Possum pies selling like hot cakes
May 24th 2004, 7:25 pm
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Possum pies selling like hot cakes
So THAT's where PodgyPossum went LOL 
From todays NZ Herald - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnews...toryID=3568471
Possum pies selling like hot cakes
25.05.2004 3.00 pm
A new culinary treat available at a Nelson cafe promises to turn the stomachs of vegetarians.
Pete's Possum Pies were proving popular at Zest delicatessen and cafe, said owner Chere Harris.
Although she admitted being "a bit of a wuss" when it came to sampling them, she had been assured by an staff member that the pies were premium-grade.
"It's sort of that novelty factor, I think once people get past the road kill thing. I'm going to be reordering."
Nearly 20 pies, selling at $4 each, have been snapped up by hungry punters since they went on sale 10 days ago.
The products are made by West Coasters Peter and Justine Salter who were in Nelson recently looking for a retail market for their fare.
Mr Salter said the meat came from a MAF-inspected and approved Whangarei processing plant.
The couple own The Bushman's Centre at Pukekura, near Ross.
Along with their possum delicacies, they've been serving up "Bambi burgers, headlight delights and guess that mess" to diners for about eight years.
Some people said possum tasted a bit like chicken, others had compared it to mutton, wild duck and guinea pig, Mr Salter said.
From todays NZ Herald - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnews...toryID=3568471
Possum pies selling like hot cakes
25.05.2004 3.00 pm
A new culinary treat available at a Nelson cafe promises to turn the stomachs of vegetarians.
Pete's Possum Pies were proving popular at Zest delicatessen and cafe, said owner Chere Harris.
Although she admitted being "a bit of a wuss" when it came to sampling them, she had been assured by an staff member that the pies were premium-grade.
"It's sort of that novelty factor, I think once people get past the road kill thing. I'm going to be reordering."
Nearly 20 pies, selling at $4 each, have been snapped up by hungry punters since they went on sale 10 days ago.
The products are made by West Coasters Peter and Justine Salter who were in Nelson recently looking for a retail market for their fare.
Mr Salter said the meat came from a MAF-inspected and approved Whangarei processing plant.
The couple own The Bushman's Centre at Pukekura, near Ross.
Along with their possum delicacies, they've been serving up "Bambi burgers, headlight delights and guess that mess" to diners for about eight years.
Some people said possum tasted a bit like chicken, others had compared it to mutton, wild duck and guinea pig, Mr Salter said.
Last edited by BritboyNZ; May 24th 2004 at 7:42 pm.
May 24th 2004, 7:44 pm
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I remember going to 'wildlife' centres in NZ and seeing anything you can imagine made of possum skins for sale!
All part of a drive to get rid of the damn things!
Apparently there are now over 100 million in the country and they hav become a real pest:scared:
They were originally imported for farming for their skins I think but since some escaped have now multiplied out of control and are proving a real threat to native trees.
G
All part of a drive to get rid of the damn things!
Apparently there are now over 100 million in the country and they hav become a real pest:scared:
They were originally imported for farming for their skins I think but since some escaped have now multiplied out of control and are proving a real threat to native trees.
G
May 24th 2004, 7:59 pm
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Re: Possum pies selling like hot cakes
Originally posted by BritboyNZ
So THAT's where PodgyPossum went LOL
From todays NZ Herald - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnews...toryID=3568471
Possum pies selling like hot cakes
25.05.2004 3.00 pm
A new culinary treat available at a Nelson cafe promises to turn the stomachs of vegetarians.
Pete's Possum Pies were proving popular at Zest delicatessen and cafe, said owner Chere Harris.
Although she admitted being "a bit of a wuss" when it came to sampling them, she had been assured by an staff member that the pies were premium-grade.
"It's sort of that novelty factor, I think once people get past the road kill thing. I'm going to be reordering."
Nearly 20 pies, selling at $4 each, have been snapped up by hungry punters since they went on sale 10 days ago.
The products are made by West Coasters Peter and Justine Salter who were in Nelson recently looking for a retail market for their fare.
Mr Salter said the meat came from a MAF-inspected and approved Whangarei processing plant.
The couple own The Bushman's Centre at Pukekura, near Ross.
Along with their possum delicacies, they've been serving up "Bambi burgers, headlight delights and guess that mess" to diners for about eight years.
Some people said possum tasted a bit like chicken, others had compared it to mutton, wild duck and guinea pig, Mr Salter said.
So THAT's where PodgyPossum went LOL
From todays NZ Herald - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnews...toryID=3568471
Possum pies selling like hot cakes
25.05.2004 3.00 pm
A new culinary treat available at a Nelson cafe promises to turn the stomachs of vegetarians.
Pete's Possum Pies were proving popular at Zest delicatessen and cafe, said owner Chere Harris.
Although she admitted being "a bit of a wuss" when it came to sampling them, she had been assured by an staff member that the pies were premium-grade.
"It's sort of that novelty factor, I think once people get past the road kill thing. I'm going to be reordering."
Nearly 20 pies, selling at $4 each, have been snapped up by hungry punters since they went on sale 10 days ago.
The products are made by West Coasters Peter and Justine Salter who were in Nelson recently looking for a retail market for their fare.
Mr Salter said the meat came from a MAF-inspected and approved Whangarei processing plant.
The couple own The Bushman's Centre at Pukekura, near Ross.
Along with their possum delicacies, they've been serving up "Bambi burgers, headlight delights and guess that mess" to diners for about eight years.
Some people said possum tasted a bit like chicken, others had compared it to mutton, wild duck and guinea pig, Mr Salter said.
May 24th 2004, 8:01 pm
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Re: Possum pies selling like hot cakes
Originally posted by Timber Floor Au
Heres a pic a mate took recently, i trust this one LICKED his lips
Heres a pic a mate took recently, i trust this one LICKED his lips
ooopps
May 24th 2004, 8:03 pm
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Can you get much meat off a possum?
May 24th 2004, 8:29 pm
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