tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post4874562598652842252..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Fruitcake Now or in 100 yrsLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54755105713366747122018-11-22T10:43:44.670-05:002018-11-22T10:43:44.670-05:00Well, you could probably tempt me with a chocolate...Well, you could probably tempt me with a chocolate fruitcake!C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51239039875069774842018-11-21T13:33:24.340-05:002018-11-21T13:33:24.340-05:00When I misplaced my Robin Hood Fruitcake recipe I ...When I misplaced my Robin Hood Fruitcake recipe I used one that had coffee and applesauce. Then I found my old one on the Robin Hood website and have now posted it on my website's <a href="http://www.anitamaedraper.com/recipe-blog/fabulous-fruitcake-by-robin-hood" rel="nofollow">recipe blog,</a> except I believe it might be an updated version because it simply uses liquid honey now. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46121270517554814002018-11-21T13:22:48.856-05:002018-11-21T13:22:48.856-05:00That's basically true, CJ, except that hubby&#...That's basically true, CJ, except that hubby's father refused all chicken dishes because it reminded him of his mother plucking and cleaning out freshly butchered chicken on their kitchen table and couldn't forget the smell associated with it. So it depends on the circumstances of our childhood and the smells and sights we associate with certain foods.<br /><br />I didn't like Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43632255702032174072018-11-21T13:08:29.509-05:002018-11-21T13:08:29.509-05:00Yes, your plum pudding pics do look delish. And ye...Yes, your plum pudding pics do look delish. And yes, fruitcake is the butt of many jokes, but I never seem to be included with the trendy crowd anyway, so I'm fine with it. Just a rebel at heart, I guess. :D<br />Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-87655193526439679612018-11-21T09:36:36.754-05:002018-11-21T09:36:36.754-05:00Wow, that's unusual (not the alcohol part, but...Wow, that's unusual (not the alcohol part, but the coffee and cocoa!) Thanks so much for commenting, Elaine! We appreciate your support and friendship!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52943500910574621502018-11-21T09:33:53.118-05:002018-11-21T09:33:53.118-05:00I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake although, unli...I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake although, unlike CJ, I did grow up with it. However, a friend from Newfoundland gave us a recipe that I like. It has no alcohol but includes coffee and cocoa? I think.Elaine Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17813040576828594462018-11-21T08:21:35.214-05:002018-11-21T08:21:35.214-05:00I never realized fruitcake became famous because i...I never realized fruitcake became famous because it was easy to ship back in pre-overnight delivery days.<br /><br />I think I've only tried fruitcake once, when I was a very young child. Or maybe I just saw one then and didn't try it. It wasn't a tradition in my family. Youngest son (who wants to be a chef) and I were recently talking about how much of our food preferences come from C.J. Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026386802434435296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91393117385098194322018-11-21T07:56:57.650-05:002018-11-21T07:56:57.650-05:00I love fruitcake and yet I'm pretty sure I'...I love fruitcake and yet I'm pretty sure I've always eaten it fresh. However, I'm more likely to make plum pudding which might be considered very similar but much moister. Poor fruitcake. Such a bad rap.<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com