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over a year ago
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.....mince pies.
- Heston Night Before Christmas Mince Pie.
Heat according to instructions and you will experience a little taste of heaven that the pie accords before you've scoffed it. The pastry is to die for!
- Tesco Finest All Butter Pastry Deep Filled Mince Pies with Courvoisier.
Buttery pastry with a generous portion of cognac laced filling.
Has anyone else tried them?
What 'best' Christmas offerings can you recommend?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy "
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’m quite partial to M&S mince pies, always like their pastry 
There is a butchers/deli close to me that sells local made ones, I could eat them by the dozen they taste home made  "
I like the pastry in a good mince pie also. The Heston one is amazing. It's slightly crunchy and not crumbly. |
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"I'm a simple soul and my absolute Christmas favourites are After Eights.
A cup of freshly brewed, hot, strong coffee and After Eights ice cold and I'm happy."
Oh...I like that when I've been a glutton and over-indulged. How many After Eights do you have? About four for me with an espresso. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I am so bookmarking this thread, I  mince pies and am currently looking for yummy ones
NBVN x"
Heston...Try it!! They are divine.
I haven't tried the Lemon one but that Night Before Christmas...I've just pooped two in the oven after starting this thread. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Mine 
I make my mincemeat in slow cooker. Mature it with lots of rum and then make a short pastry and use deep foils. They are delish if I do say so myself |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am so bookmarking this thread, I mince pies and am currently looking for yummy ones
NBVN x
Heston...Try it!! They are divine.
I haven't tried the Lemon one but that Night Before Christmas...I've just pooped two in the oven after starting this thread."
OK I will tell Mr NBVN that we need a trip to Waitrose soon. Thank you
NBVN x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I personally love the Iceland ones! Pastry to filling ratio is perfect, they’re £1 for a box, and suitable for vegetarians! I’m a cheap and cheerful type of lady what can I say  Miss pc "
I must try them then. I like ones with a decent amount of filling.
It isn't the price. Fortnum & Mason's are really well below par for taste and they're about £13 a box. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Mine
I make my mincemeat in slow cooker. Mature it with lots of rum and then make a short pastry and use deep foils. They are delish if I do say so myself "
I'm salivating. Sounds better than sex!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am so bookmarking this thread, I mince pies and am currently looking for yummy ones
NBVN x
Heston...Try it!! They are divine.
I haven't tried the Lemon one but that Night Before Christmas...I've just pooped two in the oven after starting this thread.
OK I will tell Mr NBVN that we need a trip to Waitrose soon. Thank you
NBVN x"
Try them and let me know what you think. I am going to stock up on them to freeze. I must admit that it could do with a bit more filling but the pastry makes up for that. |
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"I'm a simple soul and my absolute Christmas favourites are After Eights.
A cup of freshly brewed, hot, strong coffee and After Eights ice cold and I'm happy.
Oh...I like that when I've been a glutton and over-indulged. How many After Eights do you have? About four for me with an espresso."
Four is a good number. We are only counting those we eat while drinking the coffee aren't we, not the ones we stuff I mean delicately nibble every time we open the fridge door? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm a simple soul and my absolute Christmas favourites are After Eights.
A cup of freshly brewed, hot, strong coffee and After Eights ice cold and I'm happy.
Oh...I like that when I've been a glutton and over-indulged. How many After Eights do you have? About four for me with an espresso.
Four is a good number. We are only counting those we eat while drinking the coffee aren't we, not the ones we stuff I mean delicately nibble every time we open the fridge door?"
Yes, yes we are only counting them as long as the coffee lasts. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am so bookmarking this thread, I mince pies and am currently looking for yummy ones
NBVN x
Heston...Try it!! They are divine.
I haven't tried the Lemon one but that Night Before Christmas...I've just pooped two in the oven after starting this thread.
OK I will tell Mr NBVN that we need a trip to Waitrose soon. Thank you
NBVN x
Try them and let me know what you think. I am going to stock up on them to freeze. I must admit that it could do with a bit more filling but the pastry makes up for that."
Ooh they can be frozen, I like that idea. I will let you know what I think nearer to crimbo as I can't buy them yet or I will over indulge
NBVN x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Tesco sells biscoff sort of mince pies. Can't remember what they're actually called. I could get up and check but that's a lot of effort."
Hmm...those biscuits are really sweet. Does it make the pie very sweet? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am so bookmarking this thread, I mince pies and am currently looking for yummy ones
NBVN x
Heston...Try it!! They are divine.
I haven't tried the Lemon one but that Night Before Christmas...I've just pooped two in the oven after starting this thread.
OK I will tell Mr NBVN that we need a trip to Waitrose soon. Thank you
NBVN x
Try them and let me know what you think. I am going to stock up on them to freeze. I must admit that it could do with a bit more filling but the pastry makes up for that.
Ooh they can be frozen, I like that idea. I will let you know what I think nearer to crimbo as I can't buy them yet or I will over indulge
NBVN x"
Ohhh....but you really should. Go on, get yourself on Santa's naughty list this year. They're worth it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Greenhalgh's are the best ever!
Do you like them sweet? For me, I find the pastry rather crumbly and the filling too sweet."
Mmm yes sweet and crumbly, delicious |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Greenhalgh's are the best ever!
Do you like them sweet? For me, I find the pastry rather crumbly and the filling too sweet.
Mmm yes sweet and crumbly, delicious "
Ah ha...you wouldn't like the Heston ones then. |
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"I’m quite partial to M&S mince pies, always like their pastry
There is a butchers/deli close to me that sells local made ones, I could eat them by the dozen they taste home made
I like the pastry in a good mince pie also. The Heston one is amazing. It's slightly crunchy and not crumbly."
I like a really short pastry, so many shop bought ones have that fondant claggy pastry and I really don’t like that mouthfeel   |
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I make my own. Nothing fancy. Shop bought jar of mincemeat. I make my own pastry. I do use half margarine, half lard, which isn't to everyone's taste, but does make very good pastry.
Shop bought mince pies are ok but the pastry always seems stodgy. The fillings can be a bit over-sweet or taste of nothing but alcohol too  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m quite partial to M&S mince pies, always like their pastry
There is a butchers/deli close to me that sells local made ones, I could eat them by the dozen they taste home made
I like the pastry in a good mince pie also. The Heston one is amazing. It's slightly crunchy and not crumbly.
I like a really short pastry, so many shop bought ones have that fondant claggy pastry and I really don’t like that mouthfeel "
You mean the claggy ones that are impossible to swallow without a gulp of tea to go along with it.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I make my own. Nothing fancy. Shop bought jar of mincemeat. I make my own pastry. I do use half margarine, half lard, which isn't to everyone's taste, but does make very good pastry.
Shop bought mince pies are ok but the pastry always seems stodgy. The fillings can be a bit over-sweet or taste of nothing but alcohol too "
Seriously, try the Heston ones. They are the opposite of what you've described as what you don't like about the shop-bought ones. Funnily enough, I don't normally drink alcohol but I like my mincemeat to taste a little bit of cognac.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Aldi Sloe Gin Mince Tarts.
Bit pricey for four, but the nicest mince offerings out there, for me."
Right, you've sold it to me. I'm off to Aldi to look for some next week. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sainsbury fresh baked ones! Love the pastry
Oh...what is it about the pastry that that you like?
Crumbly and not too sweet "
Ah, another crumbly fan. It disturbs my OCD chi when it crumbles and makes a mess of my little pie. I like it in proper pieces that I've cut with my cutlery. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sainsbury fresh baked ones! Love the pastry
Oh...what is it about the pastry that that you like?
Crumbly and not too sweet
Ah, another crumbly fan. It disturbs my OCD chi when it crumbles and makes a mess of my little pie. I like it in proper pieces that I've cut with my cutlery. "
That is because you are a refined gentleman. I just shove in my gob, don't even use a spoon  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sainsbury fresh baked ones! Love the pastry
Oh...what is it about the pastry that that you like?
Crumbly and not too sweet
Ah, another crumbly fan. It disturbs my OCD chi when it crumbles and makes a mess of my little pie. I like it in proper pieces that I've cut with my cutlery.
That is because you are a refined gentleman. I just shove in my gob, don't even use a spoon "
...You must show me how you do that when we have our coffee. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"None of them, they all deserve to be in a landfill never to be heard or talked about again
Just when I thought we could be friends "
It's shame but you are really nice so I'd be more than willing to look over this character flaw of yours |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Of the ones I've tried so far, Morrisons the best ones have been, the best! Definitely beating the Tesco ones. "
Which Tesco ones did you try. Is it the one in my OP? They're lovely! |
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"Of the ones I've tried so far, Morrisons the best ones have been, the best! Definitely beating the Tesco ones.
Which Tesco ones did you try. Is it the one in my OP? They're lovely!"
Yeah the finest ones. They were alright. The Morrisons ones had very plump fruit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sainsbury fresh baked ones! Love the pastry
Oh...what is it about the pastry that that you like?
Crumbly and not too sweet
Ah, another crumbly fan. It disturbs my OCD chi when it crumbles and makes a mess of my little pie. I like it in proper pieces that I've cut with my cutlery.
That is because you are a refined gentleman. I just shove in my gob, don't even use a spoon
...You must show me how you do that when we have our coffee. "
Absolutely I will cannot wait to turn you into an uncouth common person  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Of the ones I've tried so far, Morrisons the best ones have been, the best! Definitely beating the Tesco ones.
Which Tesco ones did you try. Is it the one in my OP? They're lovely!
Yeah the finest ones. They were alright. The Morrisons ones had very plump fruit. "
Ah, that's why. I don't like them particularly plump, I must admit but I might just try them. Although, I don't think I have a Morrison's nearby.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sainsbury fresh baked ones! Love the pastry
Oh...what is it about the pastry that that you like?
Crumbly and not too sweet
Ah, another crumbly fan. It disturbs my OCD chi when it crumbles and makes a mess of my little pie. I like it in proper pieces that I've cut with my cutlery.
That is because you are a refined gentleman. I just shove in my gob, don't even use a spoon
...You must show me how you do that when we have our coffee.
Absolutely I will cannot wait to turn you into an uncouth common person "
Turn me into one? I'll have you know that I can be uncouth with the best of them.
Cutlery be damned! |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?"
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"None of them, they all deserve to be in a landfill never to be heard or talked about again
What is it you don't like about them? The mincemeat?"
Is that what it is? I always thought it was dried fruit and texture combined with the taste just didn't agree with me |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. "
I see, is that what the difference is? I need to find a Morrisons. I don't think there's one nearby. I've never been in one, come to think of it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"None of them, they all deserve to be in a landfill never to be heard or talked about again
What is it you don't like about them? The mincemeat?
Is that what it is? I always thought it was dried fruit and texture combined with the taste just didn't agree with me"
It is dried fruits and spices, you're right. It just happens to be called mincemeat. Something to do with the pies being filled with minced meat originally, before the Victorians changed it into a sweet pie.
I'm not absolutely certain about that. Professor Google will have the answer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert ! "
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk! |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. "
spirts, fat fingers strike again  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Not a mince pie fan .but didn't morrisons come out on top in a survey recently or did I dream it x "
I don't doubt that they did. There are so many surveys, it's hard to judge except to try them all. |
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk! "
What are you talking about?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk!
What are you talking about? "
Just being silly |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk!
What are you talking about?
Just being silly "
best way to be  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk!
What are you talking about?
Just being silly "
Please continue but you made me check twice what the heck did I type to make you say that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk!
What are you talking about?
Just being silly
best way to be "
I always try |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. spirts, fat fingers strike again "
I was trying to work out what sport had to do with it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I can't think of one thing! Maybe I need to be visited by three ghosts or somat
First of all, do you even like mince pies? "
I partial to the odd one yes.
Just dont feel the spirit anymore. Not in a miserable goth fuck way, just don't.
I do like humbugs though, OH NO!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. spirts, fat fingers strike again
I was trying to work out what sport had to do with it. "
Well yknow, sometimes you can't decide between a brandy and tennis |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Pecan flavoured Matchmakers!!!
Actually they were quite horrid, but they only had them in one little shop and nowhere else.
I'm starting to doubt if this really happened actually.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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".....mince pies.
- Heston Night Before Christmas Mince Pie.
Heat according to instructions and you will experience a little taste of heaven that the pie accords before you've scoffed it. The pastry is to die for!
- Tesco Finest All Butter Pastry Deep Filled Mince Pies with Courvoisier.
Buttery pastry with a generous portion of cognac laced filling.
Has anyone else tried them?
What 'best' Christmas offerings can you recommend?
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I think Eccles Cakes are much nicer than mince pies |
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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago
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"Costco mince pies are AMAZING!
Are they? The last one I tried about 3 years ago wasn't a success. Perhaps I'll give it another chance."
I love them. They are massive and have a cakey bit too. Deffo worth another try. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I can't think of one thing! Maybe I need to be visited by three ghosts or somat
First of all, do you even like mince pies?
I partial to the odd one yes.
Just dont feel the spirit anymore. Not in a miserable goth fuck way, just don't.
I do like humbugs though, OH NO!!!!"
You're turning green, Mr. Grinch. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. spirts, fat fingers strike again
I was trying to work out what sport had to do with it.
Well yknow, sometimes you can't decide between a brandy and tennis"
Quite right, my dear fellow. Never a brandy on the court. One does Pimms during tennis. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
Brandy butter on pasta?? Yuk!
What are you talking about?
Just being silly
Please continue but you made me check twice what the heck did I type to make you say that "
I don't reveal my secrets or let people see behind the curtain |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Pecan flavoured Matchmakers!!!
Actually they were quite horrid, but they only had them in one little shop and nowhere else.
I'm starting to doubt if this really happened actually...."
It was all humbuggery! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
You're close to the edge there, madam! Over-rated? How dare you!  "
I'm always daring! You should know |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Homemade, filo
Morrisons mince meat with added cherries and a splosh of brandy
I find brandy doesn't tend to stand up as well as cognac. Is that just me?
it has to be a drinkable in a neat way kind of brandy, cognac or other decent sports would do. spirts, fat fingers strike again
I was trying to work out what sport had to do with it.
Well yknow, sometimes you can't decide between a brandy and tennis
Quite right, my dear fellow. Never a brandy on the court. One does Pimms during tennis. "
I was trying to think of tennis puns but my mind is a blank! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Pecan flavoured Matchmakers!!!
Actually they were quite horrid, but they only had them in one little shop and nowhere else.
I'm starting to doubt if this really happened actually....
It was all humbuggery! "
Oh fuck, I've got a sexy image in my head involving a large festive sweetie...... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Costco mince pies are AMAZING!
Are they? The last one I tried about 3 years ago wasn't a success. Perhaps I'll give it another chance.
I love them. They are massive and have a cakey bit too. Deffo worth another try. "
'Cakey bit'? Now I'm intrigued. I will try it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My local chippy batters them and deep fries them, slightly odd
Have you tried it? I want to try that just for the sake of it.
Yes, mince pie with a hint of fish - as I said odd "
Heston's has carrot in his this year and it isn't as odd as it sounds.
Fish, on the other hand.....you're right, may be a tad too far for me. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
You're close to the edge there, madam! Over-rated? How dare you!
I'm always daring! You should know "
I daresay, the fact that you need to supplement what is lacking in the panettone with brandy butter says it all, my dear. It simple can't measure up to the great mince pie. |
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
You're close to the edge there, madam! Over-rated? How dare you!
I'm always daring! You should know
I daresay, the fact that you need to supplement what is lacking in the panettone with brandy butter says it all, my dear. It simple can't measure up to the great mince pie. "
Now you are balancing a red thin line haha! It's about elevating the flavour! |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant."
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison. |
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"Mince pies are overrated. Give me a warm classic panettone any day with some brandy butter spread on it.. for the fusion style dessert !
You're close to the edge there, madam! Over-rated? How dare you!
I'm always daring! You should know
I daresay, the fact that you need to supplement what is lacking in the panettone with brandy butter says it all, my dear. It simple can't measure up to the great mince pie.
Now you are balancing a red thin line haha! It's about elevating the flavour!"
The great mince pie needs no elevation. It stands on its own. |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant.
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison."
My home made ones are divine but I didn't make any mincemeat this year |
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By *uxom redCouple
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"Pecan flavoured Matchmakers!!!
Actually they were quite horrid, but they only had them in one little shop and nowhere else.
I'm starting to doubt if this really happened actually...."
They are lush, send them to me |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant.
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison.
My home made ones are divine but I didn't make any mincemeat this year "
May I put in an order for a dozen next year please? |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant.
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison.
My home made ones are divine but I didn't make any mincemeat this year
May I put in an order for a dozen next year please?"
Of course but once you've had one, you'll want them all  |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
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Homemake mine.... mincemeat and grated clementine peel and chopped cranberries rolled in puff pastry to create a whirl affect, sliced and put in filo pastry bases..
Jamie Oliver recipe I found a good few years ago |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant.
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison.
My home made ones are divine but I didn't make any mincemeat this year
May I put in an order for a dozen next year please?
Of course but once you've had one, you'll want them all "
You've thrown down the gauntlet on yourself now. 1st December 2022, I'll take 2 dozen please. |
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"Must admit, noreens from down ta lane are banging this year "
Really? What's great about hers? It's hard to find one that has all the elements you want in it. |
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"Homemake mine.... mincemeat and grated clementine peel and chopped cranberries rolled in puff pastry to create a whirl affect, sliced and put in filo pastry bases..
Jamie Oliver recipe I found a good few years ago "
That sounds heavenly. Do you stick to the recipe or add some of your own touches? Is the filo pastry a little flaky but crunchy?
Heston has carrots in his mincemeat. It works really well. |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant.
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison.
My home made ones are divine but I didn't make any mincemeat this year
May I put in an order for a dozen next year please?
Of course but once you've had one, you'll want them all
You've thrown down the gauntlet on yourself now. 1st December 2022, I'll take 2 dozen please."
I'd best get on with the mincemeat then...no pressure! |
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"Must admit, noreens from down ta lane are banging this year
Really? What's great about hers? It's hard to find one that has all the elements you want in it."
Firmness to Moistness ratios on point |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
somewhere, someplace |
"Homemake mine.... mincemeat and grated clementine peel and chopped cranberries rolled in puff pastry to create a whirl affect, sliced and put in filo pastry bases..
Jamie Oliver recipe I found a good few years ago
That sounds heavenly. Do you stick to the recipe or add some of your own touches? Is the filo pastry a little flaky but crunchy?
Heston has carrots in his mincemeat. It works really well."
I adapted it a bit and took something from his festive strudel which was to grate chocolate over it before I roll it |
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By *indergirlWoman
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somewhere, someplace |
"Homemake mine.... mincemeat and grated clementine peel and chopped cranberries rolled in puff pastry to create a whirl affect, sliced and put in filo pastry bases..
Jamie Oliver recipe I found a good few years ago
That sounds heavenly. Do you stick to the recipe or add some of your own touches? Is the filo pastry a little flaky but crunchy?
Heston has carrots in his mincemeat. It works really well.
I adapted it a bit and took something from his festive strudel which was to grate chocolate over it before I roll it "
You get the crunch of the filo as you bite then the softness of the puff |
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"I used to get the ones from Lime Tree Pantry years ago, no idea if they exist now but their mince pies were perfection. Buttery shortcrust pastry in perfect harmony and ratio to soft mincemeant.
I haven't tried them, ever. You have made me want to seek some out although I must admit that I'm somewhat besotted by Heston's this year. Everything else seems to pale in comparison.
My home made ones are divine but I didn't make any mincemeat this year
May I put in an order for a dozen next year please?
Of course but once you've had one, you'll want them all
You've thrown down the gauntlet on yourself now. 1st December 2022, I'll take 2 dozen please.
I'd best get on with the mincemeat then...no pressure!"
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For how long do you steep the mincemeat? Care to share the ingredients? I'm sworn to your secrecy on pain of death, it'll go no further than this thread.  |
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"Must admit, noreens from down ta lane are banging this year
Really? What's great about hers? It's hard to find one that has all the elements you want in it.
Firmness to Moistness ratios on point "
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We are talking about Noreen's mince pies, aren't we? |
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"Homemake mine.... mincemeat and grated clementine peel and chopped cranberries rolled in puff pastry to create a whirl affect, sliced and put in filo pastry bases..
Jamie Oliver recipe I found a good few years ago
That sounds heavenly. Do you stick to the recipe or add some of your own touches? Is the filo pastry a little flaky but crunchy?
Heston has carrots in his mincemeat. It works really well.
I adapted it a bit and took something from his festive strudel which was to grate chocolate over it before I roll it
You get the crunch of the filo as you bite then the softness of the puff "
Chocolate? Does it have a hint of chocolate taste to it? Is it a dark, bitter chocolate?
The pastry is exactly how I imagined it. Sounds heavenly. |
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