tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.comments2023-08-24T00:40:59.209+10:00Tassieblather @ www.plimpton.orgUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-38162469399790768982015-10-26T14:00:28.065+11:002015-10-26T14:00:28.065+11:00The best scallop pie ever in Tasmania was from Bru...The best scallop pie ever in Tasmania was from Bruny Island Pies. As rated by Tas Fine Food Awards. No one has beaten the scoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-78422009907328575282013-12-25T16:55:59.972+11:002013-12-25T16:55:59.972+11:00Seconded! I had one here just a couple of months a...Seconded! I had one here just a couple of months ago and I'm yet to find its equal. Packed with plump scallops, sauce light, sweet, just enough curry tang, infused with scallop liquor; pastry buttery and firm with a crisp top - just perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-85337036252519953892013-05-30T15:29:39.239+10:002013-05-30T15:29:39.239+10:00Information for those who do not understand the Sc...Information for those who do not understand the Scallop fishing in Tasmania. The season for fishing scallops is short and therefore most Tasmanian scallops caught are in fact blast frozen by the processors and are an excellent product when defrosted. Anyone who tells you they are using fresh Tasmanian Scallops in other than June-August is just not telling the truth. Many pie makers are currently Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-78460007801839407312013-05-12T15:44:40.613+10:002013-05-12T15:44:40.613+10:00Scallop pies - final comments. I heard a Radio Nat...Scallop pies - final comments. I heard a Radio National interview with an author who traveled Australia looking for the best pie (Meat or otherwise). A Scallop pie from Tassie came in 3rd. This whetted my curiosity and became a main mission for my trip.I scored scallop pies on presentation, Pastry top and bottom, amount of sauce and scallop and taste. Maximum score is 35.<br /><br />The winnerDigby Habelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511182781219840279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-82693119602483429892013-05-03T20:07:42.770+10:002013-05-03T20:07:42.770+10:003 May 2013.
i am currently travelling around Tasm...3 May 2013.<br /><br />i am currently travelling around Tasmania looking for the best scallop pie so your blog will be helpful.<br /><br />Tried 3 so far and rated them on Presentation, Top Pastry, Bottom Pastry, Amount of Scallops and Taste. The maximum score is 35 points (taste and amount of scallops were rated higher)<br />The results so far: KTs at Deloraine 17, Tinnies at South Launceston Digby Habelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511182781219840279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-16098744265159522612013-03-27T21:23:30.576+11:002013-03-27T21:23:30.576+11:00It's generally a pretty light curry that compl...It's generally a pretty light curry that complements the scallop beautifully. Google up Keens Curry - a Tasmanian recipe..perhaps originally developed for scallops!tassieblatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235560478899486609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-30748273042139789902013-03-27T18:34:45.476+11:002013-03-27T18:34:45.476+11:00Currie is for roadkill... in countries where you c...Currie is for roadkill... in countries where you cant be sure where the meat comes from. Why put it on scallops? May as welll be scalloped seafood extender... may be it is!greyimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04355864660085868616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-17185690494943356522013-03-26T16:10:37.283+11:002013-03-26T16:10:37.283+11:00I stayed at Bicheno (Mid East Coast of Tassie) And...I stayed at Bicheno (Mid East Coast of Tassie) And stopped off at the local cafe' (I think it was called "Porks" or similar - last place you'd think to get a scallop pie from!!!)- OMG! Yum!!! the best pie I've ever had (I'm drooling just thinking about it!). Lovely homemade pastry, lightly curried flavour sauce (not too overpowering)and mabe 4 or 5 scallops for $4.00. I&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-37194540597127932122013-01-07T11:53:29.840+11:002013-01-07T11:53:29.840+11:00TInnies Pies at 5 ways in Launceston have the bigg...TInnies Pies at 5 ways in Launceston have the biggest most delectable scallop pies I've ever tried. Can't beat em. They aren't cheap though but they are huge. Simon W.A originally from Tas.slippery888https://www.blogger.com/profile/17137681013699185081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-20470659947539558612012-12-22T13:18:37.428+11:002012-12-22T13:18:37.428+11:00Best scollop pie ever - dreamy light pastry, 5-6 s...Best scollop pie ever - dreamy light pastry, 5-6 scollops (with roe!!) sauce delicate, buttery(not too creamy) with a hint of curry or was that mustard....at the Apollo Bay Bakery - Apollo Bay, Victoria...yes I know it is not Tassie but it is in a gorgeous fishing village surrounded by mountains on the Great Ocean Road just 2.5 hours from Melbourne and just across the water from Tassie. DeliciousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-62443937814591290572012-12-22T13:17:00.855+11:002012-12-22T13:17:00.855+11:00Best Scollop Pie ever - dreamy light pastry, 5-6 s...Best Scollop Pie ever - dreamy light pastry, 5-6 scollops (with roe!!) sauce delicate, buttery(not too creamy)with a hint of curry or was that mustard....at the Apollo Bay Bakery - Apollo Bay, Victoria...yes I know it is not Tassie but it is in a gorgeous fishing village surrounded by mountains on the Great Ocean Road just 2.5 hours from Melbourne and just across the water from Tassie. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-2927187994986712992012-09-07T19:42:34.817+10:002012-09-07T19:42:34.817+10:00I too love a Good Tassie Curried Scallop pie.....
...I too love a Good Tassie Curried Scallop pie.....<br /><br />Have you ever noticed how most outlets selling such Beasties all proclaim to have Tassies Best.<br /><br />Well, I am from the North of the state and I would like to add my sugestion, may or may not be the best, but The most enjoyable I have tried so far.<br /><br />My vote is for a Tinneys curried scallop pie. located at the five ways Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-32111424621349468372012-06-02T12:01:54.138+10:002012-06-02T12:01:54.138+10:00The best scallop pie I have ever had traveling aro...The best scallop pie I have ever had traveling around aus was at the smiths pie van at the Salamanca market. I was a bit stand off'ish at first so they gave me a taste for free, I ended up buying that one and two more.... I am still yet to find one as good as a smiths scallop pie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-83101314527203727152012-03-03T15:10:21.107+11:002012-03-03T15:10:21.107+11:00Best scallop pie in the universe was from a servic...Best scallop pie in the universe was from a service station out the back of Launceston airport in 1989. Admittedly this was my first ever scallop pie. The people I was with, radio techs from the airport, were amazed that I had only bought one so I had a bite and went racing back and bought another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-56701089323574336152012-02-19T20:25:08.058+11:002012-02-19T20:25:08.058+11:00Hi Thomas, it's not a real Indian or Asian sty...Hi Thomas, it's not a real Indian or Asian style curry. It's usually "Keen's Curry", a Tasmanian invented delicacy, which is sweeter and not really hot. It's like a white sauce consistency and actually compliments the scallop flavour quite nicely.tassieblatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235560478899486609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-27308431701307433802012-02-19T18:13:49.586+11:002012-02-19T18:13:49.586+11:00Why do people put curry into scallop pies? I love ...Why do people put curry into scallop pies? I love scallops but the curry covers the flavour of the scallops. I will on only eat scallop pies that contain no curry. Curry has been used for hundreds of years by poor Indian and other asians to cover the bad taste of the poor food that was all that was available to them so why use it to cover a fantastic flavour like scallopThomas Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-23653474591770198662011-05-14T09:55:22.724+10:002011-05-14T09:55:22.724+10:00was in Tassie Late Jan 2011, asked for a Scallop P...was in Tassie Late Jan 2011, asked for a Scallop Pie but was told that it was not scallop season. but was then offered a Butter Chicken and Prawn pie! A nice surprise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-76165900059452395312011-04-23T08:56:07.846+10:002011-04-23T08:56:07.846+10:00Apparently Tony has sold the store. I hope the ne...Apparently Tony has sold the store. I hope the new proprietors are carrying it on just as it was.tassieblatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235560478899486609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-50048011882500581842011-04-22T22:05:18.537+10:002011-04-22T22:05:18.537+10:00My Mum is Italian and has been buying at Lina'...My Mum is Italian and has been buying at Lina's since the 1960s - I loved going there with her. It's still the best Italian deli in Britain. Wish I could go more often (I live in Yorkshire now) but my niece gets our supplies! She loves going there, and I know why!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-67946331124989061642011-04-19T08:04:14.514+10:002011-04-19T08:04:14.514+10:00Hey guys
If you go to www.tasmanianscalloppiecompa...Hey guys<br />If you go to www.tasmanianscalloppiecompany.com.au you can order Scallop pie and Salmon and Brie pies.<br /><br />Vacum sealed and sent to anywhere in Aussie.<br /><br />They are delicious!<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-59330640856109741422011-03-07T12:01:12.047+11:002011-03-07T12:01:12.047+11:00And besides, they're all from fancy-schmancy a...And besides, they're all from fancy-schmancy artisanal springs in the land of faries!<br /><br />More often than not, it's all tap water in those bottles anyway. Feh.trashmaster46http://trashingmyreputation.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-69023631705268708272011-01-18T17:21:56.393+11:002011-01-18T17:21:56.393+11:00I'm coming over tomorrow for a week & so p...I'm coming over tomorrow for a week & so pleased this site exists. I have not been back for 20 yrs & a scallop pie is on top of my list. Good old National pies used to make them & were as available as meat pies back in the 70's. I wonder do National meat pies taste as good as they did in the 70's, i rate thme as the best (mass produced) meat pie in Oz...& i've had Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-72741836811052026512010-06-12T23:15:14.602+10:002010-06-12T23:15:14.602+10:00first bath! Oh, how nice that is.first bath! Oh, how nice that is.naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714706512920191044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-59877566902280743392010-06-11T12:56:22.118+10:002010-06-11T12:56:22.118+10:00She's here at last! And a real beauty. Yes I k...She's here at last! And a real beauty. Yes I know she looks like Scott. I'd just point out that all babies look like Scott. Can't wait to get down to Tassie to see her.Ivannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062228.post-36156929209033784982010-06-03T20:29:19.250+10:002010-06-03T20:29:19.250+10:00I had never had a scallop pie until i traveled to ...I had never had a scallop pie until i traveled to Tassie. Like yvonne above, i had my first at Stanley (not at the servo, but in the town from a small cafe/shop). Bit too hot at first, but gave it 10 mins and was BRILLIANT!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12249222875304075868noreply@blogger.com