This is a staple of any New Zealand cuisine. It is good for a meal or for a picnic or to take to someone’s place to share. With all the tragedy and uncertainty around these days, with people suffering from depression and them and their families suffering the sometimes devastating consequences of this, we need to look after each other. A friend recently posted on Facebook ” It is easier together, It is easier TOGETHER. If you are doing this life heavy, don’t do it in secret. Tell me. Tell someone. We can do it together.” It’s so important to look out for each other, especially those that are doing it tough, or may be feeling vulnerable and alone. I recently experienced an intervention when I felt someone wasn’t safe. Sometimes we have to put ourselves out there, intervene, even if we risk interfering. Take them a bacon and egg pie, sit down and have chat. Here’s the recipe:
As you all probably know how to make this I’ll keep it quick!
Line a greased baking tin or dish with Flaky pastry, bought is just fine. 
Place a thin layer of bacon or ham on the bottom of the pie
Crack in 6-8 eggs. I like to leave my egg yolks intact. The whole yolks are the best part when you eat it!
Spread over finely chopped onion and slices of tomato.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover the filling with a sheet of flaky pastry and pinch the edges closed. Decorate the top with left over pastry, if you want to.
Bake in a moderate oven for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
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th any left over pastry you can make cheese empanadas.
Cut out small rectangles and put a slice of cheese in the middle. Seal the edges. Shallow f
ry in a non stick frying pan with olive oil. Delicious.
Get Smart, Don’t do it.
Wake up and smell the daffodils, or whatever it is you love
