I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
"golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
(or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.


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On 9/17/2014 6:57 PM, sf wrote:
>
> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>
>
"cake as mortar"...

Now THAT is funny!

On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:21:24 -0600, Mayo > wrote:

> On 9/17/2014 6:57 PM, sf wrote:
> >
> > I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> > cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> > Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> > haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> > recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> > "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> > like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> > (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
> >
> >
> "cake as mortar"...
>
> Now THAT is funny!

I calls 'em as I sees 'em.

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On 9/17/2014 7:51 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:21:24 -0600, Mayo > wrote:
>
>> On 9/17/2014 6:57 PM, sf wrote:
>>>
>>> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>>> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>>> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>>> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>>> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>>> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>>> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>>> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>>>
>>>
>> "cake as mortar"...
>>
>> Now THAT is funny!
>
> I calls 'em as I sees 'em.
>
And you never mentioned caulk...

;-)

sf wrote:
>
> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.

Once we get through Thanksgiving and Halloween then I might think about
ChrismaChaunaKwanzica stuff.

On 9/17/2014 8:51 PM, Pete C. wrote:
>
> sf wrote:
>>
>> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>
> Once we get through Thanksgiving and Halloween then I might think about
> ChrismaChaunaKwanzica stuff.

Heh...

My fruitcake is full of my favorites, pecans, cherries, candied
pineapple, dates. There is just enough batter to hold it together.

Becca

"sf" > wrote in message
...
>
> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>

I don't know of our Muslim friends are familiar with our Christmas
traditions, so I am making some home made bacon to give them as gifts.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
>
> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.


Bake them now and get a bottle of Southern Comfort. Drizzle a couple
tablespoons on each cake once a week. Keep tightly sealed. I am thinking
of using my dozen little ramekins this year to make individual sized
portions.



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On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:05:48 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> > cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> > Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> > haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> > recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> > "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> > like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> > (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>
>
> Bake them now and get a bottle of Southern Comfort. Drizzle a couple
> tablespoons on each cake once a week. Keep tightly sealed. I am thinking
> of using my dozen little ramekins this year to make individual sized
> portions.
>
Never thought about using Southern Comfort, thanks! Bourbon and
brandy are too harsh for me, I prefer rum... and Southern Comfort
would do the trick too.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
>
> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>
Not here. I might buy something small. We don't do much in the way of
desserts any more. As for fruitcake, I like the opposite of you. Fruit and
nuts is what I like. So much so that once in a while I will just buy some
candied orange or lemon peel. Doesn't work so well for me as it is very
high in carbs so the most I can do is a dice at a time. Just not quite the
same thing.

On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:57:32 -0700, sf > wrote:

>
>I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>"golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>(or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.

No, but this will be my 30th year of making my Christmas Candy!

Here was boxing up the candy from 2011:

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=swcro5&s=7#.VBpG_JRdWSo

John Kuthe...


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On 9/17/2014 8:57 PM, sf wrote:
>
> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>
>
Christmas?! It's September!

Jill

On Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:04:27 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 9/17/2014 8:57 PM, sf wrote:
> >
> > I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
> > cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
> > Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
> > haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
> > recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
> > "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
> > like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
> > (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
> >
> >
> Christmas?! It's September!
>
Fruitcake has to mature.



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On 2014-09-18 11:49 AM, sf wrote:

>>>
>> Christmas?! It's September!
>>
> Fruitcake has to mature.


I do my light fruitcakes in early November.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:04:27 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 9/17/2014 8:57 PM, sf wrote:
>> >
>> > I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>> > cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>> > Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>> > haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>> > recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>> > "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>> > like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>> > (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>> >
>> >
>> Christmas?! It's September!
>>
> Fruitcake has to mature.

Yes but it's still a bit early I think.

On 2014-09-18 12:07 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>

>>> Christmas?! It's September!
>>>
>> Fruitcake has to mature.
>
> Yes but it's still a bit early I think.


What??? You don't dislike fruitcake?

Dave Smith > wrote in news7FSv.93433
:

> On 2014-09-18 12:07 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>
>>>> Christmas?! It's September!
>>>>
>>> Fruitcake has to mature.
>>
>> Yes but it's still a bit early I think.
>
> What??? You don't dislike fruitcake?

Personally, I love fruitcake and I fail to see what others dislike
in it.

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On 9/18/2014 11:49 AM, sf wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:04:27 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 9/17/2014 8:57 PM, sf wrote:
>>>
>>> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>>> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>>> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>>> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>>> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>>> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>>> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>>> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>>>
>>>
>> Christmas?! It's September!
>>
> Fruitcake has to mature.
>
>
>
True enough, but I don't bake fruitcake. And I still can't think about
Christmas in September.

Jill

On 9/18/2014 10:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 9/17/2014 8:57 PM, sf wrote:
>>
>> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>>
>>
> Christmas?! It's September!
>
> Jill

People make their fruitcakes in September, then they begin pouring on
the liquor. I leave my fruitcake plain, I do not get mine drunk. ;-)

In October, I use to prepare the dough to bake a few different cookies,
then freeze the dough until December. I have also frozen brownies, cakes
and pies. In November we have Thanksgiving, then Christmas is right
around the corner. If you work full time, and you have a big family, it
is hard to squeeze everything in, but if you plan ahead, you can do it.

Becca

"Becca EmaNymton" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/18/2014 10:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 9/17/2014 8:57 PM, sf wrote:
>>>
>>> I just stumbled across this unusual recipe for fruitcake: it calls for
>>> cranberries and I like that idea! Even better, it calls for Fiori di
>>> Sicilia. I have two bottles (bought one and was given one - but I
>>> haven't made much of a dent in my "stash"), so it's nice to see a
>>> recipe that calls for it (optional ingredient). Best of all, it's a
>>> "golden" fruitcake that doesn't seem overly filled with "stuff". I
>>> like cake with fruit, not fruit with cake as mortar and will eliminate
>>> (or at least cut back) on the amount of dried fruit if I need to.
>>>
>>>
>> Christmas?! It's September!
>>
>> Jill
>
> People make their fruitcakes in September, then they begin pouring on the
> liquor. I leave my fruitcake plain, I do not get mine drunk. ;-)
>
> In October, I use to prepare the dough to bake a few different cookies,
> then freeze the dough until December. I have also frozen brownies, cakes
> and pies. In November we have Thanksgiving, then Christmas is right around
> the corner. If you work full time, and you have a big family, it is hard
> to squeeze everything in, but if you plan ahead, you can do it.

Sounds right. It's what people with families do!

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On 2014-09-18 12:39 PM, Becca EmaNymton wrote:

> People make their fruitcakes in September, then they begin pouring on
> the liquor.

My mother used to get her dark fruitcake and Christmas pudding started
pretty early. She did the light fruitcake in early November, which is
when I do mine.

> I leave my fruitcake plain, I do not get mine drunk. ;-)

Pity. It really improves the cake. My mother did not drink, but she did
lace her Christmas cakes and pudding... and mincemeat.





>
> In October, I use to prepare the dough to bake a few different cookies,
> then freeze the dough until December. I have also frozen brownies, cakes
> and pies. In November we have Thanksgiving, then Christmas is right
> around the corner. If you work full time, and you have a big family, it
> is hard to squeeze everything in, but if you plan ahead, you can do it.

My mother did not "work outside of the home" but her Christmas baking
was always done way ahead of time and frozen.