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Sorry to rain on your bonfire, but MrsFM makes the best mince pies!
Nope, still wrong MrsCD makes the ultimate mince pie
I think we will have to agree to disagre......no hang on a mo......
FC makes the best mince pies I have ever tasted 😀
You want some cream on them
hijack, clare, ask gavgas to email me re a ride........... 8)
Roger that 😀
a polish girl at work asked me why its called mince, I didnt know the answer, anyone? I know its got beef suet in it, but you wouldnt call it mince because of that would you?
Actually... my Mum does. But I am happy to pop down t'road to try Foxychicks in the name of research!
Just realised... not had any this year yet!!!!
Is it not just called mince because it's minced?
Sorry, not trying to sound like a smartarse... Honest 🙂
Its called a mince pie because way back in time they actually contained minced meat. Honest!
I'll think you'll find my Mum does...but if FC has half a dozen to spare...
FYI, the best mince pies are the nearest mince pies
Nuther Hijak,You have Email ton 8)
Mince pies today contain a mixture of fruits & spices, back in the medieval period this fruit & spice mixture was combined with various cooked meats to make a rich, spicy and savoury pie.
My medieval group still cooks to these recipes when we do shows and it always goes down a treat - especially Great Pie!
http://www.medievalcookery.com/recipes/gretepyes.html
A lot more delicious than it sounds - i'll be eating plenty at our Feast in the New Year... 8)
I think there should be an official "Mince off", several timed sessions where the combatants have a "Mince Round"...
The winner being awarded the accolate of "The Screaming Mincer", or some such term, ...