In Adelaide South Australia many years ago, we used to go out on the town (those days are over :-) and late at night on the way home, we would always stop by the food caravan and get a 'Pie Floater' - An Aussie meat pie, upside down in a small bowl with thick(ish) pea soup poured over it and a splash of tomato sauce. Best thing ever!! You must try it. (That was about 50 years ago 🙂
Wow! This video really triggered some fond memories! I had my first meat pie (a 'braidie') from the Strathisla Bakery, in Keith, after touring the world famous distillery. I was on my honeymoon and it was a beautiful, crisp, October day...hubby and I each had one, with some nice hot coffee, before returning to the station for the trip back to Inverness, where we were staying. I remember the young woman who was our tour guide at the distillery was very happy to talk to us, as we were from the States. She was planning a trip to America to travel our 'Whiskey Trail' and had a lot of questions! I bought 3, small, souvenir cookbooks in their gift shop that had recipes for pasties and bridies and make them on occasion! (My husband bought a bottle of scotch 😊). Our nuptials were a late life second (we were in our 50s and 60s), and we had 6 great years together (he has passed). His family was Norwegian, and I was a MacDonald, so it was fun to learn about the connections between Scotland and Norway (well, the Vikings, anyway). I will now have to give these a try. For those of you still with me on my ramble, thank you for indulging the memories of an old lady!
@@MissKym17 Still do that even when making bacon or sausage and egg pies (my neighbour loved making these, grew up in Auckland 40+ years ago now and still remember those pies.
Those pies look absolutely delicious. In Adelaide you can get them from a food van served upside-down in a bowl of pea soup with ketchup/tomato sauce. They're called "pie floaters".
The comedian Billy Connolly did a tour of Australia back in the 1990s (he’s probably done several more since) and loved the place. I watched the VHS set until it almost wore out as a 14 year old and dreamed of a trip there from the UK myself. One of the things I remember was him introducing us all to the pie floater - although I could have sworn it was from a food truck near the Opera House in Sydney. Anyway, I didn’t make the trip there - I ended up in Vancouver. But my older brother did move to Melbourne and still lives there!
@@maddoctor99 The food truck near the Opera House has expanded to a small chain of outlets. It started in the forties as "Harry's Café de Wheels". It does serve several things with mushy peas but the actual pie floater - a pie upside-down in pea soup - is definitely an Adelaide, not a Sydney, thing, and has its own Wikipedia article if you can credit it.
I was born in Adelaide So Australia 79 years ago and remember the pie carts I loved the pies and pea soup. I have lived in America most of my life but when I go home for a visit I eat a lot’s of meat pies😂 this recipe is great!🙏🏻🇺🇸🇦🇺
Wow Cheryl! I’m watching this while sitting in the laundrette using their tumble dryer! What handsome looking pies! I’m drooling and only got my bowl of cereal to look forward to 😂😂
Cutting your meals up on their plates and popping in a mouthful would add extra satisfaction to these vids as weird as that sounds. For those of us living life vicariously in the moment 😋
Those pies look outstanding. You should open a pie shop in Newquay, every Australian I've ever met in the UK complains about our food especially the pies.
This Scottish Aussie makes his own pies, and your recipe is *BANG ON!* That is exactly how I like to make my pies. They are great as you know exactly what is in there and, and at least you know they are hygienically sound. I am going to make up a batch of Steak & Kidney pies tomorrow morning. We no longer get Steak & Kidney Pies at any of the bakeries any more. I remember when I was home many years ago; I went to a butcher in Herts, and was surprised when he told me they did not sell sheep or ox kidneys any more. I love my Steak and Kidney pies; in fact; I like all pies, and now that I am retired, I enjoy making my own. In fact; I also make up the *LORNE* sausage recipe you gave us about 12 months ago. I love it. *Slàinte!*
Have the same problem in the US. Nowhere to find kidney of any kind. No suet either. I have even had a woman pull a face at the meat counter, when I picked up a package of lamb. First she asked what it was and then said “Euww” when I said “Lamb”. Lamb is also incredibly expensive here.
Lovely voice, what a relief, a nice person. The pastry looks right. Meat pies, Aus, were a wonderful food in the 1940s right through the q980s, at some point the puff pastry soft floppy pastry went and instead hideous thick hard pastry base and gross top, quite inedible. As a family we would get a nice curry meat pie or beef pie when driving over lunchtime on long trips. Tasted the same as in 1950 but now, however expensive or complex filling, always inedible.
They remind me of big bridies, we used to get from the local butcher, we lived on them at work renovating old houses and all the tradesmen loved them. Very tasty.
memories of going down to the local Four Square or the cafe just down from where I worked and buying a hot mince pie, this would have been in the 1980s in NZ. Can't beat them, used to get steak and kidney as well which I personally prefer. Thanks for the memories from my childhood.
It looks obsoletely delicious! I first had these meat pies in Australia many years ago. Loved them. I just came across your channel and meat pies. I have to try them. Thank you so much for sharing. Watching from America, and love listening to your voice. Can't wait to try and see what else you make. 🥰 My husbands a chef but he doesn't do this kinda stuff.
I've just prepared the mince to make your pies, but my beef looks more like buffalo.😉I simmered it longer hoping it will tenderise it a bit. I did add a bay leaf. I'll make my pastry tomorrow morning when it's cooler here in Thailand. Not puff pastry, but shortcrust. 50/50 lard and butter. I liked your video. A good one. Clear and easy to follow.
Lol, I just went into a new little bakery, English. I thought they might have pasties, but it turns out she sells her spinach pies on the upper level of that locale, and just the sweeties in her store (scones, shortbread, mince pies, Bakewell and the like).
Hi Cheryl love that video, I’ll be making some of them soon. And you’re right about the pastry. I’ve tried all the brand names, Tescos own, Morrisons own, sainsburys own. Aldi is by far the best. And cheapest. Keep up the good work.
They look great. However we Aussies use a TB tomato paste and sometimes 1 tspn vegemite (you could use Marmite). We leave the tomato sauce as a condiment rather than in the cooking of the mince. Could jump through the screen and steal one!
👍👍 I have eaten a substantial amount of pies over the decades here in Australia, both in rural and city areas and never eaten one that looks as good as yours. Looks like Scotland is the place to go for an Aussie pie 😀
I had a supermarket meat pie, chips and peas for dinner tonight then I see this later on UA-cam, scary stuff but those pies look much nicer so going to give them a go.
As we all are being very mindful Now of Gas and Electric usage,would love to see some of your recipes in the future show,Slow Cooker, Air Fryer,and even Microwave to cut energy Consumption. Love your Channel,maybe bringing things forward. Thx so much for all your Hardwork and Dedication.🥰👏👍
I just found your channel, and I wanted to say that you sound so similar to Mrs. Doubtfire. I mean that with the greatest reapect. As for the recipe, I'm an American and I dont get a lot of meat pies, and I think i may try your recipe!
Very nice 👍 A dog's eye with dead horse 😁 You have to put tomato sauce on it to be an Australian meat pie , I'm a Scottish Australian only English Australians don't put tomato sauce on their pies ✌️❤️🇦🇺🏴🦘🦄
Cheryl, I nearly had a stroke! I thought the label on your butcher's mince said 'best before JULY 2023!' Thankfully, that's the FROZEN BB date! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤯🤯🤯. Also, as an ignorant Irishman, can I ask what makes these wee pies 'Australian?' Thank you, in advance ❤
Does anyone remember this joke “what’s the difference between a piecost and a Pentecost “ “what’s a piecost” “15 cents with sauce”. Yes, once pies were 15 cents with sauce! Great pies by the way.
@@WhatsForTea Where did you get your little pie tins? I’ve had a surprising lack of luck trying to find them, even at like The Range, Home Bargains etc
@@AdcrofromTikTok Hi there :) There is a link to the exact tins in this video in the description box under the video. If you click on 'show more' you'll see the link there x
We got our pie tins (as in the video) based on your recommendation, just before Brexit. No shortage of pies in this French household - the Auld Alliance ✅🇨🇵🏴💪👍
Agreed - but it's really hard to find ready-made short crust pastry! Making my own starts with "making" self-raising flour because here in Germany you can't buy it, so it's a multi-hour undertaking, just for an authentic pie crust. It's one reason we eat so many pies when we go home to Oz...
Good evening everyone! Please leave me a like (if you’ve liked the video) I’ll join you down in the comments for an hour x
As an Australian, I do appreciate a good meat pie! Thanks so much.
Looks easy, going to try these on Sunday, for our evening meal,
@@yvonnemoniz6244 Nice hot with a bit of dead horse (tomato sauce). I usually buy mine frozen and microwave them and serve with hot chips and gravy.
A heap tspn vegemite if you haven’t got beef stock yum
@@philippabuxton8272 you were to polite to say dog's eye , yes dead horse is a must very unAustralian if ya don't mate 😁🇦🇺
In Adelaide South Australia many years ago, we used to go out on the town (those days are over :-) and late at night on the way home, we would always stop by the food caravan and get a 'Pie Floater' - An Aussie meat pie, upside down in a small bowl with thick(ish) pea soup poured over it and a splash of tomato sauce. Best thing ever!! You must try it. (That was about 50 years ago 🙂
You have done us Aussies proud . A pie and sauce is a staple meal down under. Take care and cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Wow! This video really triggered some fond memories! I had my first meat pie (a 'braidie') from the Strathisla Bakery, in Keith, after touring the world famous distillery. I was on my honeymoon and it was a beautiful, crisp, October day...hubby and I each had one, with some nice hot coffee, before returning to the station for the trip back to Inverness, where we were staying.
I remember the young woman who was our tour guide at the distillery was very happy to talk to us, as we were from the States. She was planning a trip to America to travel our 'Whiskey Trail' and had a lot of questions! I bought 3, small, souvenir cookbooks in their gift shop that had recipes for pasties and bridies and make them on occasion! (My husband bought a bottle of scotch 😊). Our nuptials were a late life second (we were in our 50s and 60s), and we had 6 great years together (he has passed). His family was Norwegian, and I was a MacDonald, so it was fun to learn about the connections between Scotland and Norway (well, the Vikings, anyway). I will now have to give these a try. For those of you still with me on my ramble, thank you for indulging the memories of an old lady!
Thank you for sharing your lovely memories. It was like reading a very short romance novel! I'm so glad that you got six great years together.💐
I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing that nice memory with us. ❤
For people worried about under cooked pastry bottoms pre heating your baking tray can help!👍
Good tip Mark! Wish I'd have said that 😄👍
Another tip, from an Aussie, use shortcrust pastry on the bottom and puff for the top :)
Nice. Gotta love a meat pie. Aussie Bob ❤
@@MissKym17 Still do that even when making bacon or sausage and egg pies (my neighbour loved making these, grew up in Auckland 40+ years ago now and still remember those pies.
Those pies look absolutely delicious. In Adelaide you can get them from a food van served upside-down in a bowl of pea soup with ketchup/tomato sauce. They're called "pie floaters".
Wow that sounds amazing. I love a pie with chips and oxtail soup 😋
Or pea soup for a pea pie floater with brown vinegar - yummy!
What fun to hear from you all about your favorites. Yummy.
The comedian Billy Connolly did a tour of Australia back in the 1990s (he’s probably done several more since) and loved the place. I watched the VHS set until it almost wore out as a 14 year old and dreamed of a trip there from the UK myself. One of the things I remember was him introducing us all to the pie floater - although I could have sworn it was from a food truck near the Opera House in Sydney. Anyway, I didn’t make the trip there - I ended up in Vancouver. But my older brother did move to Melbourne and still lives there!
@@maddoctor99 The food truck near the Opera House has expanded to a small chain of outlets. It started in the forties as "Harry's Café de Wheels". It does serve several things with mushy peas but the actual pie floater - a pie upside-down in pea soup - is definitely an Adelaide, not a Sydney, thing, and has its own Wikipedia article if you can credit it.
Those look so delicious and easy! Thank you for the recipe and demonstration.
I was born in Adelaide So Australia 79 years ago and remember the pie carts I loved the pies and pea soup. I have lived in America most of my life but when I go home for a visit I eat a lot’s of meat pies😂 this recipe is great!🙏🏻🇺🇸🇦🇺
Wow Cheryl! I’m watching this while sitting in the laundrette using their tumble dryer! What handsome looking pies! I’m drooling and only got my bowl of cereal to look forward to 😂😂
Cutting your meals up on their plates and popping in a mouthful would add extra satisfaction to these vids as weird as that sounds. For those of us living life vicariously in the moment 😋
Oh my, that made me so hungry, and I have just finished dinner. That is a must try very soon. Thank you so much.
These look really tasty! I think I may give it a go next week. I think my husband will like them. Thank you Cheryl.
These pies look delicious.recipe and how to do it is excellent ❤
Thank you so much Diane! 🤩
Them pie’s looks absolutely delicious Cheryl.🤤👍
These pies look delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I’m definitely going to have a go at making these.
Cheryl, these pies look delicious. You always give us the best recipes. Thanks for another great video.
Unusual flavor combination, but so tasty!
Those look absolutely stunning. I'll be trying them soon.
Another tasty looking recipe! Now I'm really hungry!
I love your channel, and can't wait to make these wee pies!! I just bought some puff pastry, so ready to go! Thank you!
Aw thank you so much for watching Gina! 🤩
Those pies look outstanding. You should open a pie shop in Newquay, every Australian I've ever met in the UK complains about our food especially the pies.
That would be amazing 😄
Can't beat a good Aussie pie ! they look great
Thank you the pie and sauce is staple meal
down under thank you from Australia to Australia NSW
This Scottish Aussie makes his own pies, and your recipe is *BANG ON!* That is exactly how I like to make my pies. They are great as you know exactly what is in there and, and at least you know they are hygienically sound. I am going to make up a batch of Steak & Kidney pies tomorrow morning. We no longer get Steak & Kidney Pies at any of the bakeries any more. I remember when I was home many years ago; I went to a butcher in Herts, and was surprised when he told me they did not sell sheep or ox kidneys any more. I love my Steak and Kidney pies; in fact; I like all pies, and now that I am retired, I enjoy making my own. In fact; I also make up the *LORNE* sausage recipe you gave us about 12 months ago. I love it. *Slàinte!*
Have the same problem in the US. Nowhere to find kidney of any kind. No suet either. I have even had a woman pull a face at the meat counter, when I picked up a package of lamb. First she asked what it was and then said “Euww” when I said “Lamb”. Lamb is also incredibly expensive here.
From an Aussie, Adding a little Vegemite to the meat is amazing, you won’t be disappointed ❤
YUM!!!! I think I will try this recipe tomorrow. Thank YOU.
Thanks Cheryl, I think I will make these tonight for my boys.
Oh brilliant! 😍👍
Lovely voice, what a relief, a nice person. The pastry looks right. Meat pies, Aus, were a wonderful food in the 1940s right through the q980s, at some point the puff pastry soft floppy pastry went and instead hideous thick hard pastry base and gross top, quite inedible. As a family we would get a nice curry meat pie or beef pie when driving over lunchtime on long trips. Tasted the same as in 1950 but now, however expensive or complex filling, always inedible.
They remind me of big bridies, we used to get from the local butcher, we lived on them at work renovating old houses and all the tradesmen loved them. Very tasty.
memories of going down to the local Four Square or the cafe just down from where I worked and buying a hot mince pie, this would have been in the 1980s in NZ. Can't beat them, used to get steak and kidney as well which I personally prefer. Thanks for the memories from my childhood.
It looks obsoletely delicious! I first had these meat pies in Australia many years ago. Loved them. I just came across your channel and meat pies. I have to try them. Thank you so much for sharing. Watching from America, and love listening to your voice. Can't wait to try and see what else you make. 🥰 My husbands a chef but he doesn't do this kinda stuff.
You voice is wonderful
I could listen to you more 😊
I've just prepared the mince to make your pies, but my beef looks more like buffalo.😉I simmered it longer hoping it will tenderise it a bit. I did add a bay leaf. I'll make my pastry tomorrow morning when it's cooler here in Thailand. Not puff pastry, but shortcrust. 50/50 lard and butter. I liked your video. A good one. Clear and easy to follow.
Perfect winter dinner, look lovely
Lol, I just went into a new little bakery, English. I thought they might have pasties, but it turns out she sells her spinach pies on the upper level of that locale, and just the sweeties in her store (scones, shortbread, mince pies, Bakewell and the like).
certainly going to do these and gave me an idea do Bolognese mince add mozzarella and that would be good
Hi Cheryl love that video, I’ll be making some of them soon. And you’re right about the pastry. I’ve tried all the brand names, Tescos own, Morrisons own, sainsburys own. Aldi is by far the best. And cheapest. Keep up the good work.
I've found that too Ralph...it's the best I think ! :)
Mmm these look amazing...salivating 😋
looks amazing!!! i must try and make
Good job Cheryl! You could also freeze them, and cook when needed.
What a wonderful recipe 😊. I really enjoyed your recipe and video 😊.
They look Fab Cheryl, thanks for sharing xx
Delicious! 😋 I'm trying this wee recipe! You are fun to watch.
They look great. However we Aussies use a TB tomato paste and sometimes 1 tspn vegemite (you could use Marmite). We leave the tomato sauce as a condiment rather than in the cooking of the mince. Could jump through the screen and steal one!
Looks delicious as always 🌿
Oh yummy! Look delicious...got to try these for sure!
👍👍 I have eaten a substantial amount of pies over the decades here in Australia, both in rural and city areas and never eaten one that looks as good as yours.
Looks like Scotland is the place to go for an Aussie pie 😀
Scotland is a good place to go for all sorts of good reasons!
@@Lily_The_Pink972 Aye 👍
Totally random, but there's a fantastic place for them in Vallejo, CA as well😁
From an old Aussie, "perfect tucker".🍻
Pie chips and peas 😋 food of the kings 🤴 😋
made some absolutely lovely and had them with home made onion gravy and some fresh bread to dip
They look delicious ❤
I had a supermarket meat pie, chips and peas for dinner tonight then I see this later on UA-cam, scary stuff but those pies look much nicer so going to give them a go.
As we all are being very mindful Now of Gas and Electric usage,would love to see some of your recipes in the future show,Slow Cooker, Air Fryer,and even Microwave to cut energy Consumption. Love your Channel,maybe bringing things forward. Thx so much for all your Hardwork and Dedication.🥰👏👍
I am going to try these they look delish
Used to love the curry version of these back in the 70s in Melbourne. Would love to see a recipe for a curry version.
Just add 1 1/2 teaspoons of Keens Curry Powder per pie in the the mix.
The food always looks great.
Those look fabulous!! Pastry bracelet 🤣 I got a laugh out of that!
looking amazing, can you freeze these ?
Looks delicious!
I just found your channel, and I wanted to say that you sound so similar to Mrs. Doubtfire. I mean that with the greatest reapect. As for the recipe, I'm an American and I dont get a lot of meat pies, and I think i may try your recipe!
Make an Australian style Haggis Pie!!!!!!
They remind me of bake at home Yorkshire puddings (batters in foil tins)
Pies look amazing!
Very nice 👍
A dog's eye with dead horse 😁
You have to put tomato sauce on it to be an Australian meat pie , I'm a Scottish Australian only English Australians don't put tomato sauce on their pies ✌️❤️🇦🇺🏴🦘🦄
Oh Cheryl, wonderful pie. Kiwi living in Australia and we had a great pie for supper. 💘 😻
Beautiful as ever, I think I've put a few pounds on since I subscribed to you lol, every recipe make me hungry 😋
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For a nice variation on beef and pepper pies, try beef and madras curry next time. You wont be disappointed.
That looks delicious!
Cheryl, I nearly had a stroke! I thought the label on your butcher's mince said 'best before JULY 2023!' Thankfully, that's the FROZEN BB date! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤯🤯🤯. Also, as an ignorant Irishman, can I ask what makes these wee pies 'Australian?' Thank you, in advance ❤
Hey Cheryl, will need to try make these. Probably won't turn out like yours :) xx
I'm sure they would Emma 🙂 they're really not difficult 🤩
Hi, did you let the mince cool before adding to the pastry. Thanks
Ahh pie and chips. Yum.
OMG. They looked so good😋😋😋
Those look amazing.
Does anyone remember this joke “what’s the difference between a piecost and a Pentecost “ “what’s a piecost” “15 cents with sauce”. Yes, once pies were 15 cents with sauce! Great pies by the way.
Absolute Legend!❤
Ohhhh crikey this looks lovely!!
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@@WhatsForTea Where did you get your little pie tins? I’ve had a surprising lack of luck trying to find them, even at like The Range, Home Bargains etc
@@AdcrofromTikTok Hi there :) There is a link to the exact tins in this video in the description box under the video. If you click on 'show more' you'll see the link there x
@@WhatsForTea Fab! Thanks!
a wee smear of blue cheese on the underside of the top pastry is devine
Oh, they're gorgeous!
We got our pie tins (as in the video) based on your recommendation, just before Brexit.
No shortage of pies in this French household - the Auld Alliance ✅🇨🇵🏴💪👍
Wow looks tasty.
I think aussie pies have short crust pastry on the bottom with puff pastry on the top.
I think you're right 😆 they worked out fine though!
Agreed - but it's really hard to find ready-made short crust pastry! Making my own starts with "making" self-raising flour because here in Germany you can't buy it, so it's a multi-hour undertaking, just for an authentic pie crust. It's one reason we eat so many pies when we go home to Oz...
As another Aussie viewer, I agree 100% 👍🏻💯🇦🇺
How delicious they look
I NEVER REMEMBER EATING THEM BRUCE !
You picked the right day to do an Aussie dish. You should make Lamingtons some time in the future.
I've only just learned it's Australia Day! 😆
@@WhatsForTea even better! 🤣
Out in the bush, these were made in trees since the bunyips, and burunjors roamed about.
It must be so delicious 🤤🤤🤤
Very tasty Jacqueline! 🤩
Looks very very good!!👍🏻💯
This filling is like an American sloppy joe. Looks yummy!
Good recipe for today as it’s Australia Day xxx
Oh fab! 😊👍 I hope you have a wonderful day Joanne!
Thank you for pisting this video, I make a pot of steak and chicken mushroom pies. I have just subscribed to you. Awesome.
Looking good sounds yummy
Darling oval baking pans!
Hi what's for tea. I'm a Aussie and I love a good Aussie pie . your's looks good .🦘🇦🇺♥️
Looks fantastic✌
On my menu for next week, thank you.
Traditionally place the pie in thick pea soup ...called a pie floater.
😋 looks so delicious
The best pies in the world are Plested pies, only found in Southampton England. Don't really fancy Aussie pies.
definitely shortcrust pastry over puff for the bottom for me
As an Aussie Cheryl, you nailed it, beautiful xox
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@@jakemasterson6057 Nah too much meat in them to be Aussie.