Other stories on the internet say that peanut brittle was a Southern invention, made by an unknown woman in 1890 who accidentally used baking soda instead of cream of tartar when trying to make taffy. Its popularity is often associated with the American South—most of the country’s peanut fa...
Ten years ago, I posted a“Best/Worst of 2004” pieceon Ignatius Insight, containing a listing of books and music that I either really liked or didn’t care for at all. That then led, the following year, to thefirst “Best Books I Read in…” piece. Each year there have been more...
“We tried that last year,” said a woman from the hospital auxiliary. “It backfired on us, and we didn’t get as many votes as the year before.” When I cast my vote for Tom’s recipe, she picked up a cowbell and rang it rather gingerly. “There’s a sleeping baby behind you...
The nose is intense without being heavy, with oodles of cereal, hints of candyfloss, banana and crisp apple. The palate shows a continuation, with delicate grass and floral notes before a full barley-malt sweetness. A dram of this would pair well with fruitcake. Read our full review of ...
Know what the best thing about this card is? It doesn't come with a fruitcake. Thanks for always making me laugh! You are one of the brightest lights in this office! Thanks for being a wonderful person and have a Merry Christmas!
It tastes fantastic on its own or with a smear of salted butter! Can I bake this fruitcake in a smaller loaf tins, round cake pan, etc.? This cake has only been tested using loaf pans, but several readers have had luck with preparing this recipe in a bundt or tube pan – roughly ...