What Makes Pie Mash and Liquor So Special?
Pie mash and liquor shops have been around for over 100 years, mainly in East and South London, and hold special memories for so many people. But what is it that makes this traditional dish stand out from all the others? Most people were introduced to pie and mash by a parent or family member at a very young age. They can remember being taken for pie and mash before the football game each Saturday or maybe they would pop in to the pie shop whilst shopping at the market as a treat. It was a cheap and informal family affair. A no frills, affordable fast food treat that would stay with them into their adult years. Each pie and mash shop has their own individual recipes and way of serving the food, unlike so many of today’s identikit food shops. These shops are family run with recipes and ingredients a closely guarded family secret. In days gone by these pie shops were meeting places; a place to wait for your mates whilst enjoying pie and liquor with a hot mug of tea. The shops were little
