Steak Pie at the Sheep Festival

British Pies

The Castle Hotel in Llandovery claims on it’s website to be owned by Chefs and of more interest to me, while down in the Brecon Beacons walking the ‘Fan Dance’, it also claimed to offer ‘some seriously good pies’. Arriving after a 5 hour drive I was ready to sample the “Pie of the Day”.  One …

Thomas’ Ploughman Tranche

British Pies

Venue: Thomas of Helmsley, The Bakers Yard, Sawmill Lane, Helmsley, York, YO62 5DQ Date: 30th September 2017 Pie: Ploughman’s Pie Pie Temperature: Cold Rating: 9.6   The second bakery I visited while on my birthday treat to Yorkshire was Thomas The Baker of Helmsley. As you can see from the photo’s I was temped into the …

Gold Hunters in Helmsley?

British Pies

Venue: Hunters of Helmsley, 13 Market Place, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5BL Date: 30th September 2017 Pie: Pork with Apple and Black Pudding Pie Temperature: Cold Rating: 4.5 I had great hopes when I visited Helmsley last weekend, my wife and I were booked in at The Star Inn in Harome as a birthday treat (well …