Mince pies

[Burney]

Generally I find them dry, miserable excuses for a sweet snack. This year I'm going to make my own.

I like Waitrose Blumenthal wons and that's it. However, those in the know tell me they aren't really mince pies, which may explain why I like them.

[Sir C]

I like Waitrose Blumenthal wons and that's it. However, those in the know tell me they aren't really mince pies, which may explain why I like them.

Why aren' they 'really' mince pies then?

I'm not going to lie to you, I've bought some pastry and a jar of mincemeat, to which I will add a decent amount of brandy, so I shall be assembling rather than really making.

You saw the final last night?