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Update #1 · Jul 25, 2012 · 5 comments
Thank you everyone who has contributed so far. We were going to do an update when we hit 31.4%, but that flew by and we're already at 50%! Your generosity is overwhelming, and we're thrilled you like the project enough to share it. We are humbled. Since many of you have asked where we'll be, we added a FAQ. The short answer is that we'll start nailing down our locations soon. Currently we almost have the truck ready for L&I inspection. They ensure our truck is physically up to snuff. Then, the health department takes a turn. We also have plans to cook up a dinner at Skelly and the Bean soon! If you'd like a chance to try out what we do, watch for an update about when that will be. Lastly, we have a question for all you Aussies and Kiwis who have chimed in. We're thrilled you are interested, as y'all are no doubt our biggest critics. So, how should we refer to our pies? If, for example, we said we're serving Cornwall and Devon pasties, we would start a riot. That's a little British humor. We'd like to avoid bruised feelings. We know meat pies are made throughout the Commonwealth, and are particularly popular in Australia and New Zealand. We want people to know that, but "Australian and New Zealand pies" seems like it has riot starting potential. What should we do? We might just have to travel more to clear this up. See the sacrifices we make!

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      Creator 314PIE Seattle on August 7, 2012

      Thanks for all the feedback! We may just narrow our brand down yet.

      We definitely intend to make full use of all the Seattle area has to offer for our fillings. Salmon might be the next recipe to work on.

      We'll leave the pastie making to England. We do like the idea of sausage rolls, but haven't had a chance to test out too many yet. A pie floater is intriguing. Not sure how we'd serve it as a to go type food. I've heard of mushy peas as part of the filling for a similar concept. We should try that!

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      Creator Greg on August 7, 2012

      "Australian and New Zealand pies" doesn't really roll off the tongue. If you wanted to be inclusive of the two countries then you could try "Anzac pies". That's something both countries would identify positively with.

      In terms of pasties, do you actually intend to sell those as well as pies? How about sausage rolls?

      And the big question... how about pie floaters? That's a traditional dish for pie carts or pie trucks to serve in Australia. I expect it might be an acquired taste though.

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      Creator palenoue on July 25, 2012

      If they're made in Seattle they should be called Seattle Pies, or PN Pies (Pacific Northwest, PN pronounced PiN). This is especially advantageous as it frees you up for all kinds of new pies that aren't native to Australia or England, like a smoked salmon pie, a pulled pork pie, a curry pie, a Thai pie, a Jamaican pie, a Central American pie, a Brazil pie, and so on. While serving the traditional basics (which I'm really looking forward to) you'll have the freedom to experiment and come up with your own regional creations.
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      Who knows, someday someone in Australia might open a Seattle Pie Truck to introduce the locals to the exotic flavors of the pacific northwest.

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      Creator Kristin Poinar on July 25, 2012

      Does "Down Under pies" sound too dirty?
      Does "Kiwi pies" sound too sweet?
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      What if you just kept the pies' ethnic origins on the DL? I think I'd be more likely to eat somewhere if it didn't advertise its food being British-type.

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      Creator John Getty on July 25, 2012

      Well considering the New Zealand and Australian communities are probably pretty small around these parts, calling them Cornwall and Devon pastries would probably only incite like a 1 or 2 person riot ;). I vote calling them by their native names. Though I'm neither from Australia or New Zealand, so take that for what is it haha.

      I'm definitely interested in going to your Skelly and the Bean cooking event too. Looking forward to the update for that.

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