This review is going to refer back to the 2016 version of these pies quite a bit, the review for those is here: https://themincepie.co.uk/2016/10/08/mince-pie-review-coop-irresistible-all-butter-luxury-mince-pies/ and it’s worth a read to remind you how I’ve always been a fan of these pies. Packaging So, this looks just like last year’s box…but let’s do a side by side: …
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Mince Pie Reviews – November League Table Update
Figured it was worth updating the league table and because some people do miss it (it’s linked seperately either in the hamburger menu on a phone or up top on desktop). Miles away at the top is the Fortnum & Mason pies, but it’s looking like a strong list. For reference, the columns in order…
REVIEW: Aldi Sloe Gin Mince Tarts
Well, this is new…and also, I realise I said I’m taking a mince pie reviewing break but, these were seen and must be had. Let’s get on with the show. Packaging Very much like the other Aldi mince pies these, similar styling of box and branding. It’s classy enough, but doesn’t shout Christmas to me…
REVIEW: Fortnum and Mason Traditional Mince Pies
So…I ummed and I arrred and eventually, decided to go for it. What am I talking about? Well, buying these bad boys is what…bought from the Fortnum and Mason shop at St Pancras Station as I passed by on my travels…the price, a cool £10.95. That’s £1.83 per pie! I mean, there’s premium. There’s luxury….
2017 UPDATED REVIEW: Iceland Luxury Mince Pies
2017 Update I find it interesting re-visting things from last year. You have certain expectations. Your views have changed, moulded over another year. These Iceland Mince Pies were a 19/20 in the taste test last year as you can see below, and the main thing that let them down was the size of the pie…
