O'Kelly Isley III Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Are we limiting ourselves to pastry casing pies only or are iced-top pies worthy of consideration ? Personally I think the latter are overkill. I mean I like pineapple rings and I like black pudding but I wouldn't eat them together. Not often anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWL Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 12 hours ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Are we limiting ourselves to pastry casing pies only or are iced-top pies worthy of consideration ? Personally I think the latter are overkill. I mean I like pineapple rings and I like black pudding but I wouldn't eat them together. Not often anyway. I highlighted these delights last year. They are the sexier cousin of the mince pie and I commend them to you all. Not sure the purists will stand for it though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 12 hours ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Are we limiting ourselves to pastry casing pies only or are iced-top pies worthy of consideration ? Personally I think the latter are overkill. I mean I like pineapple rings and I like black pudding but I wouldn't eat them together. Not often anyway. I’m an equal opportunities guy when it comes to a pie (or pi, for that matter). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 21 minutes ago, PWL said: I highlighted these delights last year. They are the sexier cousin of the mince pie and I commend them to you all. Not sure the purists will stand for it though. Ecclefechan Tarts Watch 2023 for this pish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I like puff pastry mince pies better than shortcrust ones. Maybe Unpopular Opinions thread for this pish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Sainsbury's are one of the few places that do a proper strawberry tart. Not one with cream/fake cream. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 6 hours ago, mathematics said: Ecclefechan Tarts Watch 2023 for this pish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Diego De la Vega Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 6 hours ago, mathematics said: I’m an equal opportunities guy when it comes to a pie (or pi, for that matter). 37 minutes ago, RH33 said: Sainsbury's are one of the few places that do a proper strawberry tart. Not one with cream/fake cream. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, RH33 said: Sainsbury's are one of the few places that do a proper strawberry tart. Not one with cream/fake cream. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) The coop shortcrust efforts occupy a special place in my heart. Sugary delights. I don't buy them anymore as it's too tempting to eat the fucking four of them in a oner (a wanner). Edited November 12, 2023 by velo army 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, velo army said: The coop shortcrust efforts occupy a special place in my heart. Sugary delights. I don't buy them anymore as it's too tempting to eat the fucking four of them in a oner (a wanner). I'm not seeing the issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 55 minutes ago, velo army said: The coop shortcrust efforts occupy a special place in my heart. Sugary delights. I don't buy them anymore as it's too tempting to eat the fucking four of them in a oner (a wanner). I’m with @Sergeant Wilson here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 M&S frangipane topped ones need more mincemeat but are still tasty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 30 minutes ago, 101 said: M&S frangipane topped ones need more mincemeat but are still tasty. Just when mince pies couldn't get worse, frangipane is introduced. Weirdos. You're all weirdos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, RH33 said: Just when mince pies couldn't get worse, frangipane is introduced. Weirdos. You're all weirdos. Methinks the lady doth protest too much. You sit on a throne of pies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I'm not seeing the issue. And I couldn't see my feet for a while after consuming about three packs a week one winter. Seasonal spiced heroin is what they are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 M&S All Butter Puff Pastry Mince Pies Good colour on the pastry, a little on the small side (although I bet M&S fans think they're bigger than what they are). Lovely little sprinkle of sugar on top. However, not enough filling inside. So much so that you could say that the pies lacked real substance. M&S always provide their loyal punters with a pie that just doesn't live up to expectations. It says that there are six in the box. M&S fans might argue there are more in here than in their competitors' boxes. I hereby award this pie the rating of: FALKIRK FOOTBALL CLUB, due to not having enough substance and always letting down their loyal, if misguided, support. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, velo army said: Methinks the lady doth protest too much. You sit on a throne of pies. My pie is frandipane free. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, RH33 said: Just when mince pies couldn't get worse, frangipane is introduced. Weirdos. You're all weirdos. You'll be saying you don't like marzipan next. Almonds are excellent, nearly as good as mince pies 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, RH33 said: My pie is frandipane free. I'm glad to hear it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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