Official " Best Mince Pie 2014 " Thread

vegster

Sanity Clause

May 5, 2008

27,922

• Dec 17, 2014

• Thread starter
• #21

BensGrandad said:

Not sure about the best but I think the worst I have tried are Morrisons Bakery shortcrust no taste at all,

Click to expand...

I didn't ask for " The Worst Mince Pie 2014 " though did I ? Go off and start a negative mince pie thread if you want but here, we celebrate excellence.

 

B

BensGrandad

New member

Jul 13, 2003

72,015

Haywards Heath

• Dec 17, 2014

• #22

vegster said:

I didn't ask for " The Worst Mince Pie 2014 " though did I ? Go off and start a negative mince pie thread if you want but here, we celebrate excellence.

Click to expand...

That just saves anybody suggesting anything at Morrisons is the best. I love mince pies and each year have to have 12 different makes, thanks mum, but will try LIDL tomorrow.

 

vegster

Sanity Clause

May 5, 2008

27,922

• Dec 17, 2014

• Thread starter
• #23

BensGrandad said:

That just saves anybody suggesting anything at Morrisons is the best. I love mince pies and each year have to have 12 different makes, thanks mum, but will try LIDL tomorrow.

Click to expand...

That's more positive, I want a 500 word review on each variety by Friday morning.

 

B

BensGrandad

New member

Jul 13, 2003

72,015

Haywards Heath

• Dec 17, 2014

• #24

I wont have had 12 different by then had 4 so far. On Ceebeebies yesterday, grandchildren had it on, a chap made mince pies using bread instead of pastry and baking it, looked good but until I make it wouldnt know about the taste.

 

G

Greyrun

New member

Feb 23, 2009

1,074

• Dec 17, 2014

• #25

Good Housekeeping tasted 14 mince pies from all the major supermarkets and Fortnum and Mason (£12.95) and Harrods (£9.50) and the winner was Iceland at £1.50 for six.

 

Nitram

Well-known member

Jul 16, 2013

2,178

• Dec 17, 2014

• #26

The Waitrose 'essential' mince pies at £1 for 6 are pretty good.

 

Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member

NSC Patron

Jul 11, 2003

59,864

The Fatherland

• Dec 17, 2014

• #27

dragonred said:

Canhams in Hove -
home made every morning - simply unbeatable and well worth the £3.50 for 6 price tag!

Click to expand...

I'd recommend slipping a cheeky scotch egg in the shopping bag as well. Winner.

 

vegster

Sanity Clause

May 5, 2008

27,922

• Dec 17, 2014

• Thread starter
• #28

Greyrun said:

Good Housekeeping tasted 14 mince pies from all the major supermarkets and Fortnum and Mason (£12.95) and Harrods (£9.50) and the winner was Iceland at £1.50 for six.

Click to expand...

Interesting factoid,Greyrun, but, have you had a cut & paste disaster as it does not scan ?

 

perseus

Broad Blue & White stripe

Jul 5, 2003

23,458

Sūþseaxna

• Dec 18, 2014

• #29

I fancy a mince pie right now and I have not got any. Ideally, it should be possible to get the top off and stash some extra cream, brandy butter inside.

I like the Co-op cheapies better than their luxury pies.