We were organizing a Charity Carol Concert, and sent a request to our local Asda and Tesco for help with the refreshments. They each donated a huge number of Mince, Apple and Bakewell tarts. Even after feeding our 350 strong audience, and 80 choir members we had four cartons (480 tarts) left over. Our various local food banks were delighted to receive them.
One co-ordinator told me that donations drop off drastically in the New Year, so I hope that you charitable Gransnetters will keep them in mind next year.
I love mince pies, but they are so calorific! I also love cheese, au naturel, but hate it cooked. I’m walking my daughter down the aisle next year, so am trying to avoid all such temptations, but it’s not easy. I have a very ‘sweet tooth’.