Avete torta? Part 2

Probabilmente la migliore pizza nel mondo

Another country and the search for decent Pie goes on and yet again we resort to a Calzone which at least looks like a huge Cornish Pasty. This one was provided by Napoli Man pictured above. During our visit for the excellent Italian Grand Prix we ended up more often than not at the Vesuvius Pizza Emporium, Boltiere, run by the Napoli Man where F1 Fans he appropriately served Pironi Beer!

He was very loud and very hospitable. We sit down and enjoy with relish our introduction to Italy via the Napoli Man. We are struggling with the language a bit but enjoy ourselves. On arrival back from the practice day he greets us of the Coach and drags us in! He is less than complimentary about The Ferrari drivers performance's in the Grand Prix. He is convinced were Americans and I can only assume this is because I'm large and wearing a loud dangerous shirt!

The Cheeky Police

After the Grand Prix finished were made our back via the track to the main straight and the start/finish line. The Dragonslayer and Pieman (Womble look alike) stopped for a phot with the local Police as they were busy doing nothing. Although this proved to be a traumatic experience for Dragonslayer who was well and truly goosed/grabbed whilst this photo was taken !! Which policeman is smiling most!!

Plot 109a Update

The Pie Tribe Plot is fairly dormant at the moment but our maiden harvest has been very encouraging. Our crops of potatoes, onions were excellent. We have baked, roasted, sliced, mashed, grated and boiled potatoes till we run out a few weeks before Christmas at roughly the same time as our huge onions.

Were looking forward to planting and raising crops again next year. In the meantime if anyone has access to a Petrol driven strimmer let us know. Also if you know where we can obtain some good manure that would be appreciated!!! Please no comments about Everton FC thank you.

Britains Best Banger

No thats not a reference to the Pieman's four wheel chariot but a tribute to Penyffordd Pie maker and Champion sausage maker Mr Steve Vaughan.

He has recently won this title organised by the Meat Trades Journal and beat off 23 other finalists from around the UK. This was his fourth attempt and the Pieman can testify to the quality of his produce having sampled a few!!

December also saw Mr Vaughan introduce a seasonal Pie to his repertoire, a Pork Pie with Stuffing, which we can recommend. Having sent staff on a recent trade mission to Poland we eagerly await signs of this continental influence!!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas one and all. We're up, the presents are unwrapped and the bacon butties devoured. Supergirl and the Pink Princess are happy with their Everton Hats - what more could a girl want!!???

Hope your day is going well wherever you are in the world. Many Best wishes from the Pie Tribe.

Pies 1, Everton 0 & Chelski 0

The Dragonslayer and the Pieman headed to Goodison Park for the match against Chelski on monday night.

The Chelski team were a sight to watch with Deco, Ballack, Lampard, Cole et al in action. Passing, Poise, Probing and Pace in abundance with a multitude of skills and talent at their disposal.

If I was a Chelski fan though I would hang my head in shame. Big Phil has complained in the media today that the referee was too afraid of the crowd to make the right decision (in his eyes).

If a fan touches one blade of grass he is arrested on the spot, frog marched from the ground and charged. Meanwhile on the pitch an overpaid self important shameless "star" can harass, swear, bicker, scream, gesticulate and shout en masse against a referee usually without interuption.

Chelski are the worst offenders crowding the referee actively seeking opportunities to get fellow professionals booked or sent off and then squealing like little pigs when decisions go against them. There may be reasons why they behave like this but no excuses, their tactics last night deserved defeat at best and a draw at worst.

Any way onto the important news a new Pie found and tasted. A Balti pie was acquired under the Park Stand before kick off. A little overpriced but this is to be expected.

Tasty with a bit of a spicy kick but not "Bite Your Bottom" hot a welcome respite in the cold weather and empty stomach. We believe it to be a Pukka Pie but wait to be corrected if not.