Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: I remember eating pork pie for breakfast on Christmas morning. It was a tradition. Not eaten meat since 1977 and have no plans to resume the practice. This subject has always fascinated me because I'd never heard of it until I joined Nottstalgia; but it seems I must be one of very few Nottingham people who didn't know about Christmas pork pies. There's even an old thread on the subject. https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/5103-xmas-pork-pie-breakfast/?tab=comments#comment-59446 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 It was always a tradition in our family which continues to this day. I remember the queues outside Pork Farms’ shops on Christmas Eve. My favourite pie is made by Maloney’s of Tuxford. They were available at Gonalston farm shop but since that burned down it now entails a 36 mile round trip. I’m sure Fiskerton village shop sell pies - a mere 5 mile round trip. Oh the joys of living in isolation! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 My Mum made the pork pies for her family and my Dad's family. Some years were better than others!! There were stories and accounts kept by those who couldn't/wouldn't cook. My Mum kept that tradition going into her late eighties when she decided there were too few contemporary family members left to offend or please depending on how well her batch turned out. My memory is of, to me, the disproportionate amount of time spent in church praying, singing carols and all the other seasonal stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I once helped organise a pork pie making contest at the local pub. I put a Pork Farms pie in and came second! I had to own up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: This subject has always fascinated me because I'd never heard of it until I joined Nottstalgia; but it seems I must be one of very few Nottingham people who didn't know about Christmas pork pies. Me too... Strange custom to say the least.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 522 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Aha the annual pork pie discussion. We always have pork pie and toast for Christmas Day breakfast. My dad used to stop off from work at Burtons Arcade every Christmas Eve to collect the turkey and pork pie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Burtons in the arcade had the best groceries my mum would have them delivered from there i can remember the aroma as you walked through there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Burtons had a branch in Southwell at the top of Church St. It subsequently went downmarket and became a Fine Fare. I think it’s a fashion shop now. Didn’t Burtons have black and green electric delivery vans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Didn’t Burtons have black and green electric delivery vans? No, Red 35cwt Morris LD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I’m probably confusing them with Harrods. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,156 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 46 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I’m probably confusing them with Harrods. Thought you shopped at Fortnum and Masons. Phil, you may be interested to know, 'we've now got our miserable £10s. your servant sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I’m just about to stroll down to the pub. It’s my round tonight and £10 isn’t going to cover it unless the three of us have halves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 They really can't win can they? Whinging about a measly £10 then no doubt howling about cheapskate government if they stopped it. And I seriously doubt anyone here really needs it... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,601 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 There are many charities who would really appreciate the £10 Christmas bonus if anyone reading this doesn’t really need it! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,156 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Brew said: They really can't win can they? Whinging about a measly £10 then no doubt howling about cheapskate government if they stopped it. And I seriously doubt anyone here really needs it... Wanna bet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 522 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 We actually went into Nottm today, it was an absolute breeze. Parked in the Vic Centre, up in the lift to John Lewis, filled up our favourite selection of Quality Street in our own tins from last year, no longer weighed, just ram as many in the tin as you can - annoyingly had no triangles or orange crisp left but substituted. Bought a beautiful white spiky twig Christmas Dec and glass baubles which is now at the top of our stairs. Went back down to the carpark and came back home. No getting wet through and spent my £25 JL voucher. Jobs a good un. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,156 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Didja get me summat nice MrsBlubell ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 You never know Big Ears Santa might have a surprise ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 6 hours ago, IAN FINN said: Burtons in the arcade had the best groceries my mum would have them delivered from there i can remember the aroma as you walked through there. Lets not forget that it was Burtons who used to trim up for Christmas the arcade under the council house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,156 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 10 hours ago, mary1947 said: You never know Big Ears Santa might have a surprise ?? Not with my luck Mary. I once bought a suit with extra pair of trousers, And burnt a hole in the jacket !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 BK you said that you burnt a hole in the jacket !!!!! Look on the bright side BK you still have extra trouser's What is the best bit to lose YOUR TOPS OR YOUR BOTTOMS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Did you get Beekays and my Christmas gift MrsB? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,156 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 @IAN FINN , sod Christmas mate ! I just want a pressie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 522 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Unfortunately no Christmas gifts guys. Am turning into Scrooge,it’s cheaper! We’re up in the wet and windy Lake District at the moment. Going just over the border to my Scottish homeland on Monday to meet up with my old school friend which will be nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,156 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Just make sure they let you back in England when youv'e done.x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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