christmas

 

We got a request for our mince pies recipes, so here it is!

CHRISTMAS MINCE PIES

For the filling use bought mincemeat of choice and add brandy and additional spices to the mincemeat to give fuller flavour.

For the pastry

10 ozs flour
7 ozs butter
2 ozs caster sugar
pinch salt
2 egg yolks

METHOD

1. Place the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Rub the butter into these until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Recipes

The ingredients of a good Christmas party

We’ve been busy with one corporate Christmas party after another. The kitchens are decked with tinsel and holly, looking very festive in keeping with the spirit of the parties. 

The menus on these events reflect the season with lots of butternut or pumpkin ravioli, soups, mulled wine cabbage, guinea fowl, Christmas ice cream (homemade ice cream with liquor-marinaded dried fruits) as well as mini mince pies by the dozen.    

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Corporate