
There are those who say that Tina makes savory pies better than those found in Australia. I dare say that I agree.
Jill Sandique of Dèlize
Ann Puno of Ann’s Kitchen
Roselyn Tiangco of Kitchen’s Best
Karen Young of Karen’s Kitchen
Gina Lopez of Paisley Pastry
Cristina Santiago-Rivera of Sweet Bella Desserts
Len Lo of Carla & Elaine’s
Gail Ang of Simply Pie
Tina Raines of Tina’s Pie Outlet
Paeng Soon of Ma Chicken Mami House
Ricky Morelos of Dulcelin
If there’s someone who knows what a savory pie should taste like, it’s Tina Raines. She and her husband lived in Australia where they tasted the very best of them. When they came back to the Philippines, she decided to give Manila a taste of savory pies. Judging from the immense reception to her pies, I’d say we’re all the better for it.
At the party, Tina will be serving four savory pies. They’re all different and all too good.
Her Callos-Chorizo rides on a rhythm of thyme imbuing the meats with its lemon-minty character flitting and flickering between peppery sausage, chewy tripe.
A heady mélange of scents rises from the Beef & San Miguel Light pie. There’s all the pleasantness of beer here, the zing and yeasty tang without any of the bitterness. You needn’t worry if you’re not a beer drinker. Deeply satisfying in its own way like eating the best beef stew, you needn’t fret about getting drunk on this pie, either. Well no, I take it back. You’ll get drunk from the heady deliciousness of it all.
- salmon pie (above); cheese steak pie (below)
My teeth puncture the crunchy outer layer of the Cheese Steak pie, and out flows a flood of cheese. A small squeal of surprise escapes my lips, and wiping my chin with the back of my hand, I bite down again. The usual but nonetheless welcome crunch of crust resounds, quickly followed by a surge of sweet – cheese and beef with pepper and seasoning. This is one irresistible pie and without knowing it, I begin to hum. My best friend, Bal, who is eating these pies with me, stares, wondering what secret food harmonies it is that only I can hear.
Salmon is the perfect partner for dill and Tina shows it off to full effect in her Salmon and Prawns pie. It takes a mature palate to appreciate this particular variant because salmon has a characteristic flavor and so does dill, its herbaceous flavor rings right through. But if you open your mind and will your palate to be adventurous, you’ll see that this pie is one of gentle perfection. Creamy and cloaked with a surface of cheese, breathe deeply and tuck into it with gusto.
Tina Raines is a lady who knows her savory pies. By far, her chicken pies are the best pies i’ve tasted!
i feel very hungry by just looking on these pies.
when will be the announcements of the winnners of your priceless tickets on your party
I know I am not the only one who cant sleep, and day dreams to be at your party.
Ive tasted pies a plenty including the ones that are considered the best in australia and surely tina’s pies are up there with the best of them. Tina has immense talent for cooking up crazy flavor profiles well suited to the filipino palate. But because they taste so good even aussies can sure say “Ace ! Dux !Dinkie-Di !Bog In ! Good on Ya!
Salmon and Prawns Pie!!! i can’t wait! 😀
OMG! I loooove her pies!!
Tried them first during a taste test and i LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!
Good thing she’s always at Mercato Central on Sundays!!!
LOVE love love her pies!!
Her pies are my FAVORITE!! I look forward to Mercato Centrale on Sundays because of her pies! Yun lang, you have to go early kasi they sell really fast!!
Tina’s Pie Outlet is my favorite stall at Mercato!!! You should also try her Frozen Lemon and Herb Pie …. heavenly!!!!!
These pies are one of the things I’m looking forward to the most! I tried Tina’s frozen dessert pies at Awesome Planet’s Ultimate Taste Test, and very much enjoyed the Lemon & Herb flavor. But, being a HUGE fan of savory pies, and a MAJOR crust-lover, it’s her meat pies I’ve always wanted to try. I’m thrilled to learn there’ll be FOUR flavors available! 😀
Why isnt there a contact no where I can order tina’s pies?