Pies Collection (page 4)

The Christmas Robbers by William Heath Robinson
A cheery looking cook enjoys forty winks by the kitchen fire, blissfully unaware that an army of mischievous pixies and elves are busy plundering all the Christmas food she has been baking. Date: 1924

Lord Randolph Churchill, British politician
Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill (1849-1895), British politician, at this time MP for Woodstock. At the time he was making his mark at Westminster by criticising members of both political

Humanised vegetable chef on a Christmas card, holding up an iced cake, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Cov. Garden Breakfast
At Covent Garden, a breakfast stall for the market porters and merchants - pies and oysters, coffee enjoyed beneath the flaring oil torches. Date: 1870

Pieman and Costers
A coster boy and girl toss a coin for a pie Date: circa 1862

Pieman
Hogarths Pieman, holding a tray with his delicious pies on, shooting out " a good pennyworth for a penny". Date: 1876

Boy with holly on a New Year card
Boy with holly, dancing in the snow on a New Year card, with a decorative gold and white border. Date: circa 1890s

Cherubs with turkey and pudding on a New Year card
Five cherubs with turkey and pudding on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Monkey Banquet, 1810 (oil on wood)
XIR425253 Monkey Banquet, 1810 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 25x34 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Banquet des Singes; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Still life of pie, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XIR390379 Still life of pie, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Fouace, Guillaume Romain (1827-95); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: Tourte entamee; ); French, out of copyright

Toll on Markets, levied by a Cleric, after a 15th century painted window in the cathedral
KW260655 Toll on Markets, levied by a Cleric, after a 15th century painted window in the cathedral of Tournay, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Luxuriously set coffee table with silver coffee and tea pots, and a fruit pie on a silver cake plate

Fruit pie on antique, silver cake plate in a luxurious ambience of a stylishly set coffee table

Comic Postcard - Slops removed and served
Comic Postcard - A Housemaid removes and empties the slops from a bedroom chamber pot (potty), whilst at the same time a (hopefully different type of)

Traditional cornish pasties made the traditional way. 1936

A group of young women making pies
Brattleboro, Vermont: c. 1885. A group of young women making pies

A woman trims the excess crust off a pie before baking
United States: c. 1923. A woman trims the excess crust off a pie before baking

Baking The Worlds Largest Apple Pie
Yakima, Washington: October, 1927. Bakers preparing to bake the worlds largest apple pie to celebrate National Apple Week in Yakima

Making The Worlds Largest Apple Pie
Yakima, Washington: October, 1927. Bakers loading the 400 gallons of apples used to make the worlds largest apple pie to celebrate National Apple Week in Yakima

Mince pies piled onto a plate and sprinkled in icing sugar

Placing pastry discs into the individual bases

Mince pies before baking

Potted venison served on a blue-rimmed white plate, with a cress garnish and corn chips, high angle view

Raisin cake on a plate with a section removed, front view

Mississippi mud pie topped with milk and dark chocolate curls, view from above

Cherry clafoutis being spooned out of oval white dish, close up

Flan tin lined with uncooked pastry, section close up

Slice of French apple tart raised on serving spoon, close up

Pastry Mixture in Ball

Cross-section of spongy fruit pie, close up

Slice of raisin cake on a decorated china plate

Pie with crusted top, in pie dish, slice of crust removed, showing red fruit underneath

Slice of pie topped with pecan nuts, close up

Rolled pastry lining a circular baking tray being perforated with a fork, view from above

Cake server lifting slice from Mississippi mud pie, close up, side view

Two slices of pie sprinkled with sugar, close up

A whole chocolate banoffee pie, decorated with whipped double cream and milk and white chocolate curls

Pastry being rolled out using wooden rolling pin, close up, high angle view

Slice of pie, golden crust sprinkled with sugar, stuffed with blackberries and chunks of fruit covered in red sauce

Lemon meringue pie with a slice removed showing inside

Sugar-sprinkled fruit tartlets on blue glass plate, view from above

Cinnamon Sticks

Mediterranean pizza on round grill tray, view from above

A whole chocolate pecan pie close up

Tourtiere gasconne, pastry dish with apple filling, close up

Stacked pizza slices, close up

Slice of apple pie served with cream, side view

Summer fruits tartlet, chocolate pastry case filled with fresh fruits and decorated with chocolate leaves, close up

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"Pies: A Timeless Delight from the Horn & Hardart Automat to the 18th Century French Kitchen" Indulge in a slice of history as we journey through the captivating world of pies. From the iconic Horn & Hardart Automat in bustling New York City, USA, where hungry patrons would eagerly select their favorite pie flavors, to Hogarth's masterpiece "Four Times of the Day, Noon, " depicting Londoners relishing pork pies during their midday break. Transport yourself back to the swinging 1960s when mobile butchers shops roamed the streets, offering delectable pork pies that were simply irresistible. And who can forget Will Mellor's mouthwatering portrayal of a pie-loving character? His love for these savory treats was contagious. Step into an 18th-century French kitchen and witness skilled chefs meticulously crafting intricate meat-filled masterpieces like Pearces Beef Steak Puddings. The aroma wafting through those kitchens surely made mouths water. But let us not overlook another classic - mince pies. These festive delights have become synonymous with holiday cheer and are enjoyed by families worldwide. Whether it be at LFB HQ workshops stocking fire brigade hose fittings or cozy homes baking a pie from scratch, mince pies bring joy and warmth to all. So next time you sink your teeth into a delicious pie, remember its rich heritage spanning centuries and cultures. Pies truly are culinary treasures that continue to delight our taste buds and unite us in shared appreciation for this timeless comfort food.