Mince Pie Appreciation

I fear no one will be able to top the deal of the century my dad picked up at the cash and carry. 108 pies for SIX PENCE! He's very proud of himself.

Words are cheap.
Pictorial evidence required for these 9 dozen.

Dafuq

Sadly he took them to the local football club he volunteers at so his nearest and dearest have been deprived. Packs of 18 for 1p!

Farm shop where I got m’turkey from. Nice biscuity pastry, decent filling, definitely takes second place on the list for the year unless there’s any last minute contenders coming out of left field

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Weird Viennese whirl type mince thing. Pastry base, shortbread up top. Despite being heretical actually not bad, but not enough filling. Give it a dollop more mince on top and this would bang. As it is we’re in 7/10 territory.

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These Morrisons bakery pies were great. Filling not too sweet and the pastry really light. £1.50 for 6.

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Mince pies being admired, if not necessarily appreciated

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A friend spent part of Christmas day and £450 at the vets, after at least one of the four dogs scoffed a tray of mince pies.

Think we have a winner for most expensive.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they knew which dog(s) ate the pies. Without knowing, all four were treated just incase.
Induced vomiting and some meds.
Out of hours charge for Christmas day didn't help but all four seem OK so far.

Why can't dogs eat mince pies?

I don't now, why can't dogs eat mince pies?

Why can't a dog eat mince pies? Well, let me break it down:

Raisins and currants: These tiny fruity villains can cause serious trouble for your pup. They can trigger kidney failure, which is a bit dramatic, even for a dog with a flair for the theatrical.

Alcohol: If there's any brandy or booze in that pie, your dog might end up tipsy. And we all know, a drunk dog isn't nearly as cute as a drunk uncle at Christmas – plus, it’s dangerous!

Xylitol: That sweet, harmless-sounding sugar substitute is actually a silent assassin. One bite, and your dog could be feeling all sorts of misery – think of it as a "no entry" sign for your pup's tummy.

Spices: Nutmeg might sound cozy in a holiday drink, but in your dog’s belly, it's basically a mini disaster. It could leave your dog feeling dizzy and weird, like they just tried to navigate a maze of Christmas lights.

Sugar and fat: Mince pies are loaded with sugar and fat. And while your dog may love the taste, it’s a one-way ticket to a bellyache or even pancreatitis – and no one wants to spend Christmas in the vet’s office.

So, the bottom line: keep those mince pies away from your dog. They’ll thank you by not trying to destroy the house later.

Thanks AI

Difficult to fit all that in a cracker.

Raisins, currants, etc may be toxic to dogs, even in small amounts. Potential kidney failure, vomit, diarrhoea.

Leftover mincemeat = mince pie ice cream

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Leftover mincemeat
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