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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

..anyone had any yet?

I'm going to get some today and eat then. Some thick brandy cream too. That's the dream!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t like sweet mince pies I just don’t get the sweet mince bit, sorry it’s a no from me xx

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By *olarbear73Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Yeah about 1 or 2… boxes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loads.

Greggs ~ 7/10

Morrisons best ~ 8/10

Mums ~ 10/10

I love my mum.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I’ve had a lot already.

Favourite is Greggs, closely followed by Morrisons

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Had my first one of the year yesterday, a vegan one from Morissons, and it was delicious

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh yes you need the brandy cream aswell!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"..anyone had any yet?

I'm going to get some today and eat then. Some thick brandy cream too. That's the dream! "

Not a fan!!

But I hope all the ones that are enjoy them!!

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

Every day in December

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 from Sainsburys bakery section.

My mums are the best though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saving me self till I go visit mum. Till then not a single crumb shall pass my lips

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

I’ve got two boxes in the cupboard, I’m averaging one a night with a cup of tea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve got two boxes in the cupboard, I’m averaging one a night with a cup of tea.

Box?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooh yes, never did like them until I tried one last year with a brandy cream, oh my days!!

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By *ay731973Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Ive already had loads of Mince pies and will have loads more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had many!!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I prefer my own home-made mince pies, but seeing as my oven has given up the ghost and I doubt I will get it replaced before Christmas, then Tesco's Finest it is!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don’t like sweet mince pies I just don’t get the sweet mince bit, sorry it’s a no from me xx"

So good to know there is at least one other person who shares my dislike!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like mince pies but I refuse to buy the ones that don't have a full top cover, the ones with stars or a snowflake cover are usually cheap and shallow filled. Marks and Spencer deep filled every time.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Recent taste test in the Guardian I think said Sainsbury’s best range were the best. May go out and try them later.

I like Asda and Greggs currently.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had 5 boxes so far throughout December and far from finished yet

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Love mince pies and the top mince pies of all of the in-store baked ones from Morrisons.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep! Two from Greenhalgh's mmmmm the best

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

Yes,and will be treating myself to some again tonight and tomorrow night in work.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"Yep! Two from Greenhalgh's mmmmm the best

Greenhalgh’s vanilla slices …my all time favourite

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not impressed with Morrisons , so far Tesco puff pastry or m and s are my faves this year

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By *aughty but nice...Man
over a year ago

Staffs

"I’ve got two boxes in the cupboard, I’m averaging one a night with a cup of tea.

I'm averaging a box a night ....lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I've bought Asda's mince pies, they're delicious x

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By *D of funCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

Mince pies are for life not just for Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vile things no thank you

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Not impressed with Morrisons , so far Tesco puff pastry or m and s are my faves this year"

I am told that apparently iceland's are really good but not tried them myself so please don't come back and tell me I misled uou if you Tey them and are not to your liking.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Had loads.

Agree with those above Morrisons the best so far. Greggs ones were alright.

I like mine with Bailey's cream. Haven't had one with cream yet, I'll wait til nearer Christmas.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Not impressed with Morrisons , so far Tesco puff pastry or m and s are my faves this year

I am told that apparently iceland's are really good but not tried them myself so please don't come back and tell me I misled uou if you Tey them and are not to your liking.

Apologies for the typos above. This blooming predictor gets me all the time

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

I’ve only had the coop ones so far. They’re ok. Just regular mince pies

I heard the Iceland ones are meant to be pretty tasty though

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Bedford (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

Prefer cake

...but if it's a choice that has to be made a Costa coffee and one of their mince pies

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"I’ve only had the coop ones so far. They’re ok. Just regular mince pies

I heard the Iceland ones are meant to be pretty tasty though "

Yes they're good every year then ones. Reliable.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Only ever have home made, well the pastry is but far nicer than the ' fresh ones' on the shelves that will have been made in August then frozen ..

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By *urvelover39Man
over a year ago

Somewhere

Love a good pair of mince pies this time of year

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Heat up and have with ice cream!

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By *J52Man
over a year ago

chessington

Can't stand them, the devil's food...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Heat up and have with ice cream!"

Oh now there's an idea

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By *am101aMan
over a year ago

swad

yep. 3 boxes so far (18)

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Only ever have home made, well the pastry is but far nicer than the ' fresh ones' on the shelves that will have been made in August then frozen ..

Nowt wrong with a freezer, great invention.

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By *imatureMan
over a year ago

sligo

"..anyone had any yet?

I'm going to get some today and eat then. Some thick brandy cream too. That's the dream! "
just after eating 2 with fresh cream “yummy”

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea"

You’ve never done this before?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea

You’ve never done this before?

No, I feel like I've missed out on life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All those saying their Mum's mince pies are the best - lucky you. My Mother's were like an ice-hockey puck with a bit of sweet brown in the middle. She was a lovely woman, a wonderful Mum, but a terrible cook

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea

You’ve never done this before?

No, I feel like I've missed out on life. "

I think maybe you have, you must try this, almost immediately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea

You’ve never done this before?

No, I feel like I've missed out on life.

I think maybe you have, you must try this, almost immediately

Ah I don't have any mince pies

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea

You’ve never done this before?

No, I feel like I've missed out on life.

I think maybe you have, you must try this, almost immediately

Ah I don't have any mince pies

Get to the shop, forthwith

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can't stand them, the devil's food... "

Agreed! Hell is the only place for them

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Can't stand them, the devil's food...

Agreed! Hell is the only place for them

Go and wash your mouths out

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By *leecouple101Couple
over a year ago

North East Lincolnshire

Our good friends on here brought us some home made ones round, laced with brandy - so yummy and so we're they!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can't stand them, the devil's food...

Agreed! Hell is the only place for them

Go and wash your mouths out

I shall! With food that is actually yummy

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Can't stand them, the devil's food...

Agreed! Hell is the only place for them

Go and wash your mouths out

I shall! With food that is actually yummy

Mince pies are heavenly

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Mr here. I could honestly take them or leave them. Don't see what the fuss is. Mrs on the other hand will happily eat then all

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea

You’ve never done this before?

No, I feel like I've missed out on life.

I think maybe you have, you must try this, almost immediately

Yes this needs rectifying asap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love them had several boxes already lol

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By *ocksareoffMan
over a year ago

Out n About

Yeah I've had a few boxes. Aldi did some black forest ones last year and they were banging. Cooplands do nice mince pies that have a dollop of brandy cream under the top lid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

the MR kipling ones are horrid and used to be really good, i just try differant ones now

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

"Heat up and have with ice cream!

Oh now there's an idea"

If you use a microwave careful not on too long.

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By *evensnipeMan
over a year ago

Rhyl

For those that do not like a sweet mince pie, try making some “Petit Pâté de Pezenas” Made in southern France in the town twinned with Market Drayton they are an excellent alternative. There are a few recipes online but the best I have used is Raymond Blanca version. However not suitable for vegans and vegetarians as the contain meat(normally Lamb, jogger or mutton). The flavour is wonderful. Fiddlely to get right but well worth the effort!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only 2 boxes so far.

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