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Ever since Garner “lost a bet on myself,” the New Zealand vegan community has been supporting him, offering tips, suggestions and treats.
“It’s actually a huge responsibility,” Garner observed. “I need to learn more, I don’t know enough.”
Well, in a clear example of being thrown into the background, Garner was chosen to be one of a team of judges for the New Zealand Vegan Pie Awards at a tasting earlier this week at The Butcher’s Son vegan restaurant.
“I’m taking a crash course,” Garner joked, before the trial, who had more than 70 cakes on offer.
Garner’s evaluation comments ranged from “that’s awful” to “great,” with points spread for looks and taste.
But the sheer number of cakes quickly began to take its toll, with the video showing Garner starting to tire midway.
“I have never eaten so many cakes in my life, you will be surprised to know,” he said.
Watch the video to see how the trial continued.
Results of the NZ Vegan Pies Awards 2020:
Steak and cheese pie
- Runner-up: Wild Grain Bakery
- Winner: Richoux Patisserie
Minced meat and cheese pie
- Runner-up: Wild Grain Bakery
- Winner: Richoux Patisserie
Chicken pie
- Runner-up: Wild Grain Bakery
- Winner: Richoux Patisserie
Fruitcake
- Finalist: Euro Patisserie – Apple pie with spices and red berries
- Winner: Wild Grain Bakery – Three Berry Spiced Apple Pie
Vegetable Pie
- Finalist: Lemonwood Eatery – Smoked Vegetable Pie
- Winner: Richoux Patisserie – Green Curry Pie
Coffee shop
- Finalist: Richoux Patisserie – Cheeseburger Pie
- Winner: Roti Brothers – Satay Penang Pie
Without gluten
- Finalist: Rainbow Kitchen – Creamy Jackfruit Pie
- Winner: Rainbow Kitchen – Curry Lovers Pie
Commercial
- Finalist: The Goodtime Pie Co. – Hub Korma Vegetable Pie
- Winner: The Goodtime Pie Co. – Hub Pepper Mushroom Pie
Supreme Vegan Cake Award 2020
- Wild Grain Bakery – Spiced Apple Pie and Three Berries
