Mince pies are “indispensable at this time of year”, declared Cork bakers FH Thompson & Sons in the Cork Examiner at Christmas 1890. Of course, there are mince pies and mince pies, some with crumbly ...

They’re a staunchly British sweet pastry that have been synonymous with the festive season for, well, as long as anyone can remember. The best mince pies are the perfect treat to keep in the cupboard ...

For some families, it wouldn't be Christmas without mincemeat pies, and the recipe for making them is a closely guarded secret passed down to only one person per generation. Today, though, the name ...

Image courtesy of New England HIstorical Society Enjoying mincemeat pie, such as these individual-sized ones depicted here, was prohibited by order of the Puritans in 17th century Christmas ...

Mince pies are a festive staple backed by years of tradition but the recipe has changed considerably through the centuries. For one thing, there’s almost certainly no meaty mince in your modern ...

We might not have had Halloween or Bonfire Night yet, but many of us are already thinking about Christmas. Or more specifically, Christmas food. The supermarket shelves are already filled with ...