Mary-Anne Boermans
@dejafoodie.bsky.social
Food Historian. GBBO S2 & Christmas winner. Award-winning author. http://TimeToCookOnline.com & http://DejaFood.uk
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I am LOVING your firm stance on mincemeat standards!
That line is DRAWN in the sand!
And I agree about needing some sourness. In times past, barberries were very much in favour, and also, freshly chopped tart apples were mixed in at baking time. Just the thing to cut through all that richness. 😋
That line is DRAWN in the sand!
And I agree about needing some sourness. In times past, barberries were very much in favour, and also, freshly chopped tart apples were mixed in at baking time. Just the thing to cut through all that richness. 😋
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I am LOVING your firm stance on mincemeat standards!
That line is DRAWN in the sand!
And I agree about needing some sourness. In times past, barberries were very much in favour, and also, freshly chopped tart apples were mixed in at baking time. Just the thing to cut through all that richness. 😋
That line is DRAWN in the sand!
And I agree about needing some sourness. In times past, barberries were very much in favour, and also, freshly chopped tart apples were mixed in at baking time. Just the thing to cut through all that richness. 😋
Bit of a 'curate's egg' result (good in parts)
Overall better in terms of fig flavour - but still needs tweaking.
Switching to panko (instead of fresh breadcrumbs) worked better in terms of density, but now need to adjust moisture content, as it came out a little dry.
Overall better in terms of fig flavour - but still needs tweaking.
Switching to panko (instead of fresh breadcrumbs) worked better in terms of density, but now need to adjust moisture content, as it came out a little dry.
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Bit of a 'curate's egg' result (good in parts)
Overall better in terms of fig flavour - but still needs tweaking.
Switching to panko (instead of fresh breadcrumbs) worked better in terms of density, but now need to adjust moisture content, as it came out a little dry.
Overall better in terms of fig flavour - but still needs tweaking.
Switching to panko (instead of fresh breadcrumbs) worked better in terms of density, but now need to adjust moisture content, as it came out a little dry.
Great minds, ukryte - just popped a modified version in the slow cooker!
Now to wait 4 hours 😁
Now to wait 4 hours 😁
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Great minds, ukryte - just popped a modified version in the slow cooker!
Now to wait 4 hours 😁
Now to wait 4 hours 😁
Hi Sally - as long as it has been stored properly, it should be just fine. 👍
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hi Sally - as long as it has been stored properly, it should be just fine. 👍
Oh I'm so glad!
Always lovely to get feedback - thank you! 🥰
Always lovely to get feedback - thank you! 🥰
October 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Oh I'm so glad!
Always lovely to get feedback - thank you! 🥰
Always lovely to get feedback - thank you! 🥰