When I go shopping I take a list and stick to it 99%. Of course I see plenty of things I'd love to buy but I simply look-on enviously, and pass by.
Lady Magnon, however, never makes lists. She checks her phone to see what deals are being offered at her favourite M & S, and if something appeals, she heads for town.
This (above) was a case in point. This delicious M & S 'Best Ever Steak Pie' was on offer to loyalty-card-holders and even though it was still quite expensive, she managed to shave a couple of quid of the original price.
So, how was it? Firstly I should say that it was quite big (500gms); more than enough for two. The filling was generously 'meaty', and the pastry was delicious. My only criticism (and it's hardly a criticism) was that it had a very slight sweetness about it that was unnecessary.
Otherwise I will give it 9/10. Very nice. I might even buy the next one myself.
It does look delicious. I haven't had pastry in over a year.
ReplyDeleteIt was a real treat!
DeleteIt certainly looks tempting and appetizing. Odd though that you detected a slight sweetness. It makes me think of a nice oven cooked Cornish pasty. Although I sometimes find that they put too much pepper in them. But I love the look of your pie's golden crust.
ReplyDeleteI would have preferred if they'd mixed a little vinegar with the beef; it needed 'souring'. Yes, the crust was delicious.
DeleteA dish that photographs very well.
ReplyDeleteAnd tasted very good too.
DeleteYum. Not tempted then by one of those Fray Bentos tinned "meat" pies?
ReplyDeleteI still have quite a supply of them (in France) that I ordered through Amazon. I ordered multi-packs, but managed to press the 'buy now' button THREE times by mistake. It's a good thing that I really like them!
DeleteGood old M&S - tried, trusted and true!
ReplyDeleteThey are probably the best High Street food store these days. You pay more, but the quality is always excellent.
DeleteSadly no M& S here nowadays.
ReplyDeleteLocally there is an English butcher who makes the most delicious traditional English pies - steak and kidney, steak, and chicken and mushroom. They freeze well, so over the winter months I've always got one or two in the freezer as a standby.
You're very lucky to have such a butcher. I used to regularly visit a butcher in Broadway in the Cotswolds for their pies; they were superb. I wonder if they're still there?
DeleteOmg. A real meat pie. And a really Good meat pie. It's a long time since I've eaten one of those. Looks delicious. As you say it was
ReplyDeleteIt's been a very long time since we've had a pukka Meat Pie. We shall buy them again.
DeleteI have come across that "sweetness" in some meat pies too so I know what you mean. I don't want it there.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't right. I should have looked at the pack to see if they'd added sugar; they must have!
DeleteOur butchers all make 'homemade' beef pies and they are all exceptionally good.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea why I called it a 'beef' pie. We, too, call them steak pies.
DeleteThere are so few proper butchers around here that sadly such things are probably unavailable. M & S is the next best thing.
DeleteLooks good, I wonder what I am fixing this evening?
ReplyDeleteThe steak pie looks outstanding. I shop like Lady M. I usually have a list but if something strikes me as being really good, it is bought without a second thought.
ReplyDeleteI always go with a list, and try to ignore everything else. It doesn't always work.
DeleteIt looks delicious - I must say that I find M and S food rarely disappoints.
ReplyDeleteI've said for years that they should halve the size of their clothes dept, and double the size of the food hall.
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