People told me to try, but now I only have myself to blame

I only have myself to blame for the very real craving I now have after trying Scouse, but not in the traditional way.

Sitting just yards from Anfield, outside the much-talked-about Homebaked Bakery, I tucked into the home-baked delicacy I’d heard so much about. The meal included potatoes, carrots, onions and hearty chunks of beef topped with homemade pastries.

And for those who don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s called a Scouse Pie – although it’s not quite the traditional Scouse, this pie has got me craving the real thing.

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Ever since I moved to Liverpool from the North East everyone has told me this is a must try recipe. I’ve heard my friends recite their mother and daughter’s Scouse recipe, seen them look completely satisfied when talking about the family dish, and all got excited when they found out I hadn’t tried it yet.

It’s clearly a staple in any Scouser’s home, and if I’m going to be staying here for the foreseeable future, then it’s time to try it.

Adventure came with my first trip to Anfield. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there to watch the Reds – my trip came as Taylor Swift visited the city for three nights last month – and the whole atmosphere around Anfield was buzzing.

It made me feel so wholesome to experience what so many Scousers feel, being in the presence of Anfield Stadium. And it was just up the road where my “journey to Scouse” began.

I was told that Homebaked Bakery, just up from Anfield on Oakfield Road, is a must-visit when on a trip to the ground, so of course I headed straight there.

Inside the bakery it was booming with Taylor Swift fans dressed head to toe in sequins – which I thought was pretty funny, I bet the dress code was slightly different on match days.

Now I know that traditional scouse is a stew, but I thought it was good to do as football fans do and opted for a Scouse pie to ease myself out. After a short queue I was handed a foil plate filled with me. the first Scouse pie, which at £4 I thought was a complete bargain too.

The excitement of digging into this hearty pie was unbelievable, the moment had been building up for me for so long over the past two months and it was finally here.

Let me tell you that I was not disappointed. When it comes to food, the city really knows what they’re talking about, from Chinese chips to this, it felt right at home – and the fact that it was cold, wet and miserable outside really added to the need for a hearty meal. at that time.

The pie itself was filled to the max with vegetables and pieces of beef, absolutely divine if you ask me. I sat on the bench next to Homebaked, watching the world go by – well, by the world, I mean shiny Switfties queuing in the rain to watch their superstar perform – and that’s when I felt satisfied, that’s just what Scouse does. for you?

For those of you who haven’t tried this delicacy yet, I’m telling you that you must, there’s just something about it. I think for me it’s the fact that there’s clearly so much love around this dish, it’s up there with the passion we Teessiders have for Parmo (now please, if you haven’t had one of these, try one).

I just love the idea that a Scouse’s family recipe has been passed down through the generations through town and I love how happy you all are to talk about it. I see a smile on your faces as you tell me about the dish, as you reminisce about special family moments you shared over the meal.

I feel like it’s really something that brings families together in Liverpool, as silly as it sounds, it’s awesome! Maybe it was just the vibe of the setting I was in, but there was something so 10/10 about it. It certainly won’t be my last.

And now I totally crave the real deal. I’ll be sure to tell you my verdict.

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