Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and to mark the gradual approach of Christmas we are highlighting a Christmas treat the Georgians would have made and enjoyed during this festive period of the year.

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Aside from baking and eating various delicious cakes, biscuits and pies, the Georgians had a love and taste for savoury treats as well. One of their favourites would have been mincemeat pies; these pies were not sweet as our modern mince pies are, but they were prepared with... meat. A recipe for mincemeat pies can be found in the Knight Family Cookbook where the main ingredient is calf’s or cow’s tongue to which assorted fruits, dried fruits, and candied peel are added. You can try this savour predecessor of our modern mince pies this coming Saturday at Georgian Christmas, where it will be one of many appetizing treats. If you want to know more about the traditions of Georgian Christmas you can read the blog by our interns Hazel Bary-Scott and Amy Clarke here: http://www.chawtonhouse.org/….
On the website you can also find more information on the activities at Chawton House Library during the Georgian Christmas at 13 December 2014. We hope to welcome you to our seasonal celebration in Georgian style!