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myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies4 months ago

A radio report from Scotland, (107.8 Black Diamond FM) You can this radio station on your PC, just Google and click it in.

Anyway back to their report, It is that People are complaining that stores are selling Christmas Mince Pies (now at this time of the year), well not so much about selling them now but the fact that the "Out of Date" on the product, falls in October......... I'd say a little short of Christmas.

And on the local scene there is a bakery selling, "Easter Hot Cross buns" over our our School Holidays,(Now) Buy Five (5) and get one free (1).

I wonder is he is early for Easter or are these buns left over from last Easter. HA HA HA.

Have you seen this with Christmas or Easter Foods in your area???

Have they lost the plot or are they not quiet up with the Christian thing???
(knowing dates)

HICCUP/

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. jonjee0203 (1815)   ranked 506 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

Well you have certainly picked out some very unique developments in the pie-bun industry.They must be getting ready well in advance for these pies and buns to be available well before its season. Otherwise, they are ensuring pie and buns are available the whole year round. In that sense, they are ever-ready.........


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

It's all like Halloween every second week in the month, just as silly.

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

Hi Hic, have I seen christmas food in the shops yet. Yes indeed. There is always a prolific supply of pork at the butchers, never in short supply. thumbup


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Some seem to think the public want these things 12 months of the year.

HICCUP/


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Pork is certainly a popular item all year round and not only for christmas. And it has the advantage of not being seasonable either. thumbup


myLot reputation of 85/100. prashanthalva (1087)   ranked 511 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Thea, I Am Surprised By your Way Of Thinking .. How Or When Did You Think Animals Are Seasonal lol .. Grow Up Lady rasp .. Mylot Is A Place To Hear Genuine Stuff .. Take The Comment Lightly I Surely Don't Want to Hurt You Or Thinking What's Wrong this Fella Why's He Stabbing Me lol .. Do Take Care ..


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Prash my dear fellow, my comment was entirely genine and not one word was not the truth. I suggest you read it at once before adding suitable apology.

Christmas is not particulary celebrated in Greece as it is not a big thing, Easter is. However a family meal does take place on christmas day. The traditional Greek family christmas dinner consists of pork and celery. Pork is not in the shops too early for christmas as it is in the shops all year round. It also does not depend upon the season to be available, as say grapes. Although my comments were made in the lighthearted way which Hic appreciates you will find each word I typed to be completely genuine. And I am not enamoured of being told to grown up, that rather applies to you if you choose to blow raspberries.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Meats does take an important place here for my Christmas, Years ago it was Ham and Chicken. And a roast meal.

But it depends on the weather now, But we still have a hot meal and then a cold meal.

Easter is a big one for Fish.

Pork as pork has never been a big thing but the cold ham has been.

HICCUP/


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Well here it's Lamb for Easter Hic, the meat is the central aspect of the Greek meals, and usually the lamb is running round a few days before under the nickname of Sunday lunch. Also the advent of foreigners has lead to more turkeys wandering around just before christmas, as they don't realise when they order them locally that the turkey will be delivered as is, but dead. happy


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. ShepherdSpy (2521)  4 months ago

I hear turkeys aren't too keen on having sage bread and onions stuffed where the sun don't shine when they're in a position to disagree on the subject!lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Ah but here we have no need to force the stuffing up the turkeys rear end as they can mosey along eating as much wild sage as they like and thus come with the unique taste already emanating through their feathers.


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Still waiting on Prash I see. angry


myLot reputation of 85/100. prashanthalva (1087)   ranked 511 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Am Here Thea .. But Did That Offend You Sweety .. Am Not A Person Who Will Hurt A Friend .. If you Had Told Me Which Discussion you Were Hurt By My Comments.. I Would Have Sorted It Out .. Now Are You Cool .. Am Not A Person For Fights .. Is this All you Know Me .. Don't Ever think This Friend Will Mean Harm to A Lovely Friend .. I Care .. OK .. Peace ..


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

It did indeed offend prash as we aren't in the playground, I thought the word pies left on all your discussions would have hinted at my anger.
You need to remember that I am sensitive but not to be crossed and we'll continue to get along just fine.


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

I thought you would be interested to see Hic this reminder of an Easter lunch I had several years ago when one of these creatures later appeared on the spit.


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Lamb, second attempt with picture.


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Last attempt by technophobe.


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (4872)   ranked 372 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Thank you Hic, I endured a lot through this one. Be more fussy who butts in next time old chap.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. Wizzywig (2886)   ranked 495 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

A mince pie is for life... not just for Christmas lol
Some people will complain about anything! Must've been a slow news day. Its not brain surgery is it? If they dont want to eat them before October, don't buy them yet... if I can think of a simple solution surely anyone can?? confused
As for your Easter hot cross buns, that's just silly... why not leave the cross off (because it really adds nothing to the flavour) and just sell them as spiced fruit buns - its what they do around here.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

You can have mince pies anytime but to dress them as a Christmas Items,

Bit like having "Mad Monday" on "Friday".

HICCUP/


myLot reputation of 99/100. Wizzywig (2886)   ranked 495 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

This is obviously the fault of Roy Wood and Wizzard wishing it could be Christmas every day.... With the shifts I work I can never remember what day it is so I could quite easily have mad mondays any day of the week.... and usually do...


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. maximax8 (10827)   ranked 508 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

I wouldn't ever eat out of date food. I bought some jam tarts and then realized they were one day of of date. I phoned the shop and they said sorry. They sent me a ten pound voucher to make things up to me.

I have noticed hot cross buns for sale at other times of the year that just at Easter time. I think the shops just want to sell and have lost the plot. Best wishes my friend Hiccup.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

I think some find some things a good selling item at Christmas or Easter then try to get more out of it in off season.

HICCUP/

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. dragon54u (9788)   ranked 510 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

Not baked goods but here they will sell holiday candy from the previous year starting a few months before the holiday. I think that they are trying to get rid of their stock so they can put out fresh.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Hard to understand some things.

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6. myLot reputation of 89/100. ShirleyBillingsley (898)   ranked 501 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

Last year, i lived in a larger town, and they had Christmas decorations going up by September and October. I think they also had the Christmas candy out by that time. They call it promotion, trying to make more money out of the season. I have not noticed so much in this area being put up yet though. I did see some decorations and items being put up in one store just the other day.
Of course, that is basically what it is now days, is the media, stores, and businesses trying to make more money. It's not like it use to be, when Christmas really had a meaning. I guess for some, that know what Christmas stands for, then it does still have a meaning.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

I did see Christmas EGGS, (like Easter Eggs)I feel someone got the story very confused.

Maybe it was some one of another faith and beliefs trying to cash in on the Christian thing.

And had no Idea when Christmas and Easter is,

HICCUP/


myLot reputation of 89/100. ShirleyBillingsley (898)   ranked 501 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

That is true. I have not seen the Christmas eggs yet, but anything is possible, with things, and people, the way they are now. Many are quite confused.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5733)   ranked 505 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

I have four jars of mincemeat in the cupboard. You supply the pastry and I'll make the pies in time for December 25 and not October.


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

There are Mince Pies and there are Christmas mince pies, but some people can not tell the difference, HA HA HA.

And there is a difference.

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8. myLot reputation of 98/100. savypat (7880)   4 months ago

Maybe some hot shot ad person gave them the idea that if you start people early for a holiday it will give them more time to spend more on that holiday.

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9. myLot reputation of 94/100. Lakota12 (17280)   ranked 174 out of 514 in cookies   4 months ago

havent seen it here as they usually run out of them before the day.
Now they should really get these perpe for selling out of date food specially if it is a real mincemeat pie as the real ones have real meat in them!


myLot reputation of 83/100. hiccup (6651)   ranked 8 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

Its Fruit mince in Christmas Mince Pies.

HICCUP/


myLot reputation of 94/100. Lakota12 (17280)   ranked 174 out of 514 in cookies  4 months ago

yup well fruit can spoil too I wouldnt want to eat them!

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10. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElicBxn (15578)   4 months ago

well, if I liked mince pies I probably wouldn't mind eating one now instead of having to wait for the season - and I remember eating "hot cross buns" whatever time of year it was when we could find them in the back water that was once Austin

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