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Where to Find the Best Meat Pies in Australia

The meat pie is synonymous with Australia. Described by NSW Premier Bob Carr as Australia's 'national dish', the meat pie has been held in the hand of hungry Aussies for more than 100 years, with evidence of Sargent's producing meat pies way back in 1891. Popular pie manufacturers around Australia include Four 'n Twenty, which…

6 September 2024ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink South Australia

The Origins of South Australia’s Iconic Pie Floater

South Australia is known for its many culinary delights. Balfours’ Frog Cake, FruChocs (apricot pieces covered in chocolate), Coopers beer, Farmer’s Union Ice Coffee and Haigh’s chocolate are just some of the iconic creations the City of Churches proclaims as its own. But none are quite as divisive as the humble pie floater. To many,…

3 April 2024ByTobias Handke

Food & Drink

Australia’s Best Pies and Pasties Have Been Crowned

It's that time of the year once again when the experts at the Baking Association of Australia pull together entries from all around Australia for Australia's Best Pie and Pastie Competition. Taking place at the annual Baking Association of Australia trade show, the 2023 event will crown Australia's Best Pie, and Australia's Best Pastie. Subscribe…

1 June 2023ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink Local Knowledge

Victoria Is Officially Home To Australia’s Best Pie

We all know the joys of getting stuck into a good old-fashioned meat pie. And we also know that Victoria has some of the finest pie makers to be found in this great country—now, it’s a fact.

24 June 2019ByBen Tyers

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Where to Find the Best Meat Pies in Australia

The Origins of South Australia’s Iconic Pie Floater

Australia’s Best Pies and Pasties Have Been Crowned

Victoria Is Officially Home To Australia’s Best Pie

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