On Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:40:00 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 4:43:57 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> It's that time of year. It is a really crappy fall day here. That makes
>> it a good day to spend in the kitchen. It is also the time that we have
>> to start working on Christmas fruitcakes. We picked up the ingredients
>> for ours on the weekend. I made two batches today. I started one this
>> morning and it was done in time for me to get out to the gym for a
>> while. I came home, mixed up the second batch and got it into the oven.
>> It should be cooked soon. That gives it about 6 weeks to set up in time
>> for the holidays.
>>
>>
>I have 4 or 5 in the freezer and they should be soaked,
>just not sure what to soak them in. I don't want a
>strong alcohol taste.

If they are dark fruit cake, they should not be in suspended animation
in the freezer. They have to be at room temperature to 'mature'.