What is a London pie?

Table of Contents:

1. What is a London pie?
2. Why is parsley sauce called liquor?
3. What is parsley liquor made of?
4. What's liquor made of?
5. What do jellied eels taste like?
6. What is Manze?
7. Is pie and mash healthy?
8. How many SYNS is pie mash and liquor?
9. How many SYNS is a pie?
10. Can you freeze pie mash and liquor?
11. What does pie and mash mean in slang?
12. Do the English eat eels?
13. Are jellied eels tasty?
14. Are there eels in the Thames?
15. Can you eat fish from the Thames?
16. Is it legal to swim in the Thames?
17. Who owns the Thames River?
18. How many dead bodies are in the Thames?
19. How dirty is the Thames River?
20. Why is the Thames Brown?
21. What's the dirtiest river in the world?

What is a London pie?

Pies have been the staple diet of Londoners for centuries and the London 'pie and mash' shops offer a meal that is steeped in history and ingrained in the very fabric of London. ... In modern times the pies are now filled with 100% minced beef.

Why is parsley sauce called liquor?

This is commonly called liquor sauce or simply liquor (the term liquor does not imply alcohol content in its original meaning), traditionally made using the water kept from the preparation of the stewed eels. ... The sauce traditionally has a green colour, from the parsley.

What is parsley liquor made of?

For the parsley liquor, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and whisk in the cornflour to make a paste. Gradually stir in the stock, bring to a simmer, then stir in the parsley and garlic and stir until thickened and smooth.

What's liquor made of?

Liquor, also known as spirits are alcoholic beverages made of plants or grains and concocted into a potent drink. Simply put, staples like gin, vodka, rum and tequila are all forms of liquor. Liquor also is distilled and has an alcohol content of at least 20 percent, although 40 percent is more common.

What do jellied eels taste like?

Jellied eels are like eating salty Jello with a few pieces of meat. I can't say they taste of much, if you can overcome the texture in your mouth you might acquire a liking for them. Jellied eels are like eating salty Jello with a few pieces of meat.

What is Manze?

Manze- (Interjection.) [ man-ze ] = Oh man!! what's with you?!

Is pie and mash healthy?

“There's much more choice now but pie and mash is still inexpensive. ... The meat for our pies is British beef and our potatoes come from a farm in Cambridge, we control absolutely everything that goes into our food. “Our food is also healthy – a pie and mash has around 350 calories and is a totally balanced meal.”

How many SYNS is pie mash and liquor?

You could be looking at around 25-30 Syns at a minimum.

How many SYNS is a pie?

A proper pastry-topped pie for just 5½ Syns. A golden result. If you fancy a change replace the beef with 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-size pieces.

Can you freeze pie mash and liquor?

Pies, mash & Liquor can be frozen if required for up to 3 months. ... We recommend that frozen products should be defrosted in a refrigerator and only reheated when they are thoroughly thawed.

What does pie and mash mean in slang?

Pie and Mash is Cockney slang for Slash. They mean urination.

Do the English eat eels?

Tribe, giblets and eel are the three most-disliked traditional British delicacies, according to a new study by YouGov. Experts believe that young people are likely to shun these traditional foods in favour of “big flavours”, preferring curries and pizza to pie, mash, liquor and jellied eels.

Are jellied eels tasty?

The texture of jellied eels is delicate and soft, and while some may say it's unpleasant, their flavor is unique - mild, slightly salty, like pickled herring, but without the unusual "fishy" scent. They are commonly accompanied by white pepper and vinegar in order to further accentuate the flavors.

Are there eels in the Thames?

European eels are born in the Sargasso Sea, just off the United States of America, and swim over 5,000 km to European estuaries, such as the Thames. ... ZSL have been working to both help and record eel populations in the Thames river system over many years.

Can you eat fish from the Thames?

Probably perfectly safe to eat, shame virtually all freshwater fish taste of ,well nothing really, unless highly seasoned. Most rivers now are much cleaner due to EA/EU regulations regards water quality. The increasing numbers of trout/salmon and other migratory fish to be found in both Thames and Medway reflect this.

Is it legal to swim in the Thames?

Where Can You Swim? The PLA allows swimming to take place upriver of Putney Bridge through to Teddington. It is permitted in this area only but be reminded that it is still a busy section of the tidal Thames for leisure and recreational activities.

Who owns the Thames River?

The Greater London authority is right to look at it." The Thames is 215 miles long from source to sea. The Crown Estate owns the river bed but has leased most of it to the PLA which also has responsibility for the foreshore to the high water mark. It also licenses the people who trade on the river.

How many dead bodies are in the Thames?

On average there is one dead body hauled out of the Thames each week. Perhaps this is due to the POLAR BEAR in the Thames. In 1252 King Henry III received a bear as a gift from Norway. He kept it in the Tower of London and used to let it swim in the river to catch fish.

How dirty is the Thames River?

The River Thames has some of the highest recorded levels of microplastics for any river in the world. Scientists have estimated that 94,000 microplastics per second flow down the river in places.

Why is the Thames Brown?

However, as Andrew tells Sun Online Once, even once the sewer is completed, the Thames will still look brown. This is because it is a muddy river, owing to the silt on the riverbed - but any new water that enters the system will be clean "almost overnight".

What's the dirtiest river in the world?

Citarum River