‘Medieval’ mince pies were big enough to feed a family – here’s how to make your own
Medieval and early modern mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, documents unearthed by the National Archives ...
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Mince Pies: A sweet slice of Christmas history
Mince pies, those small, spiced parcels of festive joy, have a history as rich as their fillings. Their story stretches back centuries, evolving from a savoury medieval treat to the sweet staple ...
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Royal Christmas Feast: Calf's Head to Truffle Quenelles
During the medieval period in England, Christmas was time for reflection rather than fun and the Catholic Church banned gift giving. But mince pies emerged in this period. The addition of cinnamon, ...
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Calf’s head consommé with truffle quenelles: a history of what the royals ate for Christmas, from the exotic to the everyday
During the medieval period in England, Christmas was time for reflection rather than fun and the Catholic Church banned gift giving. But mince pies emerged in this period. The addition of cinnamon ...
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‘Medieval’ mince pies were big enough to feed a family – here’s how to make your own
Medieval mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, documents unearthed by the National Archives suggest. Centuries-old recipes which explain how to make extra-large versions of the ...