Harry Monk Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I've noticed that Fray Bentos are pushing their range of tinned pies in these times of austerity. I haven't eaten one for 35 years but I have decided to cook my kids a 1970s style meal this weekend and my menu idea so far is this... Main Course Fray Bentos steak and kidney pie. Cadbury's Smash instant mashed potato. Surprise Peas Dessert Bird's Angel Delight, butterscotch flavour. How does this sound? I was thinking I could download some Slade or Abba as musical accompaniment. Can you still buy Surprise peas? If not, what would you suggest, I was thinking maybe a tin of marrowfat peas? Any other advice or suggestions would be welcome. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchbux Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Spam Fritters Fruit Cocktail with Tip Top. Link to post Share on other sites
SHERWICK Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Spam Fritters Fruit Cocktail with Tip Top. I'm glad it's 2011. Link to post Share on other sites
athe Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I've noticed that Fray Bentos are pushing their range of tinned pies in these times of austerity. I haven't eaten one for 35 years but I have decided to cook my kids a 1970s style meal this weekend and my menu idea so far is this... I like Fray Bentos - makes me think of camping holidays in France as a kid. You have to have a Prawn cocktail starter. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Miyagi Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sounds good. LEO dried peas are still available as a substitute to surprise peas. If you can get hold of them remember you need to soak them overnight. Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Monk Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 HOw hard is it to get a bit of pastry short or flakey, line the bottom of a pyrex lid with pastry, through in left over rst chicken & veg, beef or what not and then cover with pastry and slam in the oven. 5mins? Much tastier than a fray bentos pie imo and thus more satisfaction knowing the contents and size is more to your liking imo. Not at all difficult, especially as I trained as a chef when I left school, but I am trying to replicate the 1970s meal experience. Link to post Share on other sites
tinker Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Made me laugh Harry. I like your menu. Fray Bentos pies are usually pretty good, quality-wise. They tend to cost £1 when on offer, and are a treat every now an again. Angel Delight, I haven't has some of that for years. Link to post Share on other sites
thecrashingisles Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I like Fray Bentos - makes me think of camping holidays in France as a kid. You have to have a Prawn cocktail starter. And a black forest gateau. All served on a hostess trolley. Link to post Share on other sites
jay67 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='tinker' Angel Delight, I haven't has some of that for years. Still available..they sell it at my local Somerfild/Co-Op,along with Camp Coffee! Recommend some 70s-tastic wine too..how about Mateus Rose,Blue Nun or Black Tower? Link to post Share on other sites
Byron Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sorry. I eat this meal once a week. Must catch up, wake me up in 1990 Link to post Share on other sites
thecrashingisles Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sorry. I eat this meal once a week. Must catch up, wake me up in 1990 You'll need some new clothes. Link to post Share on other sites
The Masked Tulip Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I lived on those in college. My Mum did not like them but once I was liberated to go college I lived on them... and they stayed fresh in a place where you could not trust the fridges... sneaky things fridges... The pies have flaky pasty which was delicious. Your menu sounds fine. I was expecting to read about a curry out of a box. Forget the name of them now but you know the thing.... place white boiled rice in a circle, pour the chicken curry in the middle. http://www.retrofoodrecipes.com/ This is a frozen version but I was thinking of the stuff you could keep in a cupboard in case of nuclear attack. Link to post Share on other sites
tinker Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Brought back memories of Vestas Paellas. Link to post Share on other sites
The Masked Tulip Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Brought back memories of Vestas Paellas. That's what I was thinking of - vesta currys. Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Banner Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Fray Bentos steak and kidney pies are good. I miss the 70s packaged food, I could eat it. I have a very sensitive palate and detest the curry and chili powder that finds it's way into just about everything these days . Link to post Share on other sites
juvenal Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Do you want to borrow my velvet loon pants, Harry? Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Banner Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Do you want to borrow my velvet loon pants, Harry? Did they look any more ridiculous than trousers with the crotch at knee level? Link to post Share on other sites
Byron Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 You'll need some new clothes. Are you suggesting that my zoot suit is out of date? Link to post Share on other sites
newbonic Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That's what I was thinking of - vesta currys. Washed down with Liebframilch - late 1970s sophistication. Along with the gloopy, cheesy, Fondue set and brown decor. Link to post Share on other sites
Tankus Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 heh ....I like the vesta chow mein I like watching them curl My first taste of " foreign muck " had a bentos mince and onion last week , very nice ............the chicken one is awful ...avoid Link to post Share on other sites
bingobob777 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Peas????????????????????????????????????????? Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney MUST ALWAYS go with Beans and Smash. One of my favourite treats whenever the wife and kids disappear for a night Link to post Share on other sites
Agentimmo Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 For dessert : Jelly and tinned fruit with some Carnation milk added. Heaven. Link to post Share on other sites
SarahBell Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 What are suprise peas? Vesta beef curry was what my dad had for his lunch on a saturday. If my mum was feeling generous she'd get us kids the chow mein one but hated putting the chip pan on to do the crunchy things. Link to post Share on other sites
winkie Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I loved Birds Eye Chocolate lovely, they had a blob of cream on the top.....used to eat them frozen, far better like that than having to wait for them to thaw. I did used to like frey bentos S&K pie cooked in the tin.......hadn't eaten one for years, but only the other day thought I would try one to see if it tasted the same as how I remembered. I have to say I will never buy one again, the pastry was salty but nice, but the filling was a greyish more kidney than steak tasting, mush....sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
SarahBell Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I did used to like frey bentos S&K pie cooked in the tin.......hadn't eaten one for years, but only the other day thought I would try one to see if it tasted the same as how I remembered. I have to say I will never buy one again, the pastry was salty but nice, but the filling was a greyish more kidney than steak tasting, mush....sorry. I have eaten them many times when I was a kid but last time I tried one I did think it had the texture of dog food. (Not that I've eaten dog food...) Link to post Share on other sites
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