At Bible study last night, the dessert was mincemeat pie. I had tasted it before, but was pretty sure I hadn’t had a whole slice. I was also pretty sure that mincemeat pies aren’t commonly made with meat anymore. Pretty sure.
As it turns out, I was right. (I think.) It was a dark, spicy, raisiny pie. I could see how someone could really like it. It’s quite a distinct flavor. The spicy-ness was quite pronounced. It tasted like the recipe must’ve called for a half cup each of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Whew! The flavors sort of “stayed with me”, if you know what I mean. But I kind of liked it anyway. After looking at a few recipes this morning, I notice that the pie also contains suet. That seems a little weird, but you know those English… they like their weird food.
Joan (the hostess) gave me a piece to bring home. I didn’t eat it right away. Maybe I’ll have it later this afternoon. Then I can belch exotic spice flavors all evening.
I’m glad you explained that, because I’ve always wondered about it. What does the suet look like? Is it in tiny chunks or *jibblie* melted in? Mail that piece to me if you don’t eat it, ok?
Is Mincemeat Pie in Space anything like the Muppets skit of Pigs in Space?
D’oh … I bet you could smack yourself in the head with a shovel … think of all that delicious, fresh suet you buried in your backyard … you could’ve been makin’ pie, pudding, soap, candles … it’s endless!