Here in Australia, we know them as Cornish pasties where they can be traced back to the 12th century in Cornwall, England. Traditionally, we knew them as countrymen's food, giving workers a hearty meal, and that they could be heated in a small bucket using a candle.
Yes, their origins are definitely Cornish. I know that now. When the copper mines in the Keweenaw were rumbling and rattling and pulling out copper by the millions of pounds, the mine owners recruited Cornish miners to come to Michigan and show the novices how it's done.
They brought their culture with them, and pasties became a favorite recipe.
They brought words like 'sempt' (for seemed) and 'pank' (as in pat down') and you still here those words there.
Yummy.
Here in Australia, we know them as Cornish pasties where they can be traced back to the 12th century in Cornwall, England. Traditionally, we knew them as countrymen's food, giving workers a hearty meal, and that they could be heated in a small bucket using a candle.
Yes, their origins are definitely Cornish. I know that now. When the copper mines in the Keweenaw were rumbling and rattling and pulling out copper by the millions of pounds, the mine owners recruited Cornish miners to come to Michigan and show the novices how it's done.
They brought their culture with them, and pasties became a favorite recipe.
They brought words like 'sempt' (for seemed) and 'pank' (as in pat down') and you still here those words there.
Oh how wonderful. I love a lexicon that transplants.
Sensible words too!