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In the Great Southern Land of the Holy Spirit (Terra Australis), "pie" pretty much means one thing and one thing only.

Meat pies are one of our national dishes. Generally eaten at footy games (in the winter), other sporting events, and on the go.

The American concept of pie doesn't really exist here, except in the form of an "apple pie", which is understood to be a desert. All those other forms of pie are decidedly uncommon. Oh, you could find some of them, but they are not a core part of our cuisine culture by any means. The idea of "pumpkin pie" just seems bizarre.

Our pies descend from the British tradition. It is a meal in itself, self-contained. A sort of meaty stew contained in a shell of flakey pastry, which keeps it dry on the outside and makes it possible to eat this with one hand, or without a plate or other utensils.

"The Great Australian Pie" is an understood trope. We most commonly eat them with "tomato sauce" which is an Australian version of what some would call "ketchup".

Like certain other concepts, "pie" thus has a very different meaning and locus within the Australia lexicon, as compared to the US variety of 'English'.

While the meat pie is perhaps one of our most ubiquitous 'fast foods', it is notably NOT borrowed from American fast food culture (as many if not most of our other 'fast foods' are (sadly, cos they are crap)). Other Australian 'fast foods' include "fish and chips" and attenuated varieties, such as dim sims, spring rolls, potato cakes, etc.

A good handmade pie is actually good food, fit for the quick main meal.

And now you know. So if you ever visit down under, you should definitely avail yourself of this culinary experience. But certainly, in all other locations (nations) avoid it at all costs, unless, possibly, you are in the UK.

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In the Great Southern Land of the Holy Spirit (Terra Australis), "pie" pretty much means one thing and one thing only.

Meat pies are one of our national dishes. Generally eaten at footy games (in the winter), other sporting events, and on the go.

The American concept of pie doesn't really exist here, except in the form of an "apple pie", which is understood to be a desert. All those other forms of pie are decidedly uncommon. Oh, you could find some of them, but they are not a core part of our cuisine culture by any means. The idea of "pumpkin pie" just seems bizarre.

Our pies descend from the British tradition. It is a meal in itself, self-contained. A sort of meaty stew contained in a shell of flakey pastry, which keeps it dry on the outside and makes it possible to eat this with one hand, or without a plate or other utensils.

"The Great Australian Pie" is an understood trope. We most commonly eat them with "tomato sauce" which is an Australian version of what some would call "ketchup".

Like certain other concepts, "pie" thus has a very different meaning and locus within the Australia lexicon, as compared to the US variety of 'English'.

While the meat pie is perhaps one of our most ubiquitous 'fast foods', it is NOT borrowed from American fast food culture as many if not most of our other fast foods are (sadly, cos they are crap).

A good pie is actually good food.

And now you know. So if you ever visit down under, you should definitely avail yourself of this culinary experience. But certainly, in all other locations (nations) avoid it at all costs, unless, possibly, you are in the UK.

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In the Great Southern Land of the Holy Spirit (Terra Australis), "pie" pretty much means one thing and one thing only.

Meat pies are one of our national dishes. Generally eaten at footy games (in the winter), other sporting events, and on the go.

The American concept of pie doesn't really exist here, except in the form of an "apple pie", which is understood to be a desert. All those other forms of pie are decidedly uncommon. Oh, you could find some of them, but they are not a core part of our cuisine culture by any means. The idea of "pumpkin pie" just seems bizarre.

Our pies descend from the British tradition. It is a meal in itself, self-contained. A sort of meaty stew contained in a shell of flakey pastry, which keeps it dry on the outside and makes it possible to eat this with one hand, or without a plate or other utensils.

"The Great Australian Pie" is an understood trope. We most commonly eat them with "tomato sauce" which is an Australian version of what some would call "ketchup".

Like many concepts, "pie" thus has a very different meaning and locus within different lexicons, and in this case, US vs Australia.

While the meat pie is perhaps one of our most ubiquitous 'fast foods', it is NOT borrowed from American fast food culture as many if not most of our other fast foods are (sadly, cos they are crap).

A good pie is actually good food.

And now you know. So if you ever visit down under, you should definitely avail yourself of this culinary experience. But certainly, in all other locations (nations) avoid it at all costs, unless, possibly, you are in the UK.

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In the Great Southern Land of the Holy Spirit (Terra Australis), "pie" pretty much means one thing and one thing only.

Meat pies are one of our national dishes. Generally eaten at footy games (in the winter), other sporting events, and on the go.

The American concept of pie doesn't really exist here, except in the form of an "apple pie", which is understood to be a desert. All those other forms of pie are decidedly uncommon. Oh, you could find them, but they are not a core part of our cuisine culture by any means.

Our pies descend from the British tradition. It is a meal in itself, self-contained. A sort of meaty stew contained in a shell of flakey pastry, which keeps it dry on the outside and makes it possible to eat this with one hand, or without a plate or other utensils.

"The Great Australian Pie" is an understood trope. We most commonly eat them with "tomato sauce" which is an Australian version of what some would call "ketchup".

Like many concepts, "pie" thus has a very different meaning and locus within different lexicons, and in this case, US vs Australia.

While the meat pie is perhaps one of our most ubiquitous 'fast foods', it is NOT borrowed from American fast food culture as many if not most of our other fast foods are (sadly, cos they are crap).

A good pie is actually good food.

And now you know. So if you ever visit down under, you should definitely avail yourself of this culinary experience. But certainly, in all other locations (nations) avoid it at all costs, unless, possibly, you are in the UK.

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