Pies

Yes that is who I was thinking about Phil, just got my pasties and pies mixed up ;D there was a chant that was sung on the popside, any Idea how it went?

I had one of those Asda Bistro pies yesterday, the ones on offer for a couple of quid. Not bad at all. Pastry a little too thick, buttery and shortcrusty for my liking though.

That`s a bargain, especially if it was really nice, only problem is she won`t feature in the Football Club Pie League for obvious reasons!

I was unable to attend the Wolfie Carvery at the weekend, which for those who wouldn't have wanted indigestion brought on listening to me talking to myself about the differences between the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights was probably a blessing ;D

The Family Stand's loss was the Popular Side buffet bar's gain however, and I took the opportunity to check out the much-vaunted pies which Aussie has told us about.

My loyalties to TUFC on football matters are unwavering, but the pies would be judged on their merits. Would I be served one of the tastiest yet simplest hot snacks available to man, or would I end up with the pie equivalent of Lubos Kubik? More crucially, would the new security arrangments put in place since Billy Kee's arrival mean there would be some left? There was only one way to find out...

The ratings:

Presentation - Golden pastry served on a rectangular foil tray. Wrapped in a paper bag (bakery-style) to keep it warm and safe from rain, Pop Side odours and scraps of torn up yellow pages en route to spot. 8/10.

Taste – Remembering Dave's warning about the Steak and Ale pie, I went for Steak. This was served to the required temperature (hot but not scolding). There were chunks of steak rather than mince (always good) and a rich, well-seasoned gravy. The downside was there was a bit too much gravy, which resulted in an unseemly but necessary use of fingers. I didn't check to see if forks were available. 6.5/10.

Pastry – Crisp on top, a bit too moist underneath (a fault of the filling ratios rather than the pastry). 7/10.

Overall verdict – I think Dave has been spoilt if he thinks £2.50 for an edible pie in a football ground represents poor value. Not a massive pie agreed, but not a piss take either. A world away from the Pukka-Pie nastiness found at many grounds. Aussie, it seems, is a man who knows his pies. 7/10.



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I do like to think that I can tell a good pie from a bad one. That was a cracking pie report and so far puts TUFC right on the heels of Hereford United who serve up a very good bit of kit, there`s a few games to go, away, so some more reports from afar are more than welcome!

chicken and mushroom rocks!!!!! mmmm yummy