Umina pie-maker competes in Melbourne

A Umina pie-maker has successfully competed in the Great Aussie Pie Competition, recently held in Melbourne.

Mr Ron Bruns from Bremen Patisserie received a gold medal for his Pulled Pork Pie.

The local pie shop also gained a silver medal for its Mango Peanut Curry Chicken Pie and two bronze medals for its plain meat pie and its Italian Bolognaise Pie.

Mr Bruns said the Great Aussie Pie Competition was a five-day event and more than 2000 pies were judged each day from all over Australia.

Pies were judged based on their appearance and tested hot and cold for a variety of factors including taste, texture, and the ability to hold an even temperature when hot.

The medals were awarded by a panel of four expert judges and two tasters.

Bremens enters the Great Aussie Pie Competition every year and achieved best overall pie in 2013.

Interview, 20 Sep 2016

Ron Bruns, Bremens Patisserie

Reporter: Jackie Pearson