In British Pie Week we crust…
One of the most versatile of
dishes, the humble British pie has been around for centuries! From breakfast to
dinner, sweet to savoury, there is something for everyone. British Pie Week is
all about celebrating the nation’s love for the pastry dish, with restaurants
across the UK getting involved. But where, when and how did this dish
originate?
A life of pie
Back in the day, travellers’ food
needs would usually be met by an accompanying cook or chef. However, this extra
person took up space and resource, so the need for a food that was easy to
carry, easy to store, and long-lasting arose.
Pies have cropped up across the
globe over the years, and their incarnations have been varied. The Ancient
Egyptians made galettes – a kind of flat, round crust – but Ancient Greeks are
widely credited with inventing the pastry we know and love today.
Since then, pies remained a staple
food source for travelling and working people, especially in northern European
countries, where the weather is cooler.
A slice of the action
Keen to get involved and bake your
own piece of pastry perfection this week? There are hundreds of recipes you
could try, so we’ve handpicked our top few:
- Steak and ale – the absolute
British classic, it doesn’t get much better than these Prime
Diced Steak chunks, hand-prepared by Little Pigs butchers.
- Squash, gorgonzola and rocket –
take inspiration from the Greeks for this satisfying plateful! Ideal for
meat-free days, order in your butternut
squash and rocket
from our Greengrocer range.
- Autumn
Blackberry Pie – a Creamline original recipe, we call this an Autumn
pie, but there’s no reason it can’t be enjoyed year-round! Add a good dollop of
ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Don’t forget that you can order
most of the above ingredients and many more delicious pie fillings from our Best
of Local range, and enjoy free, next-day delivery.
