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Pie Lovers Thread

Utracia
10-04-2006, 01:11
It is something that just had to be done. What is your favorite kind of pie? Pie after all is the thing that everything revolves around. Those lacking pie must be given a slice and all those who do not care for it must be converted for those who know the truth realize that pie will improve their lives because it does taste so very, very good. :)

For those who want a "don't like pie" option or something similar, too bad! Did you read the thread title? For pie lovers. Get on board for pie lovers are everywhere! :D
Yootopia
10-04-2006, 01:14
It is something that just had to be done. What is your favorite kind of pie? Pie after all is the thing that everything revolves around. Those lacking pie must be given a slice and all those who do not care for it must be converted for those who know the truth realize that pie will improve their lives because it does taste so very, very good. :)

For those who want a "don't like pie" option or something similar, too bad! Did you read the thread title? For pie lovers. Get on board for pie lovers are everywhere! :D

It's got to be the pork + apple pie, which I "invented". Sausage meat + cooking apples in a small pie = tasty.

Although cherry and indeed banoffee pies are good too.
DrunkenDove
10-04-2006, 01:21
Shepherds pie. Of course, that's less of a pie and more of an entire meal.
Yootopia
10-04-2006, 01:23
Aye, that and the mighty fish pie.
Valori
10-04-2006, 01:25
Pizza Pie.

Although, off of that list, Strawberry Pie.
IL Ruffino
10-04-2006, 01:29
eeew pie
Swilatia
10-04-2006, 01:31
I hate pie.
Utracia
10-04-2006, 01:36
I hate pie.

The Pie Lover uses his powers to manipulate Swilatia's mind.

YOU WILL LOVE PIE! YOU WILL LOVE PIE!
Rotovia-
10-04-2006, 01:37
I like your mum's pie!
Markreich
10-04-2006, 01:41
Clam. ;)
IL Ruffino
10-04-2006, 01:42
Yeehaw! Viva La Anti Pie!
Cheese penguins
10-04-2006, 01:44
Erm i like all pies so i voted every options, but trumps goes to banofee it is just so damn nice. :)
Yootopia
10-04-2006, 01:44
I hate pie.

Feck orf!
My Beautiful Beau
10-04-2006, 01:46
French silk pie is the best.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
10-04-2006, 01:46
Strawberry Rhubarb. No contest. :)
Nadkor
10-04-2006, 01:52
Apple and rhubarb. Gorgeous.
Tabriza
10-04-2006, 01:53
Blackberry pies are made of truth and win. And there's nothing quite like pie made from berries you picked yourself.
Kiwi-kiwi
10-04-2006, 01:56
I only voted blueberry, but I should have voted pumpkin as well. I love those flavours of pie.
UpwardThrust
10-04-2006, 01:59
"Pie can't compete with cake. Put candles in a cake, it's a birthday cake; put candles in a pie...and someone's drunk in the kitchen" "Go check on grandma ...."

:)
Moantha
10-04-2006, 02:01
I'm an apple pie man myself, although I do enjoy the occasional meat pie.
Ladamesansmerci
10-04-2006, 02:03
Strawberry Rhubarb. No contest. :)

YES! I love strawberry rubarb ... and you! :p
Dinaverg
10-04-2006, 02:04
"Pie can't compete with cake. Put candles in a cake, it's a birthday cake; put candles in a pie...and someone's drunk in the kitchen" "Go check on grandma ...."

:)

Here here! I prefer ice cream cake anyways.

(photek-rings around saturn)
Dinaverg
10-04-2006, 02:04
YES! I love strawberry rubarb ... and you! :p


:D
Yootopia
10-04-2006, 02:10
"Pie can't compete with cake. Put candles in a cake, it's a birthday cake; put candles in a pie...and someone's drunk in the kitchen" "Go check on grandma ...."

:)

Feck orf!

And the one who agreed!
Utracia
10-04-2006, 02:11
YES! I love strawberry rubarb ... and you! :p

Going to be attracting the wrong element with posts like that.

Well I guess if they love pie then its ok... :D
Dinaverg
10-04-2006, 02:11
Feck orf!

And the one who agreed!

Scraw yout!

(Mortal Kombat - Final Combat )
Dinaverg
10-04-2006, 02:12
Going to be attracting the wrong element with posts like that.

Well I guess if they love pie then its ok... :D

The wrong elements (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10730349&postcount=23)
UpwardThrust
10-04-2006, 02:16
The wrong elements (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10730349&postcount=23)
The fifth Element (http://www.moviebadgirls.com/capimage/Fifth_Element,_The_03.JPG) :)
Utracia
10-04-2006, 02:17
The wrong elements (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10730349&postcount=23)

That's EXACTLY what I mean! :eek: :D
Dinaverg
10-04-2006, 02:25
The fifth Element (http://www.moviebadgirls.com/capimage/Fifth_Element,_The_03.JPG) :)

XD Nice tie-in.
Rubina
10-04-2006, 02:30
eeew pieIsn't that ewe pie? ;)
UpwardThrust
10-04-2006, 02:31
XD Nice tie-in.
I watched it last night ... had to tie in mila :)
Free Farmers
10-04-2006, 02:44
Coconut cream takes it for me. I love it.
Utracia
10-04-2006, 04:34
Coconut cream takes it for me. I love it.

Been a while since I've had that. What I'm really in the mood for lis a lemon merange pie. Deliciousness. :)
Anti-Social Darwinism
10-04-2006, 04:50
Marie Callendar's fresh strawberry pie. Large, fresh, whole strawberries, glazed, in a shortbread crust with fresh whipped cream. Can't beat it.
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 05:33
My favorite pie depends on the circumstances:

The best eating pie is Key Lime. Mmmmm Yummy. Cherry pie and Chocolate Cream Pie also hold a special place in my heart...er...stomach.

The best throwing pie is Blueberry. Nice consistency. Wonderful skin and clothing staining power. Nice and messy. Chocolate Cream is also an excelent throwing pie.

That being said, Chocolate and Banana Cream Pies are the most versatile pies. They're both yummy and messy. :)
The Bruce
10-04-2006, 05:51
Pumpkin Pie made with a layer of cheesecake on the bottom. To die for I tell you.
IL Ruffino
10-04-2006, 05:55
Pumpkin Pie made with a layer of cheesecake on the bottom. To die for I tell you.
gimme.
Harlesburg
10-04-2006, 07:06
I like your mum's pie!
Sick Bastard!

My favourite Meat Pie is Steak Bacon and Cheese.
My favourite Fruit (or Dessert Pie) is Boysenberry.
My Favourite Cream Pie is Rotovia-
The UN abassadorship
10-04-2006, 07:11
Coconut cream takes it for me. I love it.
that takes the cake for me too, nice taste you have
Harlesburg
10-04-2006, 07:15
Strawberry Rhubarb. No contest. :)
Definatly the Rhubarb part but i am sure it goes better with Raspberry.
Oxfordland
10-04-2006, 07:27
It is something that just had to be done. What is your favorite kind of pie? Pie after all is the thing that everything revolves around. Those lacking pie must be given a slice and all those who do not care for it must be converted for those who know the truth realize that pie will improve their lives because it does taste so very, very good. :)

For those who want a "don't like pie" option or something similar, too bad! Did you read the thread title? For pie lovers. Get on board for pie lovers are everywhere! :D

I would like to speak up for the savoury pie, the Meat and Potato classic or even Tradiotion Chicken Tandori pies.

Mmmm.....
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
10-04-2006, 07:32
The best throwing pie is Blueberry.
What, not Bannana Cream? Goofballs, for shame, I thought you were a traditionalist!
Rameria
10-04-2006, 07:58
Mmm, pie. Best pie I've ever had is the peach pie my grandmother makes. Yummy.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
10-04-2006, 08:01
What, no π option? You bastards!
*shakes fist*
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 08:14
What, not Bannana Cream? Goofballs, for shame, I thought you were a traditionalist!

On the contrary, I'm an experimentalist. :)
Harlesburg
10-04-2006, 08:16
What, no π option? You bastards!
*shakes fist*
Well unlike Myrth, it doesn't taste nice.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
10-04-2006, 08:22
On the contrary, I'm an experimentalist. :)
Clowning is an ancient and respectable art; you can't just fucking around with it and adding new things with no thought for the damage they might cause. This is clown work, not government.
Harlesburg
10-04-2006, 08:29
*Custard in your face*
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
10-04-2006, 08:32
Well unlike Myrth, it doesn't taste nice.
π tastes slightly more than 3.141592653589793 times better than Myrth, and you know it! Libelous liar!
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 09:01
Clowning is an ancient and respectable art; you can't just fucking around with it and adding new things with no thought for the damage they might cause. This is clown work, not government.

Oh, I do all my experimentation under careful laboratory conditions in order to weed out any potential catastrophies beforehand. That's why the Nails and Screws pie never saw official use. What a mistake that would have been! :p
Harlesburg
10-04-2006, 09:06
π tastes slightly more than 3.141592653589793 times better than Myrth, and you know it! Libelous liar!
You must not have prepared your Myrth correctly for it is supperior in flavour and aroma to any π i have ever tried!
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 09:06
On a semi-related note, I have been reviewing footage of the Ann Coulter pieing, and I had thought she had been missed. But upon closer review, I thing the second pieman got her. You be the judge: http://www.alpieda.org/video.php
Harlesburg
10-04-2006, 09:09
On a semi-related note, I have been reviewing footage of the Ann Coulter pieing, and I had thought she had been missed. But upon closer review, I thing the second pieman got her. You be the judge: http://www.alpieda.org/video.php
Will it take long?
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 09:10
Will it take long?

Not very. But then again, I'm not using a tin can and string. :p
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
10-04-2006, 09:23
You must not have prepared your Myrth correctly for it is supperior in flavour and aroma to any π i have ever tried!
You must not be making very good π.
Were you sure to make a π a 3£ π? Underweight π always burns, and that kills much of the π flavor.
Cabra West
10-04-2006, 09:39
Apple pie. The one I make :D

I cook the apples a bit before they go in the pie, with brown sugar, cinnamon, a hanful of raisins and a good deal of brown rum. And before I put to top on, I sprinkle the filling with crushed roast almonds.... it's pie heaven, I tell you.
New Burmesia
10-04-2006, 10:27
What meat is meat?
Whereyouthinkyougoing
10-04-2006, 10:33
YES! I love strawberry rubarb ... and you! :p
:eek: Well, that was easy. :p

Definatly the Rhubarb part but i am sure it goes better with Raspberry.
You know, it's not often that I agree with you, but yeah, that probably *would* beat strawberry. I've never had raspberry and rhubarb mixed together, though, so I'll have to hold out my verdict until you bake me one.


Also, Apple really pretty much also takes first place with me. Meaning this...: Apple and rhubarb. Gorgeous.... sounds like pie heaven. Mmmmmhhhh.

Oh, and how could I even forget chocolate mud pie? So heavy and dense, it's like you're eating pure chocolate, except it's smoothened with obscene amounts of butter and cream. Drizzle with raspberry sauce and you *are* in heaven... :)
Taredas
10-04-2006, 12:57
What, no π option? You bastards!
*shakes fist*

Gah, beaten by the Fiddlebottoms. I'll just have to make up for it with some pecan pie, some chocolate pie, some chess pie*, and some Halle Berry... wait, how could someone leave Halle Berry out of a poll concerning pie?!
...oh, wait, wrong forum - on one other forum I frequent, "Halle Berry and pie" is the running joke.

* - Yes, chess pie exists. No, it does not include black and white chess pieces. Yes, it is quite delicious.
Damor
10-04-2006, 13:03
and some Halle Berry... wait, how could someone leave Halle Berry out of a poll concerning pie?! Isn't she more like, tart, or crumpet?
Although I suppose it Halle Berry beats blueberry.. On most occasions..
How about Max Barry pie :P
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 13:33
Cheese and apple pie. Oh yes.
Carisbrooke
10-04-2006, 13:43
Until I had my own Canadian, I had NO idea that people ATE pumpkin. As far as I know, and I asked a number of my friends, what you do with a pumkin is hollow it out, carve an ugly looking face in it, put a candle in it and throw out the cakky looking gunky stuff that is in the middle....When he told me that people ATE pumpkin, I was genuinly surprised. He told me that I should try it, and brave as I am, went to the supermarket and asked if they had a pumpkin, and they looked at me like i had lost my mind...one of the staff said 'it's not hallowe'en' and so I went around to other shops and grocers and NOBODY sells it, other than at halloween, and I have never met ANYONE other than my Canuck, who has eaten it. But he insists that its really good...so next hallowe'en we are keeping the inside and attempting to bake a pie.....
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 13:44
A chunky beef and vegetable pie.
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 13:47
Until I had my own Canadian, I had NO idea that people ATE pumpkin. As far as I know, and I asked a number of my friends, what you do with a pumkin is hollow it out, carve an ugly looking face in it, put a candle in it and throw out the cakky looking gunky stuff that is in the middle....When he told me that people ATE pumpkin, I was genuinly surprised. He told me that I should try it, and brave as I am, went to the supermarket and asked if they had a pumpkin, and they looked at me like i had lost my mind...one of the staff said 'it's not hallowe'en' and so I went around to other shops and grocers and NOBODY sells it, other than at halloween, and I have never met ANYONE other than my Canuck, who has eaten it. But he insists that its really good...so next hallowe'en we are keeping the inside and attempting to bake a pie.....

Pumpkin is gross. It (in mashed form) has roughly the same texture and consistency (if you're lucky, the colour too) of chunky dry vomit, and is one of the most disgusting foods i've had the displeasure to eat. I hate the flavour too.

I hope i've spared you from making the effort. Pumpkin soup is tolerable, though.
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 13:51
Pumpkin is gross. It (in mashed form) has roughly the same texture and consistency (if you're lucky, the colour too) of chunky dry vomit, and is one of the most disgusting foods i've had the displeasure to eat. I hate the flavour too.

I hope i've spared you from making the effort. Pumpkin soup is tolerable, though.

Well, Pumpkin pie is one of my family's favorites. Except me. I can tolerate it under a couple conditions: First of all, It has to be very well blended. I mean puree that motherfucking pumpkin! One chunk of flesh, and the deal's off. Second, Serve it cold. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you MUST eat pumpkin pie, remember that. Ice-cold Pumpkn pie is much much better than room temperature pie. *nod*


Sweet Potato Pie >>>>>> Pumpkin Pie. I love Sweet Potato Pie. :)
An archie
10-04-2006, 13:59
www.weebl.jolt.co.uk

mmmmm, pie
Swilatia
10-04-2006, 14:04
The Pie Lover uses his powers to manipulate Swilatia's mind.

YOU WILL LOVE PIE! YOU WILL LOVE PIE!
I am Immune to mind control powers.
Carisbrooke
10-04-2006, 14:09
Pumpkin is gross. It (in mashed form) has roughly the same texture and consistency (if you're lucky, the colour too) of chunky dry vomit, and is one of the most disgusting foods i've had the displeasure to eat. I hate the flavour too.

I hope i've spared you from making the effort. Pumpkin soup is tolerable, though.

AHHH I suspected as much...it always looks, smells and FEELS so totally GROSS when you scoop out the pumpkin to make the lantern....The idea that I should save and EAT it totally grossed me out and now I feel vindicated...no wonder nobody here eats it...
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 14:22
Until I had my own Canadian, I had NO idea that people ATE pumpkin. As far as I know, and I asked a number of my friends, what you do with a pumkin is hollow it out, carve an ugly looking face in it, put a candle in it and throw out the cakky looking gunky stuff that is in the middle....When he told me that people ATE pumpkin, I was genuinly surprised. He told me that I should try it, and brave as I am, went to the supermarket and asked if they had a pumpkin, and they looked at me like i had lost my mind...one of the staff said 'it's not hallowe'en' and so I went around to other shops and grocers and NOBODY sells it, other than at halloween, and I have never met ANYONE other than my Canuck, who has eaten it. But he insists that its really good...so next hallowe'en we are keeping the inside and attempting to bake a pie.....
Pumpkin cookies are great. In fact, pumpkin is good in many forms. But as you found out, nowhere sells the orange feckers other than at hallowe'en.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 14:23
AHHH I suspected as much...it always looks, smells and FEELS so totally GROSS when you scoop out the pumpkin to make the lantern....The idea that I should save and EAT it totally grossed me out and now I feel vindicated...no wonder nobody here eats it...
Noooo! Don't listen to the Aussie! Pumpkin is lovely! Eat it! EAT IT!!!!!
Whereyouthinkyougoing
10-04-2006, 14:27
Noooo! Don't listen to the Aussie! Pumpkin is lovely! Eat it! EAT IT!!!!!
While I recoil a bit from actually saying this: In this case, listen to the Aussie. :eek: Seriously. Eat pumpkin soup, if you must, that's really quite okay, but everything else - not so much.

Then again, seeing how you're so in love with your Canadian Pumpkin, you should try it anyway - who knows, maybe you'll love it just by association. :p
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 14:30
Well, Pumpkin pie is one of my family's favorites. Except me. I can tolerate it under a couple conditions: First of all, It has to be very well blended. I mean puree that motherfucking pumpkin! One chunk of flesh, and the deal's off. Second, Serve it cold. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you MUST eat pumpkin pie, remember that. Ice-cold Pumpkn pie is much much better than room temperature pie. *nod*

Hmm. I've never had it in pie form...only had it either served up similar to mashed potato, or roasted in chunks.

Sweet Potato Pie >>>>>> Pumpkin Pie. I love Sweet Potato Pie. :)

Eh, I'm not a big fan of sweet potato. It's too...sweet, and I don't have it often enough to get used to the flavour. Although it wins out on texture over pumpkin a thousand times over, so I will eat it.

AHHH I suspected as much...it always looks, smells and FEELS so totally GROSS when you scoop out the pumpkin to make the lantern....The idea that I should save and EAT it totally grossed me out and now I feel vindicated...no wonder nobody here eats it...

There's different sorts of pumpkin though. I'm not sure if the orange jack-o-lantern variety is one that you'd normally eat. The ones we get here are typically grey, green with white speckles, or long and beige. (jarrahdale, kent, and butternut respectively. Hehe...the useless stuff you pick up from working in a supermarket :p)

As for me though, I don't notice any difference. They're all gross and taste pretty much the same to me.
Damor
10-04-2006, 14:31
It might make quite a difference how it's prepared..
I mean, even perfectly edible fruits and vegetables can be made to be horrible by bad cooking. Pumpkin wouldn't be an exception.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 14:46
While I recoil a bit from actually saying this: In this case, listen to the Aussie. :eek: Seriously. Eat pumpkin soup, if you must, that's really quite okay, but everything else - not so much.

Then again, seeing how you're so in love with your Canadian Pumpkin, you should try it anyway - who knows, maybe you'll love it just by association. :p
Well, I'll listen to Kanabia on some things...well, only music actually...but if he doesn't like pumpkin there's something wrong with him. ;) Pumpkin cookies and pumpkin pie are/is lovely. By itself as a vegetable it's not fantastic, though I still like it.
Utracia
10-04-2006, 15:06
Noooo! Don't listen to the Aussie! Pumpkin is lovely! Eat it! EAT IT!!!!!

Yes, listen to the man, Carisbrooke! If you don't want to take the effort then use a shortcut with canned pumpkin! Put on whipped cream and you have a lovely dessert. Mmmmmm. Pumpkin. ;)
Frangland
10-04-2006, 15:22
The sick side of me wanted to vote for hair pie, but it wasn't an option, so I went with my favorite fruit pie -- cherry.
Carisbrooke
10-04-2006, 15:41
Yes, listen to the man, Carisbrooke! If you don't want to take the effort then use a shortcut with canned pumpkin! Put on whipped cream and you have a lovely dessert. Mmmmmm. Pumpkin. ;)

DO you REALLY think that there is any chance what so ever that I am going to find TINNED PUMPKIN in England? and more specifically, on the tiny little island that I live on? I think that is VERY unlikely, but I will brave the likely derision and ask...if anyone knows WHERE I could get it, then please let me know. My lovely pumpkin Canuck says the pie with ise cream is to die for...and I am willing to at least try it, and even if I hate it, he will be happy to have some.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
10-04-2006, 15:51
Gah, beaten by the Fiddlebottoms. I'll just have to make up for it with some pecan pie, some chocolate pie, some chess pie*, and some Halle Berry... wait, how could someone leave Halle Berry out of a poll concerning pie?!
...oh, wait, wrong forum - on one other forum I frequent, "Halle Berry and pie" is the running joke.

* - Yes, chess pie exists. No, it does not include black and white chess pieces. Yes, it is quite delicious.
I don't know what all these words mean, nor do I think I want too. However, the first sentence was very pleasing, and so I shall accept the whole post as a compliment.
We are well pleased, Taredas.
Utracia
10-04-2006, 15:51
DO you REALLY think that there is any chance what so ever that I am going to find TINNED PUMPKIN in England? and more specifically, on the tiny little island that I live on? I think that is VERY unlikely, but I will brave the likely derision and ask...if anyone knows WHERE I could get it, then please let me know. My lovely pumpkin Canuck says the pie with ise cream is to die for...and I am willing to at least try it, and even if I hate it, he will be happy to have some.

Ah, that's too bad. Perhaps a city on mainland Britain will have it in stock? I've never been out of the U.S. but I'm just assuming that there are supermarkets where you get your own crap. Surely there must be a FEW people who know the greatness of pumpkin pie there.
Carisbrooke
10-04-2006, 15:55
Ah, that's too bad. Perhaps a city on mainland Britain will have it in stock? I've never been out of the U.S. but I'm just assuming that there are supermarkets where you get your own crap. Surely there must be a FEW people who know the greatness of pumpkin pie there.

I would have to catch a ferry to get to the mainland, I am going to try the internet....But I do have my doubts, both of the largge supermarkets I enquired in are national chains and neither of them carry it. It is a big cultural difference...I think that my Canadian is often surprised by how DIFFERENT things are in England, I tell him that if he moved here from a non English speaking country then he would not expect things to be the same, its just because we talk the same language that we find the differences a surprise.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 15:57
I would have to catch a ferry to get to the mainland, I am going to try the internet....But I do have my doubts, both of the largge supermarkets I enquired in are national chains and neither of them carry it. It is a big cultural difference...I think that my Canadian is often surprised by how DIFFERENT things are in England, I tell him that if he moved here from a non English speaking country then he would not expect things to be the same, its just because we talk the same language that we find the differences a surprise.
Try health food shops as well. They're fairly likely to have some sort of pumpkin.
Alternatively, buy some pumpkin seeds and plant them...
Lunatic Goofballs
10-04-2006, 15:59
I would have to catch a ferry to get to the mainland, I am going to try the internet....But I do have my doubts, both of the largge supermarkets I enquired in are national chains and neither of them carry it. It is a big cultural difference...I think that my Canadian is often surprised by how DIFFERENT things are in England, I tell him that if he moved here from a non English speaking country then he would not expect things to be the same, its just because we talk the same language that we find the differences a surprise.

I'd send you some pumpkins, but my catapult is down and needs repairs. :p
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 15:59
Yes, listen to the man, Carisbrooke! If you don't want to take the effort then use a shortcut with canned pumpkin! Put on whipped cream and you have a lovely dessert. Mmmmmm. Pumpkin. ;)

That's gross - pumpkin dessert? with cream? yuck! That's wrong on every level. It'd be like eating cold vomit...with cream. *shudders*
Eutrusca
10-04-2006, 16:01
That's gross - pumpkin dessert? with cream? yuck! That's wrong on every level. It'd be like eating cold vomit...with cream. *shudders*
Cynical lil twit! [ smacks Kanabia upside da hed wid a large, decaying pumpkin! ] :D
Anti-Social Darwinism
10-04-2006, 16:02
Pumpkin pie is wonderful. It has to be properly done and spiced, though. Also, jack-o-lantern pumpkins are not pie pumpkins, they're too big and stringy. Pie pumpkins are small and dense and not as seedy.

Pecan pie is ambrosia.
Pythogria
10-04-2006, 16:04
I hate pie. Pie should burn.

If you haven't guessed, I was joking there.

I love the stuff!

Pumpkin pie is amazing, Rasberry or Strawberry is awesome too, Pecan is awesome, Bannana Cream is increible... Well, you get the point.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 16:06
It'd be like eating cold vomit...with cream. *shudders*
A new meal idea...hmmm...
Carisbrooke
10-04-2006, 16:09
SO its NOT the big orange pumpkin that I need at all? That is the only pumpkin that I know off....I will try health food shops though, thats a great idea. I could also try to grow a plant too...
Frangland
10-04-2006, 16:18
What exactly is mince, or mince-meat? I think that I have some general idea of what it is -- mashed-up nuts, dates, etc. -- but i'm not certain.
Compulsive Depression
10-04-2006, 16:20
DO you REALLY think that there is any chance what so ever that I am going to find TINNED PUMPKIN in England?
You can get tinned pumpkin in England :)
Although I don't know where. A semi-yankee former-flatmate of mine insisted pumpkin pie was made for some holiday. It's tasty.
I'd guess he got it from Harrods, although their website doesn't seem to list it, and that's probably no help whatsoever to you as there are few tiny islands in central London.

The poll has too many sweet pies, and no proper pies... Where's the Steak and Ale Pie, Pork Pie, Scotch Pie or even Curry Pie?
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 16:20
What exactly is mince, or mince-meat? I think that I have some general idea of what it is -- mashed-up nuts, dates, etc. -- but i'm not certain.

Pretty much...for fruit-mince anyway. But mince-meat is mashed up meat. Like in hamburger patties.
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 16:22
Cynical lil twit! [ smacks Kanabia upside da hed wid a large, decaying pumpkin! ] :D
Ugh.

Why would I eat cold, disgusting pumpkin - with cream - when I could have something much more palatable, like...say, peaches? Mmmh. Peaches and custard. *wanders off in general direction of the fridge, to return with peaches and custard*
Utracia
10-04-2006, 16:26
The poll has too many sweet pies, and no proper pies... Where's the Steak and Ale Pie, Pork Pie, Scotch Pie or even Curry Pie?

I was in the mood for a certain kind of desert so those pies only seemed right.

There are so many pies that it is quite impossible to attempt to list them all! :D
Frangland
10-04-2006, 16:27
Pretty much...for fruit-mince anyway. But mince-meat is mashed up meat. Like in hamburger patties.

sounds sort of like a pasty, without the potatoes.

a pasty is like a small calzone filled with beef and potatoes... sometimes served with beef gravy. Mmmmm, maybe the only good thing to come out of the UP of Michigan. j/k
Carnivorous Lickers
10-04-2006, 16:31
I like pecan pie.

The pasty described above sounds good.
Compulsive Depression
10-04-2006, 16:37
sounds sort of like a pasty, without the potatoes.

a pasty is like a small calzone filled with beef and potatoes... sometimes served with beef gravy. Mmmmm, maybe the only good thing to come out of the UP of Michigan. j/k

Mmm, tasty Pasties (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornish_pasty). A meal wrapped in crispy pastry :)

(I almost embarked on a rant there; missed the "j/k" ;))

Edit; it depends on whether it's a mince pie, like mince-and-onions (which is made with minced beef), or a mince pie (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A663626) as in Christmas time.
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 16:57
Mmm, tasty Pasties (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornish_pasty). A meal wrapped in crispy pastry :)

(I almost embarked on a rant there; missed the "j/k" ;))

Edit; it depends on whether it's a mince pie, like mince-and-onions (which is made with minced beef), or a mince pie (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A663626) as in Christmas time.

Yep, pasties are awesome. The small ones are nice, but cornish pasty owns all.
Frangland
10-04-2006, 17:27
Ugh.

Why would I eat cold, disgusting pumpkin - with cream - when I could have something much more palatable, like...say, peaches? Mmmh. Peaches and custard. *wanders off in general direction of the fridge, to return with peaches and custard*

that reminds me... i've never eaten pie which combined peaches and custard, but i'm guessing it'd be wonderful.

custard-peach pie.

There'd be no pie crust on top, of course... you could simply burn some sugar, so there'd be a creme brulee-like topping.
Frangland
10-04-2006, 17:30
Yep, pasties are awesome. The small ones are nice, but cornish pasty owns all.

I went to a self-proclaimed English pub here in Nashville (Tennessee) -- owned/operated by an Englishman -- and ordered the Cornish Pasty.

And it was a pasty like I've always known them -- meat and potatoes inside a flaky crust... topped with gravy.

Folks in the UP/Northern Wisconsin don't always use gravy... in which case, they're great for to-go eating... eating in your car, for instance.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 17:30
Yep, pasties are awesome. The small ones are nice, but cornish pasty owns all.
Indeed. Though I don't eat them, being vegetarian n' all. There's a chain of shops in England called 'The Cornish Pasty Shop'. Guess what they sell? They do loads of different varieties - my personal favourite is cheese & mushroom. Just lovely.
Frangland
10-04-2006, 17:35
Indeed. Though I don't eat them, being vegetarian n' all. There's a chain of shops in England called 'The Cornish Pasty Shop'. Guess what they sell? They do loads of different varieties - my personal favourite is cheese & mushroom. Just lovely.

Do they have one with potatoes, onions and carrots? I would imagine that could also be tasty, with some salt at least.
Rubina
10-04-2006, 17:38
Pretty much...for fruit-mince anyway. But mince-meat is mashed up meat. Like in hamburger patties.Bah. It's not called mash-meat pie, now is it? :)

Mince-meat traditionally is made with fresh venison ("look dear, we got a buck!"), citrus, apples and raisins all cut up in teeny-tiny pieces and either canned wet or dried (to be reconstituted with brandy or rum... yum). Baked in a two-crust flaky piece of heaven, 'tis to die for.

Carisbrooke: Pie pumpkins are indeed what you need, but if they aren't available butternut squash works quite well. The trick to not end up with a nasty mess, is to cut the pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds and shite, then place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake at a low to medium temp (325-350 F which is ... um... something in Celsius) until the flesh is soft. Then peel, puree, add eggs, cream, sugar and spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves) for a delicious concoction. Your Canadian (and you) might like pumpkin bread (it's a tea bread) as well.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 17:38
Do they have one with potatoes, onions and carrots? I would imagine that could also be tasty, with some salt at least.
A proper Cornish Pasty should have them in anyway (maybe not the carrots), as wells as some form of meat - usually beef.

Heh...the wiki entry for cornish pasties says "The presence of carrot in a store-bought pasty is usually an indication of inferior quality".

Apparently traditional ingredients include steak, potato, onion, and possibly swede.
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 17:44
A proper Cornish Pasty should have them in anyway (maybe not the carrots), as wells as some form of meat - usually beef.

Heh...the wiki entry for cornish pasties says "The presence of carrot in a store-bought pasty is usually an indication of inferior quality".

Apparently traditional ingredients include steak, potato, onion, and possibly swede.

The cornish pasties we get here have carrot in 'em.

Bah. It's not called mash-meat pie, now is it?

Well, no, but how else was I supposed to explain it besides "mince meat is minced meat"?

Mince-meat traditionally is made with fresh venison ("look dear, we got a buck!"), citrus, apples and raisins all cut up in teeny-tiny pieces and either canned wet or dried (to be reconstituted with brandy or rum... yum). Baked in a two-crust flaky piece of heaven, 'tis to die for.
http://www.majordyck.com/images/mince.gif

Uh, I was just thinking that ^^^ The minced meat on its own.
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 17:47
The cornish pasties we get here have carrot in 'em.
Clearly inferior quality then. Can't argue with wikipedia, can you? ;)
Kanabia
10-04-2006, 17:50
Clearly inferior quality then. Can't argue with wikipedia, can you? ;)

:p

I really don't understand that logic, though. Add carrot, and it becomes inferior? Eh?
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 18:00
:p

I really don't understand that logic, though. Add carrot, and it becomes inferior? Eh?
I think it's because traditional pasties (ie. the original ones) were made with swede instead, and supermarkets sell mass-produced ones where it's cheaper to put carrot in instead.
Frangland
10-04-2006, 18:11
Clearly inferior quality then. Can't argue with wikipedia, can you? ;)

(response to this, and others re: pasties with carrots)

Wikipedia has an agenda to harm our sight!

As carrots are wonderful suppliers of Vitamin A and since Vitamin A helps sight... to denounce the use of carrots in pasties by coloring a carroted pasty as a poor assimilation... is a shameless nod to an increasingly blind society.

hehe
I V Stalin
10-04-2006, 18:15
(response to this, and others re: pasties with carrots)

Wikipedia has an agenda to harm our sight!

As carrots are wonderful suppliers of Vitamin A and since Vitamin A helps sight... to denounce the use of carrots in pasties by coloring a carroted pasty as a poor assimilation... is a shameless nod to an increasingly blind society.

hehe
Z0MG!!11!!one!!! C0n5p1r4cy!!!!!1!!! What about all the poor carrot farmers out there?! Surely the CAP can't save them now?! :rolleyes: :p
Frangland
10-04-2006, 18:18
Z0MG!!11!!one!!! C0n5p1r4cy!!!!!1!!! What about all the poor carrot farmers out there?! Surely the CAP can't save them now?! :rolleyes: :p

Eaters of carroted pasties, along with those who allow that carroted pasties might be good and wholesome -- should show their displeasure by spamming (or whatever) that Wiki pasty article.
Krakozha
10-04-2006, 18:22
Apple and rhubarb, or apple and blackberry, especially wild blackberries... :D
Eutrusca
10-04-2006, 18:23
Ugh.

Why would I eat cold, disgusting pumpkin - with cream - when I could have something much more palatable, like...say, peaches? Mmmh. Peaches and custard. *wanders off in general direction of the fridge, to return with peaches and custard*
[ hurls ] :D
Rubina
10-04-2006, 18:30
..how else was I supposed to explain it besides "mince meat is minced meat"?

http://www.majordyck.com/images/mince.gif

Uh, I was just thinking that ^^^ The minced meat on its own.

We'd call that ground beef as it's much smaller than minced, which is itself smaller than diced, but minced and diced have both been chopped rather than extruded.

http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/mincemeat.jpg

This ^^^ already has the apples etc. in it, but the meat alone has the same texture.
Krakozha
10-04-2006, 18:32
We'd call that ground beef as it's much smaller than minced, which is itself smaller than diced, but minced and diced have both been chopped rather than extruded.

http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/mincemeat.jpg

This ^^^ already has the apples etc. in it, but the meat alone has the same texture.
I'd know mince meat as the stuff in mince pies - you know, the spicy mixed fruit puree/boiled mass, usually served after Chirstmas dinner, and that is so good with a dollop of cream! Yeah, that stuff *pointed at linked pic*. Smells of Chirstmas!
Whereyouthinkyougoing
10-04-2006, 18:35
Seriously, for years I've been wondering about what exactly a mince meat pie was - meat, fruit, something else entirely?

And now I find out that not only not even the native speakers can agree on the basics of mince meat pie, they can't even agree on what constitutes mince meat.

I'm both exhilarated and underwhelmed. :rolleyes: :p
Rubina
10-04-2006, 18:42
Mincemeat is the uber pie.

All sorts of things can be hidden in its luscious goodness. ;)
Ollieland
10-04-2006, 18:52
The king of pies is steak and kidney, preferably cooked in guinness or ale gravy.
Krakozha
10-04-2006, 18:53
Seriously, for years I've been wondering about what exactly a mince meat pie was - meat, fruit, something else entirely?

And now I find out that not only not even the native speakers can agree on the basics of mince meat pie, they can't even agree on what constitutes mince meat.

I'm both exhilarated and underwhelmed. :rolleyes: :p

There's mince meat - basically cooked, spiced fruit, really good. It's traditionally used in pies at Christmas, usually small, individual pies, served with cream (either vanilla/liqueur flavoured or just plain, unsweetened). They're usually best served warm. *drools at thought of mince pies*. Ah-hem, sorry...
Then there's minced meat - also known, to American's as ground beef, self explanatory really.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
10-04-2006, 19:14
There's mince meat - basically cooked, spiced fruit, really good. It's traditionally used in pies at Christmas, usually small, individual pies, served with cream (either vanilla/liqueur flavoured or just plain, unsweetened). They're usually best served warm. *drools at thought of mince pies*. Ah-hem, sorry...
Then there's minced meat - also known, to American's as ground beef, self explanatory really.
Thanks. :) And I guess you should know, seeing how you said you're originally Irish but now in the US, right?

But then, here's the Aussie who tells me something differently (I think):
Pretty much...for fruit-mince anyway. But mince-meat is mashed up meat. Like in hamburger patties.

And then there's the American, who says the Aussie has it wrong AND brings up an entirely new definition of mince meat pie, namely the rather terrible sounding mixutre of both minced meat and minced fruit:
Mince-meat traditionally is made with fresh venison ("look dear, we got a buck!"), citrus, apples and raisins all cut up in teeny-tiny pieces and either canned wet or dried (to be reconstituted with brandy or rum... yum).

Argh.

So, basically, next time I read a book in English and somebody in it eats mince meat pie, can I safely infer that they are in fact eating christmassy fruit pie? Or, well, not?


*goes off to eat some cake, just to spite pie :p*
Krakozha
10-04-2006, 19:23
Thanks. :) And I guess you should know, seeing how you said you're originally Irish but now in the US, right?

But then, here's the Aussie who tells me something differently (I think):


And then there's the American, who says the Aussie has it wrong AND brings up an entirely new definition of mince meat pie, namely the rather terrible sounding mixutre of both minced meat and minced fruit:


Argh.

So, basically, next time I read a book in English and somebody in it eats mince meat pie, can I safely infer that they are in fact eating christmassy fruit pie? Or, well, not?


*goes off to eat some cake, just to spite pie :p*


Yeah, I'm an Irish ex-pat. I suppose everyone has their different meaning for mince meat. The venison thing sounds so gross though. Well, I gave you what I understand of mince(d) meat, if you're ever in Ireland, I suggest you try some! The stuff with brandy in is so good!
Whereyouthinkyougoing
10-04-2006, 19:44
Yeah, I'm an Irish ex-pat. I suppose everyone has their different meaning for mince meat. The venison thing sounds so gross though. Well, I gave you what I understand of mince(d) meat, if you're ever in Ireland, I suggest you try some! The stuff with brandy in is so good! Alright. :) Especially because my memories of Irish food aren't so very good, so maybe I'll just eat mince meat pie the whole time I'm there. :p
Anti-Social Darwinism
11-04-2006, 00:39
We'd call that ground beef as it's much smaller than minced, which is itself smaller than diced, but minced and diced have both been chopped rather than extruded.

http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/mincemeat.jpg

This ^^^ already has the apples etc. in it, but the meat alone has the same texture.

"gags" - I think I'd rather eat star-gazy pie, at least I know what's in it.
Curious Inquiry
11-04-2006, 02:05
Can't get enough!
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/wab/pie/
The Jovian Moons
11-04-2006, 02:20
http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/pie.htm


PIE!!!

damn you people beat me to it. Should have seen that comming though...
Boonytopia
11-04-2006, 02:22
Meat, for sure. Either roast lamb & rosemary or beef & mashed potato (with beef, onion & tomato a close third). Mmmmmmmm.

Edit: Boscastle make the best pies. (http://www.boscastle.com.au/)
Yootopia
11-04-2006, 02:32
Rasperry and custard as a pasty is pretty good, it's even better as a pie. Mmmm... one of life's pleasures...
Katurkalurkmurkastan
12-04-2006, 05:10
spanacopita... greek spinach pie. hmmmm....
IL Ruffino
12-04-2006, 05:20
spanacopita... greek spinach pie. hmmmm....
OMG. YES.

I had that at a greek place in a market in philly. I think i'll get a recipe for that.
Katurkalurkmurkastan
12-04-2006, 05:32
OMG. YES.

I had that at a greek place in a market in philly. I think i'll get a recipe for that.

you need a big pie dish, and fillo pastry. and then it's just pastry, oil, pastry, oil, spinach, pastry, oil, pastry, oil. and so on and so forth.
IL Ruffino
12-04-2006, 05:38
you need a big pie dish, and fillo pastry. and then it's just pastry, oil, pastry, oil, spinach, pastry, oil, pastry, oil. and so on and so forth.
I'm going to try to make this tomorrow, http://www.eco-natural.com/recipes/spanakopita.html
Katurkalurkmurkastan
12-04-2006, 05:40
I'm going to try to make this tomorrow, http://www.eco-natural.com/recipes/spanakopita.html
:cool: solid. post tomorrow and let me know how it turns out!