I was one of their biggest fans. I have ate too many to count on my days on the Railways. Easy to cook and no plate needed!
I had a steak and kidney last week.
Jesus they have gone down hill. I know many would argue they were never that good in the first place, but i loved them.
I don't know what to say about last week. To start with the pastry used to puff up and go crispy. This sorry pie cap resembled a slightly thick blancmange. So as you would imagine, there was never going to be a crispy top.
I normal flip the lid off when cooked, stir the contents and add a dash of salt and vinegar. Replace the lid and tuck in straight from the tin.
Trouble is there was hardly any contents to stir. There was a few bits of kidney and some strands of beef. The gravy (and i use that term loosely) was clear and watery.
I'm trying to reassure myself it was a one off batch problem, so i will try again.
If the next is the same, my time with these pies will be over... :(