Why Were PIES Invented?

Pies are one of life’s great pleasures: that delicious, crusty, warm, buttery foodstuff which Tony loves. Don’t you? Doesn’t everyone? The humble pie also has a history, and today Tony and his guests GBBO 2019 winner David Atherton and food historian Neil Buttery, are helping him get under the lid of the pie: what is it, where it comes from, how to make the best pie and they even get to eat some pie too… Hosted by Tony Robinson @Tony_Robinson Featuring David Atherton @nomadbakerdavidFood writer, Bake Off 2019 winner and co-host of Sticky Bun Boys podcast. Neil Buttery @neilbutteryFood historian, food writer, host of The British Food History Podcast and chef specialising in cooking food from our past. His new book ‘Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential Housekeeper’, was published in February 2023.CreditsSeries Producer: Melissa FitzGerald       Exec Producer: Dominic de TervilleCover Art: The Brightside A Zinc Media Group production Follow:Twitter: @cunningcastpodInstagram: @cunningcastpodYouTube If you enjoyed my podcast, please leave us a rating or review.Thank you, Love Tony x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.