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The Golden Age Of The Pie

Pie – A definition : the filling and baking of sweet (fruits, nuts, cheese) or savoury (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) ingredients and spices in casings composed of flour, fat, and water In that, the pie is one of the most … Continue reading

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The Mince Pie

Mincemeat is a mixture of chopped dried fruit, distilled spirits and spices, and sometimes beef suet, beef, or venison. Originally, mincemeat always contained meat. English recipes from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries describe a mixture of meat and fruit … Continue reading

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