Friday, December 17, 2010

The Great Mince Pie Race of 2010

It all started when I met Maggie B. She popped over from Normandy (in Blogland, anything is possible) and mentioned that this year she was making the Hairy Biker's Mince Pies, in place of Delia's.
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Son 1 one was interested. He is a fan of the Hairy Bikers. He decided that he would make their mincemeat and mince pies.
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Meanwhile, I would make Delia's mincemeat and use pastry from The Good Houskeeeping recipe, as I usually do.
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And there would be a competition, judged by the family, for the best recipe...
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So far we are just enjoying eating an AWFUL lot of mince pies!
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Stay tuned for the verdict...

10 comments:

Lorrie said...

Sounds like a good time is being had by all. I'm sure we'll hear about the results!

Sarah Jane said...

It could take a few days before everyone can make up their mind, you know! I didn't think any recipe could beat Delia's mincemeat but I shall await the verdict with interest.

Serenata said...

Yummy, mince pies, lots of tasting will be needed I am sure!

Hope you get to put your legs up tonight. Hoping I can get everything done in time for our guest arriving on Sunday!

VintageVicki said...

Sounds a great idea - shame you aren't nearer - my eldest would happily be a tester :)

Sarah - Red Gingham said...

The Hairy Bikers sure do sound interesting! Never heard of them. I bet they both taste great but different. Homemade pies are the best!

Andi's English Attic said...

I can't wait to read the result. I've only seen the HB programme briefly but I liked their style. xx

Lululiz said...

Hahahaha, those are the best competitions, where you get to scoff lots of lovely things, and in the end it doesn't really matter who wins, because you are all too stuffed to care, lol. Hmmm, on second thoughts, a bit of pride probably comes into it after all...... hurry up, please, and let us know the result!!!!

Maggie said...

Hi Floss,
Glad to hear you're having fun with the mince pie competition.
As the instigator, I have to say we didn't care for the Bikers mincemeat at all, it's back to Delia for me next year.
Maggie

Heidi said...

This may sound silly but I have never tried this pie I always thought it sounded .....is there prunes in it?

A garden just outside Venice said...

Ha ha! it sounds like a competition for who's getting fatter! :)
xxx