Jamie's Journey
Jamie has come a very long way to make authentic New Zealand meat pies for Canadians.
Jamie left his home in New Zealand to travel the world.
Until he fell in love. In Canada
Canada is very different from New Zealand.
"Poor bugger"
When a Kiwi comes to Canada, things don’t feel like home. This was Jamie. Poor bugger. He did what he could, but nothing really worked out. He started to feel a bit lost. Then one night, he had a dream.
Then one night, Jamie has a dream.
It was weird. There was a giant grass monster, but it was also himself. Like a Jamie monster? Anyway, monster-Jamie told regular Jamie how to get over his homesickness.
Jamie didn't wait for a taste of home. He made it.
He got to work with the old family recipe.
Cooking meat.
Putting it into pies.
That was basically it, the recipe was already really good. Thanks Nana.
Today, Jamie is happy again.
Making pies and eating pies and sharing pies with his new Canadian friends.
Frequently asked questions about our meat pies.
JAMIE: Mate. They are the best! You gotta try them
JAMIE: Oh yeah. The Greek is a vegetarian spinach and feta cheese pie.
JAMIE: In New Zealand, when we say “pie” we always mean “meat pie.” It’s so rare to have a pie without meat, we would say “sweet pie” if we encountered an apple pie in the wild. When I say “pie” everyone thinks I’m talking about sweet pie, so now I say “meat pie” every time and people seem to understand.
JAMIE: Of course, we are a traditional, modern, cutting-edge, old-fashioned company. You can order online atUproot.
JAMIE:It’s all online, just click on the flavour you want to learn about. It’s also on the packaging when you buy a pie. No worries.
JAMIE: When it’s time to eat this glorious pie, heat from frozen in an oven preheated to 375°F / 190°C for 40 minutes (baking times may vary). Heat to an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C.
Be careful, the inside will be hot. Like magma hot.
JAMIE: You bet your bottom you can. Some are better cold than others (my favourite to have cold is the Great Scott – delicious!) but all are safe to eat at any temperature.
JAMIE: I’d prefer you not to, but if your back is against the wall and all you have is a microwave, I guess it’ll work. It won’t be the best a pie can be, but it’ll be better than no pie!
JAMIE: Aw, tu meke! That’s not a question but it’s so nice I don’t even care, thank you so much.
JAMIE: Yeah yeah, nah….
JAMIE:Yes, check out our limited-edition pies.
JAMIE: Umm, sure. They’ll give you energy to get you through your day.
JAMIE: Too busy making meat pies.
JAMIE: I dunno. All I know is that I grew up with it.
JAMIE: Not my cup of tea.
JAMIE: I was sick that day.
JAMIE: Lots, you should go give them both a visit!
JAMIE: A little, Kai Ora means hi! Literally, the translation is closer to wishing the essence of life upon someone, so it has a bit more nuance than an English “hello”—which is what makes Maori so cool! You can learn more atNewZealand.com.
JAMIE: Every single one I ever see.
JAMIE: Oh, you mean my old mate Tai that gave me a few pointers for my video?
JAMIE: Hell yeah, camping/biking trips are the best!
JAMIE: I’m pretty good with the old recorder, did you check out my skills in the video?
JAMIE: Cricket, Rugby and Ice Hockey.
JAMIE:RED!
JAMIE: Bromley, Christchurch, New Zealand.
JAMIE: Pie?
