oh my God, this looks amazing -- I never really knew what mincemeat was until this moment. It was served up by great aunts, but I just said 'no thanks' like Julia's fire brigade. Another brilliant offering Julia.
Christmas at your house sounds wonderful Julia, even with two fires! I love how you write these posts, starting with an anecdote and then ending with the recipe with some fascinating history thrown in along the way. This is a great newsletter.
And I am almost tempted to try and make my own mincemeat in spite of how not fond I am of mince pies...
You've made me laugh!! I've been banned from live decorations forever! If you don't like mincemeat, I really recommend that pastry for other things - it's short and crisp and doesn't sog easily. I'm really pleased you like the blog.
Julia, Have you considered re-creating a recipe for savory mincemeat, containing minced meat? I wonder if we would like the taste nowadays.
Ted Mann
Golly, that's a thought. And one that makes me a little queasy, I confess. But here is one - if you'd like to give it a try. It gets a 5-star rating. I might give it a go... https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/traditional-mincemeat/
This sounds as though it would be fun to make. I never had a recipe for mincemeat but I buy it in jars every year to make pie.
What's nice about it is it's only really a chopping job. And small jars of it make good presents. Have a go!
oh my God, this looks amazing -- I never really knew what mincemeat was until this moment. It was served up by great aunts, but I just said 'no thanks' like Julia's fire brigade. Another brilliant offering Julia.
Hehe! So pleased! Maybe you'll try it? Makes a good Thanksgiving pie..
Wonderful as always.!
Christmas at your house sounds wonderful Julia, even with two fires! I love how you write these posts, starting with an anecdote and then ending with the recipe with some fascinating history thrown in along the way. This is a great newsletter.
And I am almost tempted to try and make my own mincemeat in spite of how not fond I am of mince pies...
Chelsey x
You've made me laugh!! I've been banned from live decorations forever! If you don't like mincemeat, I really recommend that pastry for other things - it's short and crisp and doesn't sog easily. I'm really pleased you like the blog.