way - Nat Parks, lakes and beaches it has it all - just beautiful region!

[GUT2407]

4 hours ago, NSWP said:

Are Freddos pies still operating up at Frederickton, up that way? Always a good stop for a good dog's eye.

Yeah but also at the Kempsey Inte4change now you by pass Kempsey and Fredo.

[GUT2407]

5 hours ago, MMDown Under said:

Anyone had pies etc from Nabiac, with its big best pies sign, on Pacific Highway?

 

Karuah, north of Newcastle, on the river off the highway, was perfect stopover en route to Gold Coast from Canberra.

Not for a while but they weren’t bad last time I was there Bulladelah also had som3 great ones.

 

[MMDown Under]

5 hours ago, NSWP said:

Are Freddos pies still operating up at Frederickton, up that way? Always a good stop for a good dog's eye.

Yes still there. Thanks Les. Found Frederickton.  I just had steak and kidney pie and my daughter had traditional. Delicious with thin pastry. Also bought raw honey and pink sticks.  

[MMDown Under]

1 hour ago, GUT2407 said:

Not for a while but they weren’t bad last time I was there Bulladelah also had som3 great ones.

 

Yes Bulladelah was packed when we drove down.  Pies looked thick crusted.  people were having breakfast which looked good.  We just had coffee. My daughter bought small jars of

Tomato sauce and marmalade perfect for travellers

[GUT2407]

Nelson Bay has some nice one’s too. Pie Lab were always worth a visit.

[lyndarra]

On the news  today.

"Pies make you happy"

Behind a pay wall.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fnews%2Fnsw%2Fthe-piehigh-why-pies-make-you-happy%2Fnews-story%2F3f56b6877dc36d8e2ab7e13183a9a8f4&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-groupa-control-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append

 

Looks like it was lifted from this news item in The Sun. No pay wall.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/21980325/eating-pies-happier-chemicals-brain-food-mental-health/

 

[MicCanberra]

I am sure all that is true, I certainly feel happy when eating pies.

[MMDown Under]

Steak and kidney pie is my favourite. I was happy I got the last one yesterday.  It reminds me of the family size home made steak and kidney pies, with a black bird funnel, which I loved as a Child.