SuperGoose75 Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) Well its nearing that time of year again, Apple pie time. Well they were always called ''Apple cakes in our home growing up. My mother would always bake loads, some for relatives and neighbours ect.. All made with homemade pastry and baked in a range oven. At Halloween she would put money/coins in the pie wrapped in foil. It was great getting a slice with a 10p in it. Anyway there is a glut of apples about locally and I've some blackberries in the freezer. So apple and blackberry pies will soon be on the go, along with some eves pudding,crumbles ect..! We had to purchase a new washing machine a few months back and whilst in the shop I noticed a small pie maker that was reduced to half price. Since its near impossible to get a good steak and kidney pie around these parts as kidney has gone out of fashion, it prompted me to make my own. Stewing beef,kidney,carrots,onions, seasoned and browned and put in the slow cooker with some good stock for 7hrs on low. Cooled and the put into shop bought pastry😱 for convenience as it was a trial,shortcrust for the bottom and puff for the lid. I put a dollop of ''Cashel blue'' in a couple as I knew it would complement the pie filling. They turned out well, although you can't get a lot of filling in this particular model. I make bigger pies, although our local butchers steak pies are unreal and the whole house eats them. I used the wee pie machine for small apple pies also. Handy for using up some left over dinner and it's OK to have some ready-made pastry in the freezer. Edited September 27, 2022 by SuperGoose75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hello, Tasty Tasty mmmmmmm 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 im on my way...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Eggsellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 I'm not allowed pies 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 10 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Tasty Tasty mmmmmmm 👍 Cheers 👍 8 hours ago, ditchman said: im on my way...................... Bring custard and fresh cream for the apple pie! I'll have a choice of mash or chips for the steak & kidney😃 8 hours ago, Dave-G said: Eggsellent. Cheers 👍 5 hours ago, discobob said: I'm not allowed pies 😢 That's a shame! Surely a small one now and again would do no harm😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, SuperGoose75 said: Cheers 👍 Bring custard and fresh cream for the apple pie! I'll have a choice of mash or chips for the steak & kidney😃 Cheers 👍 That's a shame! Surely a small one now and again would do no harm😉 i will bring flowers and have your babies...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, ditchman said: i will bring flowers and have your babies...... Steady now 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 I have never heard of a pie machine, how exactly does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, billytheghillie said: I have never heard of a pie machine, how exactly does it work? It works on the same principle as a sandwich maker. Two hot plates that heat up and then it's a press and seal that cooks the pastry and heats the filling. But instead of using bread it's designed for pastry. The one I have is only for two pies, but you can get one that has the capacity to make 4 pies. Edited September 28, 2022 by SuperGoose75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 10 hours ago, billytheghillie said: I have never heard of a pie machine, how exactly does it work? Nor had I but I googled it and now I’m buying one 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian willetts Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 What a lovely aray of good looking pies the pie machine might just be a sound investment I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Venison Pie with swede. PS The fruit pies and S&K look amazing 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 its always a mistake to drop into the cooking thread............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Ian willetts said: What a lovely aray of good looking pies the pie machine might just be a sound investment I think Cheers👍 They are not too pricey, and are versatile, so money well spent IMO 4 hours ago, Gameking said: Venison Pie with swede. PS The fruit pies and S&K look amazing 😁 Nice rich looking gravy and filling there😋 The swede/turnip would be a nice accompaniment to balance out the richness. Clap-Shot would be ideal with Venison pie IMHO. Top marks for decoration also. The 🦌 is very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 7 hours ago, SuperGoose75 said: Cheers👍 They are not too pricey, and are versatile, so money well spent IMO Have you got a link to them please 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 11 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Have you got a link to them please 🙏 Harry I got mine local to me and the brand is the well known Breville. It was reduced from £40 to £25. I'd say it is a very old model. If you Google ''Pie Makers'' you will see an array of different brands on Amazon ect...! There is a good looking ''Hairy Biker's'' one that is around the £40 and it says it is a deep filled one, which will definitely be an added bonus as you will be able to get more filling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 23 hours ago, ditchman said: its always a mistake to drop into the cooking thread............. It is isn't it! I've been walking around the supermarket buying veg for soups etc seeing this thread tho I can feel a trip to the butchers coming on steak & ale or a guiness pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 2 hours ago, SuperGoose75 said: Harry I got mine local to me and the brand is the well known Breville. It was reduced from £40 to £25. I'd say it is a very old model. If you Google ''Pie Makers'' you will see an array of different brands on Amazon ect...! There is a good looking ''Hairy Biker's'' one that is around the £40 and it says it is a deep filled one, which will definitely be an added bonus as you will be able to get more filling in. Thank you 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Got my eye on this one if the link works https://www.currys.co.uk/products/giles-and-posner-ek4082g-deep-fill-pie-maker-grey-10231881.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&awc=1599_1664449383_4c5a53b93dafa8478c9c83d3b260cb4e&srcid=369&xtor=AL-1&cmpid=aff~Genie Shopping CSS~Comparison Shopping Service (CSS)~259955~Genie+Shopping&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Definitely not vegan !!! BUT 3 cheese and onion pie ( Lancashire, Red Leicester, Mature cheddar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Stop it - I'm on a diet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 29/09/2022 at 12:04, harrycatcat1 said: Got my eye on this one if the link works https://www.currys.co.uk/products/giles-and-posner-ek4082g-deep-fill-pie-maker-grey-10231881.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&awc=1599_1664449383_4c5a53b93dafa8478c9c83d3b260cb4e&srcid=369&xtor=AL-1&cmpid=aff~Genie Shopping CSS~Comparison Shopping Service (CSS)~259955~Genie+Shopping&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955 Looks the business that one 👍 3 hours ago, Gameking said: Definitely not vegan !!! BUT 3 cheese and onion pie ( Lancashire, Red Leicester, Mature cheddar) That sounds delicious! I'm a real cheese head but suffer with crazy cheese dreams as a consequence. What type of vessel do you make your pies in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Gameking said: Definitely not vegan !!! BUT 3 cheese and onion pie ( Lancashire, Red Leicester, Mature cheddar) GET THEE HENCE SATAN.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 OK, back to meat 🙄 Hare, Leek and mushroom with chips. On 30/09/2022 at 14:33, SuperGoose75 said: Looks the business that one 👍 That sounds delicious! I'm a real cheese head but suffer with crazy cheese dreams as a consequence. What type of vessel do you make your pies in? SG75 I have consulted the Director of Catering and she informs me she makes the pies with a metal pie tin with removable bottom😁. I only put the stuff on the deck , she tranforms it into the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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