Its One of Those Things
There doesn't seem to be any middle ground.
People Love It or Hate It!
I think it is an acquired taste. I think when I was a child, my mom would make it and it seemed so bitter. I was all about the brownies, or pies and cakes... SWEET! But fruitcake, nah not so much.
Of course I had to do a video about it LOL
Im a Fan of the Claxton Brand
Of course I'm not sponsored by them, I just like their product. I mean look at all that gooey goodness. What's not to like?!?! For only 5 bucks you get this solid brick of yummyness! I got this at my local market. I used to get them at Wallys but have not seen them yet this season.
Home Made or Store Bought?
I have not had a home made fruit cake in over 40 years LOL! I sure would like to try one of mom's fruitcakes now that I'm older. Sadly she is gone and that cannot happen. Oh and I had a buddy that was talking about sending me one, but I don't think that is going to happen. I'm not even sure if one can even send them in the mail? So, I guess its just me and Claxton.
Usually Store Bought Stuff is Cheap Tasting and Awful
However, with Claxton you get very little dough. Just enough to hold all the good ingredients together! They don't skimp on the goodies!
So What Do You Think?
Are you a fruitcake fan, or if you get one gifted, do you chuck it in the trash? Do they even do fruitcakes much in other places outside the States?? Let me know in the comments!
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My wife makes great amazing fruitcakes!
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Hello?? I am still standing here!!! Denise just watched you eat 800 calories worth of goodness! Right in front of my face. Seriously - an extra mile for that one. Kidding.
Everything in moderation I say! You know it is not a diet. Right?
This chick promised you a fruitcake and it will be signed, sealed and delivered when it stops smelling like brandy. No lie.
Claxton doesn't look as bad as most do. Looks pretty good. I may just give up making them. They are so expensive to make and I have never been able to find one that tastes as good as homemade.
Yes! I love fruitcake!
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Oh, um I did not actually expect you to see this lol. Well Coach, I did confess to being bad over the holidays. I even may have mentioned you in the video lol.... But FYI this was made days ago. I am still clean since Monday morning.
Thanks for the support. You have always been too kind to me and I deeply appreciate it...I guess you may already know that though lol.
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Yeah, well, I did. Just so you know!
Moderation. You know. You are doing well, just keeping up the walking while you have been cheating has been to your benefit. You aren't dieting, you are changing your lifestyle and that will always include pitfalls. Just don't make them part of the habit,
You are looking good, you are walking more, you have more energy.... heck! You even have a little extra pep in your snark. Ha!
So keep up the good work and for God's Sake! Throw that fruitcake down! :)
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I was gona do a shout out to you @dswigle ;) LOL and not just you, <the dragon is also watching ..and its noo 800 he sure passed that after chew 3 ..my my ;) :P
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@swedishdragon: Thank you! I appreciate it. ;)
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tagteaming you i am ;)
i wish to note to, im sitting with bloodsugar at 1.5 mmol/l and he suuure aint sharing.. :(
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LOL
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Claxton is the brand my mom likes. She gets one every year for Christmas. No one else eats it though lol. Yes, it is an acquired taste.
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Your mom has good tastes!!!
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I love fruit cake although I haven't had any in 23 years (since I move to Europe). My mom used to inject it with Rum and I LOVED it even as a kid! Go figure!
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So they are not big in Europe? I thought maybe that where they started from? Very interesting.
Hey Old Dog if you want, Ill send you a Claxton if you want to try it. Im guessing it can be sent oversees? I would keep fine. Let me know.
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That would be very cool! I can send you my address on Steemit.chat
Hey did you see your prize from my Monochrome Monday contest?
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I just did a delegation today and I saw that. Very kind, much obliged.
Yes sounds like a plan. I bet you will like it. At least it will bring back some memories.
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Fruit cake?
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That about sums it up ...hehehe....
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Noooo lol
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When I was a kid I didn't like it. I might try it again. I want to find the one that you have.
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Yeah Claxton is by far the best I know of. Look at the fruit to dough ratio as an indication of a good brand.
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Never had an edible one except my grandmother's. Hers looked like the Claxton version - more fruit than cake. A couple/few bites was plenty as it was so dense and rich.
Thanks for sparking that memory!
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Yep got to be dense! More fruit/ less dough= a good brand lol.
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I used to hate it but now I like some kinds. I like the way my mother-in-law makes it and I really like the ones from Collins Street Bakery. I had Claxton many years ago so I forget if I liked it or not..lol
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If I find a Collins St I will give it a try!
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your priceless LOL :P whooo let you out? 🐉🐲💗 i must say, im swedish we aint that big on fruit cake...so bought neffer, home made, sure..maybe..? il guess :P but im a big nutbar so, what do i actually know ;)
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Fruit and nuts, its like a health snack LOL!!!
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yeahhh suure, i am soooooo buying what your selling OR not :P LOL and vorst was, ya didnet EVEN share wizz me :(
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I full into the hate it category all the rest of my family loved it but not me
tip!
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Really? Not sweet enough?
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Actually i was thinking about it after I made the comment, not sure what it was, I know my mum even made a sweeter one that I didn’t Ike, but also my tastes have changed a lot over the last few years maybe I would like it now I will have to try a bit and see
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Occasionally, I think of it but it's mostly too sweet. I think part of the sweet is meant as a preservative so that we can keep it long enough it becomes a murder weapon
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lol!!!! That's the funniest thing I have heard today.....thanks for the laugh!!!
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glad for the laugh
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murder weapon ahahahahaha!!!! Good one buddy!
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Looks good! Does it travel well?
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It travels great!!!! I send out dozens of them!
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LOVE it!! There is also an Italian version of fruit cake called Panforte that is the very best! It has a lot of oranges and almonds. Shhh...but I've been known to eat a whole one by myself ;)
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Oh!!! I love it!!!! I can eat a whole one too!!! (you didn't hear that from me!)
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Oh I would never eat one all by myself...more than once a year LOL
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I actually kind of like fruit cake..
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They grow on you especially as you get older LOL
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Never had it.. but come on. It is a cake and has fruits in it. Yum yum!
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You will have to try one someday if you see one!
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I don't think I would have it in Europe. Reminds me a bit of the English Christmas pudding...
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My grandma 👵 used to make excellent 🍰 . Now she is 87 and she always tell me that she forgot all of the recipes. Very funny little woman. I am glad that you can enjoy a little bit. Little bite little happiness. Have a great day my friend.
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Aww I bet hers were good!
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I'm not a fan. I will enjoy a small piece with tea if it's cold from the fridge, but meh....not my thing. I don't jump for joy when it's offered but I'll be a nice guest and say thank you and eat some. I actually prefer the kind with almond icing if I am going to eat said offering. :)
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i feel the same but i'll try to take the piece that I deem less sweet.
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It really is hard to find anything that isn't skimped on now days. I still have not tried it yet but I will try to remember to keep an eye out for the Claxton brand. :)
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So true! Im happy to report Claxton still does it right.
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I love fruit cakes!! Last time I bought one was made out of dates and walnuts!! Yummy!
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Sounds YUMMY!
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I love fruitcake...but only if mine. I baked it every xmas some for gifts and some to sell approx $10 because my ingredients are mostly import (I'm from the Philippines) and I don't scrimp either
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Yeah if you do it right it takes a bunch of ingredients!
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I love good fruit cake...the golden kind, like your Claxton cake! I have never seen/ tried that one.
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one of those bricks a year no more no less. Best thing about it no one else can stand it so I get it all to myself
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