Mince Pie History
Though we’ve been eating a reviewing Mince Pies for many, many years now…. Mince Pies existed before this website, even before the internet… Even before you were born!
We have attempted to gather as much information as we can about Mince Pies through the ages, for you.
Folklore
Folklore states that mince pies are a favourite food of Father Christmas, and that one or two should be left on a plate at the foot of the chimney (along with a small glass of brandy or sherry, and a carrot for the reindeer) as a thank-you for stockings well-filled. (Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mince_pie ) Share this… … Continue reading Folklore
Which Way Should You Stir Mincemeat for Good Luck?
Clockwise. Old English custom says you stir mincemeat clockwise, the way the sun moves across the sky, and that stirring it anticlockwise brings bad luck for the year ahead. Everyone in the house should take a turn with the spoon and make a wish while they stir. Share this… Facebook Messenger Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp GmailGoogle
Mincemeat Filling
The origin of the word ‘mincemeat’ is often of interest, especially as it does not appear to contain any meat whatsoever. Up to Victorian times, the mince(meat) pie would have actually have been a spiced meat pie with some dried fruit. It has evolved to the point where the only meat in the pie is … Continue reading Mincemeat Filling
The History Of The Mince Pie
Centuries ago the mince pie would have been a large dish filled with various meats such as chicken, partridge, pigeon, hare, capon, pheasant, rabbits, ox or lamb tongue, livers of the animals, and mutton meat mixed with fruits, peels and sugar. It was originally known as a Christmas Pye. Share this… Facebook Messenger Twitter Linkedin … Continue reading The History Of The Mince Pie