Mince pies ready for baking. THIS year as you sit down to a well-deserved cup of tea and a mince pie, or leave a plate out for Santa, take a moment to think about the centuries of history behind this ...

Crisp buttery pastry and flavoursome, well-spiced mincemeat are basic components of any good mince pie, but finding one that nails both elements is tougher than you might expect. To find out what's ...

Medieval and early modern mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, documents unearthed by the National Archives ...

From busy town centres to cosy village halls, we’ve captured the jolly man in red spreading cheer across Dorset throughout the years.

Their story stretches back centuries, evolving from a savoury medieval treat to the sweet staple of Christmas celebrations we know today. The origins of mince pies can be traced to the 13th ...

Fruit mince pies have landed on shelves at Coles supermarkets - four months before Christmas. The earlier-than-usual arrival of the festive sweet treat is to meet demand by consumers, says Coles ...

A spokesman for Tesco told MailOnline: 'All our mince pies are competitively priced against similar products sold at other retailers, and many are even better value between now and Christmas ...

Crisp buttery pastry and flavoursome, well-spiced mincemeat are basic components of any good mince pie, but finding one that nails both elements is tougher than you might expect. To find out what's ...

Whether you’re leaving one out on the corner of the fireplace on Christmas Eve (and dutifully ... or hosting a festive gathering or two, mince pies are one of the most synonymous festive foods ...

She then asks if the mince pies are being given to pensioners, saying: 'I think you should warm them up, keep them warm at Christmas ... week after resurfaced photos showed her posing with ...

Just like watermelon and other water-based fruit and veg make the rounds come summer and pumpkin-spiced beverages signify ...