I know our obesity levels are bad, but spare a thought for the USA. Theirs are worse, and no fricken wonder! when they have these glorious cream filled pies being served up at diners everywhere.

I am sharing with you a magical recipe. People will fall in love with you when you make this, but don't make it too often or you may cause someone to love you so much that they have a heartattack (if... Read more

The day was Thursday.

It was cold and rainy.

I knew where I was going to have lunch, the same place I always go when I am in the Wairarapa.

Cafe Mirabelle in Carterton was the scene of the pie crime.

The pie was beef in redwine with mushrooms. It had pieces of smoked ham hock. The pastry was flakey and buttery, and had a little bit of crunch.

I am guiity of happily devouring that pie, and then... Read more