Every Christmas in recent years, my older daughter and I buy fruitcake. I dont know why we found the appetite for it again because in earlier years, we just took it for granted. In fact my husband used to order about 50 from my niece for his give-aways.
Last Christmas, I was at a loss what gift to give my daughter. While I found a simple gift on line which I eventually ordered; still I wanted to give her fruitcake.
We found the fruit cake at Figaro to our liking so I thought I’ll definitely buy from there. Unfortunately the establishment closed shop in the branch near us. I then wondered where I can get a fruitcake she’d love.
I checked the village markerplace online looking for the advertised fruitcake but I couldn’t find it anymore. Since I am one who do things early, I knew I had still time to look for one before Christmas.
One day the offer came up again on the post of Marinel Gee Emm of B’s Treats. I didn’t lose time; I ordered right away. I also ordered for myself and I found it fairly good.
Why do we even eat fruitcake on Christmas? They say that the tradition originated from Britain. It seems that it is considered a celebration cake, not only for Christmas but for special events. It is known that Princess Diana and also Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge served that on their respective weddings.
Fruitcake is known to be the most lasting cake ever made because of the dried fruits and nuts pre-soak in rum or whisky. Ben Chapman, a food specialist from the University of North Carolina claims that its dried fruit and nuts does not give enough moisture for micro-organisms to generate.
Because of the sweetness, it is usually cut in thin slices or in small cubes and eaten with cheese. Goes well tea, strong coffee and even with ice cream.
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