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And, soon you'll be resting in the pantry, soaked in whiskey and Irish stout.No fruitcake this year. I have an Irish Christmas pudding resting in the pantry, soaked in whiskey and irish stout.
And, soon you'll be resting in the pantry, soaked in whiskey and Irish stout.No fruitcake this year. I have an Irish Christmas pudding resting in the pantry, soaked in whiskey and irish stout.
You sir, are a man of style AND taste! A true slice of home for me, and a delightful taste of good ol' Georgia cooking.
And they're made by a family run company-no conglomerate no gigantic business. A company run in the same place it's been at forever, run by the sons and daughters of the founder.
Here is their website-
Claxton Bakery, Inc., Home of World Famous Claxton Fruit Cake
Oh, if anyone remembers Stuckey's along the interstates of southern states and miss pecan logs? Claxton makes them. Severe sugar overdose for us of the diabetic persuasion. But oh BOY are they good! And the pecans used in their products are all grown in middle and south Georgia.
A good tall cup of regular Folger's drip coffee. Not fancy, but the flavors absolutely rock.So, what coffee do you pair with a Claxton? Enquiring minds want to know...
I ordered one the other day for the first time. It’s pricey so I hope it’s good. It’s loaded with pecans. I’m picking those nasty red and green excuses for fruit off immediately though.Collin Street Bakery the absolute best. Be sure to get the cinchona coffee to go with it. You can keep it in the freezer also and it thaws wonderfully.
That actually looks good.I ordered one the other day for the first time. It’s pricey so I hope it’s good. It’s loaded with pecans. I’m picking those nasty red and green excuses for fruit off immediately though.View attachment 449960
No need to pick them off. They don't taste like the old dried fruit in years gone past. It's nice and moist and their customer service is great. The pecans are the best part though.I ordered one the other day for the first time. It’s pricey so I hope it’s good. It’s loaded with pecans. I’m picking those nasty red and green excuses for fruit off immediately though.View attachment 449960
We used to sell those as a band fundraiser every year when I was in school in the mid to late 60s. I love them.Collin Street Bakery the absolute best. Be sure to get the cinchona coffee to go with it. You can keep it in the freezer also and it thaws wonderfully.
Sounds good. My wife used to make lebkuchen from a recipe that was well over a hundred years old. She substituted butter for lard, though. It was outstanding.The chocolate lebkuchen is awesome!
But do you need a fruitcake catapult?
No, as bumblepuff pointed out, Fruit cakes have been shot from cannons, leading to the rise of music in honor of that event.But do you need a fruitcake catapult?
TurdYou could probably substitute mayonnaise for the eagle brand milk, just for Dennis.
EwwWondering how a Claxton cake soaked in peach brandy would taste...
Yeah, that is pretty much how it turned out.
Well, have you tried it yet? What's the verdict?I ordered one the other day for the first time. It’s pricey so I hope it’s good. It’s loaded with pecans. I’m picking those nasty red and green excuses for fruit off immediately though.View attachment 449960
Not impressed. It tasted like pecan bread doused in maraschino cherry juice. It was edible but not worth the price. I had a fruit cake years ago from a bakery in La Grange, Tx that was magnificent! I keep thinking I should see if they ship.Well, have you tried it yet? What's the verdict?