Of the six boxes of mince pies purchased since August 27th, this is the first with a "Best Before" date of Christmas day or beyond. Feeling this is a small, but significant, moment of the Yule food season. A review will appear later in the week (pacing myself as currently nibbling some Stollen).

Three month pastry....You have to wonder what weapons-grade preservatives are involved in such a feat of mummification.