tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post1892257544143903689..comments2023-12-21T05:23:10.876+11:00Comments on The Hut Chronicles: Hut Christmas 2013 - fruit mince piesMarian Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16611229357228521510noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post-72503309372603292272013-12-05T18:22:53.570+11:002013-12-05T18:22:53.570+11:00Sorry-Batonka: a tribe local to Z Mbabane where I ...Sorry-Batonka: a tribe local to Z Mbabane where I great up. Google will show you pictures of their beautifully carved stools. Dad has perched upon his to dole out gifs as long as I can remember!Tarahttp://cestlavietlb.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post-69079863854810043622013-12-05T18:21:19.693+11:002013-12-05T18:21:19.693+11:00We too end up with some version of supermarket pie...We too end up with some version of supermarket pies. Occasionally really nice ones from the end fancier Woolworths. I love them. Specifically on Christmas morning, accompanied by strong coffee with lots of cream and sugar for me. Maybe a splash of whiskey if we are feeling frisky. The round out my version of Christmas. Dad perched on his Batonka* stool. Silly Father Christmas hat on. Handing out gifts from under the tree. Lounging around in pajamas, wrapping paper and often-reused ribbon strewn around. Smiles and thank you's and carefully stacked gifts. <br />Dad hates mince pies. "Little pieces of heartburn wrapped in pastry". More for me then :)Tarahttp://cestlavietlb.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post-77446399877775430502013-12-05T11:54:38.508+11:002013-12-05T11:54:38.508+11:00I've not tried mince pie. It's officially...I've not tried mince pie. It's officially on my December to-do list this year!Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304171831108148800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post-26450726722152809612013-12-03T10:28:59.340+11:002013-12-03T10:28:59.340+11:00Love mince pies! I make my own to a Paul Hollywood...Love mince pies! I make my own to a Paul Hollywood (great British bake off on bbc?) recipe, love his pastry! Failing that marks and spencer puff pastry mince pies are a guilty pleasure! Claire579https://www.blogger.com/profile/11670343688983161109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post-28158123657476885602013-12-03T09:58:27.783+11:002013-12-03T09:58:27.783+11:00I love them too Marian & yes I make a batch of...I love them too Marian & yes I make a batch of small pies each year. This year I am trying a recipe from the Bourke Street Bakery cookbook, the fruit is soaked in a mix of brandy & apple cider. Happy days to you :) Jane Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376686450149490088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979096608832085821.post-66852550193205867682013-12-03T09:57:12.174+11:002013-12-03T09:57:12.174+11:00My mum's mince pies are THE BEST. Crumbly, bu...My mum's mince pies are THE BEST. Crumbly, buttery pastry, boozy mince not too sweet.... Yum. I need to steal her recipe!Elizabeth O'Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984867404948999883noreply@blogger.com