The sweet family
Son-in-law meat pie chef in back row
James Townsend cooking blog: http://savoringthepast.net
Learning how to make the crust
James Townsend, in the video, looks a lot like my cousin Terry. I haven't seen Terry since he moved to Russia, years ago. Hasn't been heard from since. I wonder if this is his new identity. He should probably keep a lower profile or go with a better disguise. Is the Cold War really over?
Learning how to make the pie
Our son-in-law said that the lard crust made all the difference. Hmmm. I've always tried to avoid a lard crust, but maybe I should try it. I have memories of lard crusts that leave a film of lard on the roof of your mouth. Eww! Maybe lard has changed. (That was a joke.)
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the photo had me at first glance, the words lard crust have me drooling. anything with lard always taste better. of course it does. he is amazingly talented to make this.. i want one for lunch, wonder how they ship?
ReplyDeleteTalented SIL. It looks like a British kind of thing to me. I will definitely return when I have a bit more time to watch it. Looks like it might be fun to try out. And a nice looking family, by the way!
ReplyDeleteLooks WAY better than my chicken sandwich for lunch! :) I looked at the video for a bit..interesting how the butter treatment makes such a difference!
ReplyDeleteThose look delicious! And rather medieval..... But I bet they would be fun to make! I wonder how a pot pie would do in there? A gravy might make it too soggy. Will have to check out the video.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Are you going to try it?
ReplyDeleteWow, he's quite the pastry chef! You are so funny Judy--I laughed out loud at the last sentence! Have a wonderful day! ♥
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! What a wonderful idea. Thanks for the chuckle!
ReplyDeleteIn the 60s and 70s I made all my pie crusts with lard, so I have to agree with your SIL that lard makes a wonderful, flaky pie crust.
ReplyDeleteSo creative! The pies look delicious. Lovely little family! <3
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I want to eat one of these meat pies right this minute! The video was awesome and it's fun to see how cooking was done w-a-y back then. My mom cooked with lard and remember always having a lard bucket sitting out on the porch. She and my dad lived into their nineties so it must have not hurt them any! Thank you (and your son) for this most interesting recipe and post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet family! I wish I could try the pie but no crust allowed for me. If I eat one bite, I'll be right back on carbs. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI am so going to try this, even with the lard... hey, I've grated suet to make my sweetheart a traditional clootie dumpling, lard isn't going to faze me!
ReplyDeleteThe meat pies look very good, but I would never give it a try. I'm so lazy when it comes to cooking. I think lard makes a big difference in a lot of the older recipes. I know my Granny's fried chicken was always done with lard. Yum!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, this looks so good. I am going to pass this on to Jeremy who is my Pot Pie making man. :-)
ReplyDeleteCarla
Oh, thanks for sharing this recipe. Now that's a meat pie! I've been thinking about meat pies lately ... one just like this, so now here's my chance to make it.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great day...
Brenda
That looks so good!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Judy, very interesting pie...I'll have to give it a try! (Was that a poem?)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely family! The food looks delicious and I put the videos into my favorites on YouTube to watch later.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family--and a chef, too! Can't beat that.
ReplyDeleteyummy
ReplyDeleteOh these pies look amazing. Thanks for sharing the how to!!
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing... and very English!
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