Pie and mash shops are a London institution, the first one having opened its doors in the 1850s, the pie filling being eels, which were common in the Thames at the time as not much else could survive in the polluted water.
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Mashed Potato
Perfect mashed potatoes are quick and easy to make when all you need is a pan, water, potatoes, a masher, lots of butter, and about 25 minutes of your time. They are the backbone of both British and Irish Food.
Pie and Mash
If you would like to try this cockney treat then my recipe for a family-sized pie version will give you a taste of this classic meal.