Where's My Fruitcake? (poem) by Jackie (Micke) Jinks on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 24, 2006

I agree, Jackie. If a fruitcake is made right, it is really delicious. I used to make them, and I didn't put the weird funky stuff in it that shows up in the grocery store cakes, that I don't like, but I found that people wouldn't even try it, so I stopped making them. Maybe I will make one for myself next year, just so I can savor the flavor of days gone by. mmmmmm pineapple, cherries, dates, coconut, golden raisins, almonds and pecans all mixed into a spicey honey-rum batter...what's not to like? The fruits used are up to the baker, I am not big on citrus peel so I don't use it. I don't care for mine to be saturated in booze, either, so I would give a fruitcake with a bottle of rum, burbon, kirsch or Gran Mariner. They loved the booze, tossed the cake...go figure. I have even made tropical fruits only, fruitcakes...pineapple, coconut, papaya, mango and macadameas...I am with you on this one, Jackie, "Bring Back The Fruitcake!"

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

I too love fruit cake at least Grandmas. She is gone now but I have her recipee, I have tried some of the ones on the market but yuck they do not live up to hers. Thank you for this delightful and delicious reminder for this Christmas.

Blessings Micke

Reviewed by J.L. Day

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

Excellent thoughts! Often miscontrued, seldom appreciated, I had never really thought about it, but I now notice the void. Once they were such a HUGE part of the season, where, oh where, HAVE they gone?
An eloquent piece, my friend

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmm! You are making me hungry for the (old days)
But I know who took the fruit cake out of Christmas
It was Big Businnes Sony Play station III (only $700.00)
and all the other not so toys they brain wash our children with.
But I must say I loved this write
Thank you Micke for sharing it with us
Peace be with you

Merry Christmas
Love & Peace
William

PS "Save me a slice"

Reviewed by Joyce Hale

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

Loved your write, Jackie!! There are bad fruitcakes to be sure, but when they are good, they're the best! Enjoyed your salute to the genre. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours.

Peace. Joyce

Reviewed by Rusty Daily

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

Yes indeed Micke, the Fruitcake is a much maligned delicacy. I lovem, but I'm getting to old to liftem.
Rusty

Reviewed by A.R.David Lewis (Reader)

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

Hello Micke, Being a self confessed fruitcake, i applaud your defence of this essential of all cakes. Love it especially with just a smidgeon of strong cheese. Try it and enjoy christmas.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 22, 2006

They have gotten a very bad rap - these poor defenseless fruitcakes.
And you are a true blue warrior with a noble cause, Micke. And now I know where to send any fruitcakes I may find in need of a good home!

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

In Malta they are still popular (although the Italian pannetone is gaining in popularity). Our fruit cakes are covered with white icing, decorated with colored messages such as Happy Christmas and often a miniatre tree or sledge is stuck in the icing. Very tempting. Victor

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

Oh my

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

Wow, you are the first person to admit enjoying the stuff!!
Good for you

Hello
My name is Jackie M Jinks
and I am a FRUIT CAKE AHOLIC

Happy Holidays to you and yours, and Happy New Yr!
pax A

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

The last fruit cake I bought was from Collins Street Bakery and it was delicious. The poor fruit cake has certainly seen better days and is much maligned but not by me I love them.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

LOL--if I get one, I'll send it your way. :) Not too fond of fruitcake, meself...............enjoyed.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

LOL