I saved the top tier of my wedding cake and used it for my daughters christening. They keep for ages as long as it's a rich fruit cake and is well covered with marzipan and royal icing.
Mine went from March '66 to June '70 and it was delicious. It was a common thing to do back then when folks got wed in England.
These mince pies were in a cardboard box with no inside wrapping and had come a long way. Maybe they have to be eaten soon as. I looked again btw and they were packed 8.18 not made.
There were plenty of Coles and other brand pies as well.
I daren't go into Big W and find Xmas trees!
