It's Official - Christmas has Begun, In this House at Least

I have broken one of my own rules this morning. Usually I don't cook mince pies until at least December, even though they are available to buy in the shops from September. For me, the making mince pies symbolises the start of Christmas, so I guess it has begun, at least in this house because this morning a phone call meant unexpected guests and I had little to offer them so I made a quick tray of mince pies. May I say, I am really glad I did. I love the smell of mince pies cooking, all Christmasy, fuzzy and warm. OK, I know it's only early November but such a treat, naughty, but very nice.

Christmas Mince Pie Recipe.

---

<sub>Stay up to date with British Food by signing up for my Weekly Newsletter or Join me on Twitter

Photo © Getty Images</sub>