Rare Mareblu Posted March 10, 2023 #8126 Share Posted March 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, possum52 said: The best vanilla slice I've ever had was at Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. It was some years ago and absolutely amazing. With a group of friends, we decided to catch the bus from our suburb down to Sorrento. It was really good fun as none of us ever caught buses and we didn't have a clue! Anyway we decided to stop at this bakery which was reputed to have amazing vanilla slices. Wow, were they ever! I even bought two to bring home and they made it safely! We were in Sorrento prior to Covid for a weekend and had a vanilla slice again, not the same place I don't think. Very nice but so big, I struggled to eat all mine. The filling on both these VS was similar to a creme patisserie, very light and creamy. Now look what you’ve done: started a vanilla slice thread🥰. A worthy topic, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted March 10, 2023 #8127 Share Posted March 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mareblu said: Now look what you’ve done: started a vanilla slice thread🥰. A worthy topic, though. It will wander back to meat pies eventually, although vanilla slice is a worthy topic. Hopefully some of these purveyors of fine pastry are still around when we finally get down there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 10, 2023 #8128 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: It will wander back to meat pies eventually, although vanilla slice is a worthy topic. Hopefully some of these purveyors of fine pastry are still around when we finally get down there. Our sausage rolls are good as well Lyle. Most bakeries have them. But dont forget the orse. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8129 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Finally remembered to add pic of pies from Garran Bakery: L-R: Chunky Beef, Beef & Mushroom, Beef the pastry and fillings are delicious. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8130 Share Posted March 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mareblu said: Finally remembered to add pic of pies from Garran Bakery: L-R: Chunky Beef, Beef & Mushroom, Beef the pastry and fillings are delicious. Oops: plain beef in middle, mushroom & beef on right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted March 29, 2023 #8131 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Got some shawarma spiced lamb pies, 14 hr wagyu roast pie and a massaman curry beef pie at the farmers market. The curry pie was lacklustre but the shawarma and wagyu yum😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8132 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, ilikeanswers said: Got some shawarma spiced lamb pies, 14 hr wagyu roast pie and a massaman curry beef pie at the farmers market. The curry pie was lacklustre but the shawarma and wagyu yum😋 Sounds delicious. Which farmers’ market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 29, 2023 #8133 Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Mareblu said: Oops: plain beef in middle, mushroom & beef on right The pastry and filling look great Linda, must be a good baker at Garran. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 29, 2023 #8134 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I had a chicken and leek pie - aldi , on Monday. Still good taste and good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted March 29, 2023 #8135 Share Posted March 29, 2023 We had a nice tortierre the other day. We had not tried that brand before, it was very good. I reminded me of the tortierre my mom's best friend used to make (she is of French Canadian descent). It had just the right amount of diced onions in the ground pork and very subtle seasoning. It wasn't cheap at $16.00 for a 7 inch pie but I would buy it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8136 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, NSWP said: The pastry and filling look great Linda, must be a good baker at Garran. Overall they’re pretty good, but their pies are exceptional. When I posted that photo, I told Mario Les will demand to know where the “horse” is😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8137 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: I had a chicken and leek pie - aldi , on Monday. Still good taste and good value. I live chicken and leek pies. Must try Aldi’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8138 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: We had a nice tortierre the other day. We had not tried that brand before, it was very good. I reminded me of the tortierre my mom's best friend used to make (she is of French Canadian descent). It had just the right amount of diced onions in the ground pork and very subtle seasoning. It wasn't cheap at $16.00 for a 7 inch pie but I would buy it again. Sounds exquisite, Lyle. I guess it’s the old story: you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 29, 2023 #8139 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Mareblu said: I live chicken and leek pies. Must try Aldi’s I even love them🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted March 29, 2023 #8140 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Possum52 was extolling the virtues of the vanilla slice in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Unfortunately these have gone downhill especially since they changed the name of the bakery to "The Vanilla Slice Cafe". However it is still worth a trip to the MP but to Red Hill where the best pies in Australia are still made. They are called Johnny Ripe. Now while the name is not the best, they actually started making apple pies from the apples on their orchard. They diversified into all kinds of meat pies and they are now exported all over Melbourne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 29, 2023 #8141 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Woolies have frozen, gf chicken and leek pies, tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted March 30, 2023 #8142 Share Posted March 30, 2023 23 hours ago, Mareblu said: Sounds delicious. Which farmers’ market? It's called the Carriageworks Market in Redfern. I don't go that often but when I do I head straight to the pie man stall. He makes some amazing and unique pies with a rotating list of flavours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 30, 2023 #8143 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I had a slow cooked angus beef and potato pie -today also from aldi . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 30, 2023 #8144 Share Posted March 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I had a slow cooked angus beef and potato pie -today also from aldi . These Aldi pies get good reviews, mic.I wonder which bakery produces them for Aldi? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted March 30, 2023 #8145 Share Posted March 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, NSWP said: These Aldi pies get good reviews, mic.I wonder which bakery produces them for Aldi? I wonder if all stores get them from the same bakery or if different states have different suppliers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted March 30, 2023 #8146 Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 8/25/2017 at 5:38 PM, Beejay4016 said: Mrs Mac's? Yuk. Avoid at all costs. Go for a Harry's. I had one of those years ago and swore I'd never eat another - and I haven't. Maybe I should have one to remind myself how bad it was - like I do with ships' coffee. I usually get the floater at Harry's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted March 30, 2023 #8147 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: I had a slow cooked angus beef and potato pie -today also from aldi . Are you an OfficialTaster? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 30, 2023 #8148 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Lol, no but I always have a few packets of pies in the fridge for a lunch, if we have nothing else organised 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 30, 2023 #8149 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, possum52 said: I wonder if all stores get them from the same bakery or if different states have different suppliers. 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted March 30, 2023 #8150 Share Posted March 30, 2023 26 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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