MrSouthWest

Do you believe that the pasty originated from Cornwall when in fact it originated across the border in Devon?

I knew it would spark some response! I knew about the audit fact but I didn't know about the cave paintings part. I am a massive pasty fan and although I am living in London for a year I often purchase one from the West Cornwall Pasty Company outlets. Obviously not home made or authentic but better than any other fast food on offer.

I guess we will never get to the bottom of where they have come from but it saddens me to see the lack of recognition Devon seems to get in all aspects of food and drink. Cider is often seen as a Somerset thing where I know for a fact that Devon and Cornwall ciders and beers would easily beat most of their Somerset counterparts.