Pippen Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 destined to become fruitcake, where would you be hiding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 In the liquor cabinet. In the fridge by the Worcestershire sauce. In the cupboard by the vinegars. In the pantry by the oils. In the spice cupboard by the vanilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 On the back of the shelf in the coat closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 On the back of the shelf in the coat closet. Is that for the family members who decide to hide in the closet to avoid company during the holidays? If one is a closet drinker...do they need a glass or is it okay to drink straight from the bottle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anywhere that might prevent me from being used on a fruitcake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is that for the family members who decide to hide in the closet to avoid company during the holidays? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Top shelf in cupboard behind the coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anywhere that might prevent me from being used on a fruitcake? I was afraid of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 destined to become fruitcake, where would you be hiding? I am currently in the den! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anywhere that might prevent me from being used on a fruitcake? I was gonna say that! :lol: Waaaaay in the back of some really, dark cabinet. One that you would never think to look in. Behind the sheets maybe. In the garage. Or I commited suicide and threw myself in the trash or recycle bin. Anything not to made into fruitcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 In my bloodstream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 destined to become fruitcake, where would you be hiding? Pantry in the basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is that for the family members who decide to hide in the closet to avoid company during the holidays? If one is a closet drinker...do they need a glass or is it okay to drink straight from the bottle? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 destined to become fruitcake, where would you be hiding? Could you please post your fruitcake recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 In a plain brown bag under the bed? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 On the back of the shelf in the coat closet. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Linen closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 my nitestand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 In my lingerie drawer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 In the back of the filing cabinet next to mom's desk, or maybe the bottom desk drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :cheers2:Teacher supply cabinet? lol Somedays chocolate is just NOT enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 destined to become fruitcake, where would you be hiding? Behind the balsamic vinegar and the EVOO. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :cheers2:Teacher supply cabinet? lol Somedays chocolate is just NOT enough. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Could you please post your fruitcake recipe? :iagree:I like fruitcake. Why is everyone always picking on fruitcakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I must say that you brandy bottles were all very creative in trying to avoid becoming fruitcake! My bottle was naughtily hiding under the kitchen sink, but not in the typical fashion--it was a brand new bottle hiding horizontally in a plastic bag. Tsk, tsk! I like fruitcake, too, but am not too fond of the store stuff. This recipe was given to me by a friend and I do like it, which is a good thing since I'm the only one in the family that does. I've made it with the prepackaged mixed chopped fruits and add extra whole cherries because it looks pretty that way. Also, I cut way back on the raisins and/or currants. It makes a lot so unless you really like fruitcake or plan to give it away, I'd cut it in half. Christmas Cake From Cooking from the British Isles cookbook 1 pound citron ½ pound combined candied orange and lemon peel ½ pound dates ½ pound candied cherries 3 ¾ cups raisons 2 ¾ cups currants 1 pound combined almonds, pecan, walnuts, coarsely chopped ¾ cups brandy 1 pound brown sugar 1 pound butter, softened 15 egg yolks, beaten until thick 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tbs cinnamon 1 tbs ground cloves 1 tbs allspice 1 tbs nutmeg ½ tsp mace 16 egg whites, beaten until stiff Chop the citron, orange and lemon peel, dates, and cherries. Add the raisons and currents and chopped nuts. Pour on the brandy and let the fruits marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs yolks gradually, beating constantly. Reserve 1 cup of the flour and combine the remaining 3 cups with the spices. Add the sifted ingredients to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in the whites carefully. Sprinkle the fruits with the reserved 1 cup of flour and mix well. Fold fruits into batter. Oil and line pans (I used 4 bread pans, but you can use 12 small pans or 2 large round pans) with wax paper. Place batter in pans and bake in a 300 degree oven with pans of hot water on the bottom of the oven for 1.5 hours for the small pans or 2.5 hours for the large pans. Cool the cakes and wrap them in cheesecloth that has been soaked in brandy. Place in airtight containers and store until ready to use. Every 3 weeks, redip the cheesecloth wrappers in brandy. BTW – based on my mother’s method, I wrap the cheeseclothed cakes in wax paper and then wrap in tin foil for 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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