Heston from Waitrose, Spiced Mince Pies with A Lemon Twist

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Scene two depicts a group of carollers, which also includes Ashley, singing in a doorway and she describes the occasion as ‘pure joy’. She shortly produces a mouthwatering plate of truffle-infused prosciutto crudo and excitedly exclaims “but this is infused with truffle.” The GHI’s panel of experts and consumers tested 27 classic and gluten-free mince pies looking for rich, decadent bakes with a hearty filling and buttery crumb.

Heston Blumenthal range after 12 years Waitrose axes Heston Blumenthal range after 12 years

To be honest, I’ve been eating mince pies from the supermarkets since October (anyone else?) but I had it marked out in my diary for when the following independent bakeries in Leeds were going to launch theirs. They are all deliciously decadent, homemade and the ultimate treat this winter – make sure you buy a handful and it goes without saying, I highly recommend two mince pies in one sitting. The opening scene features Ashley opening gifts with her family on Christmas morning where she is gifted with a handmade plate from her niece. Upon admiring the gift, it is shortly upstaged by a delicious salmon blini from her mother which Ashley proclaims “is the best part of Christmas.” I didn’t always like mince pies. But one year, a family member splashed out on Heston Blumenthal ones from Waitrose, along with alcohol-spiked cream. We warmed them up in the oven, dolloped the cream, scuttled off to the nearest chair, wrapped ourselves up in a blanket and sat in silence as we devoured. Once we’d finished we looked at each other sheepishly. “Shall we have another one?”“Yeah, go on”. If you love mince pies, then you’re not alone. In fact, the UK eats nearly 800 million of them each year. And budget retailer Aldi expects to sell over 180 thousand during the first week of launch alone! Director of Own Brand Natalie Mitchell said: “We’ve enjoyed what has been one of the most enduring relationships of its kind and we’re looking forward to the next chapter and unveiling some really exciting plans in the months to come. Watch this space.Scene three showcases Ashley enjoying a Christmas film with the family, in matching Christmas pyjamas, where Ashley’s attention is captured by a Waitrose TV advert featuring our Bronze Feathered Free Range Turkey. Scene five shows Ashley enjoying a number of Christmas feasts with different families and friends, in one she showcases a No.1 Fig, Honey and Walnut Christmas pudding shared and another scene shows Ashley displaying brussel sprouts served with copious amounts of pancetta. The last of the feasting scenes sees Ashley admitting that she polished off all of the stuffing during the family Christmas meal. Our fun-filled advert, which has been created by adam&eveDDB, and shot by acclaimed comedy director Jeff Low, features a number of relatable Christmas scenes that Ashley Jensen trumps each time with Christmas food, from carolling to opening presents, hosting a Christmas party to enjoying a family Christmas feast. The scenes are infused with mischievous humour, with one featuring Jensen passing off Heston Blumenthal’s mince pies as her own before attempting to serve them to him, and provide a glimpse of some of this year’s festive favourites, including our Truffle Smoked Salmon, No.1 Truffle Prosciutto Crudo, Bronze Feathered Free Range Turkey, Heston Night Before Christmas Mince Pies, No.1 Fig, Honey & Walnut Christmas Pudding, Pork Apple & Calvados Stuffing, Gianduia Torta Da Festa and the festive classic, sprouts - but loaded with pancetta!

Best mince pies for Christmas 2023 UK, tried and tested Best mince pies for Christmas 2023 UK, tried and tested

From secret feuds and sexy scandals to the biggest showbiz headlines - we're serving up a daily dose of gossip.This year, inspired by Eccles cakes, they're covered in puff pastry that's laced withCheddar, Emmental and Italian hard cheese and inside you'll find a mix of vine fruits, figs, Bramley apple, ruby port, candied pears, nutmeg and ginger. We've been fans of the Heston mince pies up until now - is this a step too far? We'll definitely be trying them, though.

Heston from Waitrose range Waitrose says farewell to Heston from Waitrose range

Natalie Mitchell, Director of Own Brand, said: “We’ve enjoyed what has been one of the most enduring relationships of its kind and we’re looking forward to the next chapter and unveiling some really exciting plans in the months to come. Watch this space. After 12 years of culinary partnership, Waitrose will be ending the Heston from Waitrose range which saw him starring in TV adverts which helped boost sales. No matter how many pigs in blankets you manage, there's always room for something sweet. Grab a (large) spoon for the likes of Tiramisu Torte and a tasty new Chocolate and Hazelnut Quenelle. Tis the season for treats galore! From figgy fudge to boozy baubles, our fabulously festive collection of naughty-but-nice nibbles and chocolates are made for party platters, gift giving and cosy nights at home.But the Heston brand will be debuting a new product for Easter before disappearing for the good, The Chocolate Dabbit. Waitrose told The Times it would be taking its “product development in a new direction” under the leadership of Martyn Lee, its own executive chef. Throughout December, Jensen will go on to comment on some of the biggest Christmas TV moments, including First Dates at Christmas, Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, and the John Lewis advert – telling us that these are all great, but the best bit of Christmas is really the food. Team behind the advert