Graham Stark
This year’s batch of Stark Family fruitcake is GREAT.
After “taking a year off” I was really keen to make it again this year, and it turned out terrifically. Swapping walnuts out for pecans was a decadent—and correct—choice.
Dec 24, 2023 at 6:29amWeb
Show threadMinhDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR how many months did you curate this beauty?
Show threadGraham StarkDec 24, 2023
@pharmacistjudge Only since after Desert Bus. I’ve “treated” it four times.
Show threadAmbient SpongeDec 24, 2023

@Graham_LRR Looks fantastic. I love fruit cake and haven't had any homemade stuff since 2020.

Never understood this joke that fruitcake is awful, I have never had a fruitcake I didn't like.

Show threadJames HelfertyDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR That looks delicious.
Show threadChris BednarDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR It's been maybe 20 years since ive had fruit cake. Would love to try this but maybe without nuts.
Show threadGraham StarkDec 24, 2023
@Foxmar It works without! I made one last year for my dad, who can’t have too many.
Show threadChris BednarDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR Both mom and I are not crazy about nuts.
Show threadFrancis CookDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR does it get marzipaned and iced? Or does it soak up brandy? Or is it consumed wildly?
Show threadGraham StarkDec 24, 2023
@dianshuo This was made weeks ago and got a weekly brandy soak. I’ve never made icing for it before, seems unnecessary.
Show threadProprietyDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR ooh that looks excellent. Dense with fruits!
Show threadSamuel Smith🍞Dec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR It does look quite lovely, and I approve of the nut swap to pecans. It's a tastier nut.
Show threadUnas84Dec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR decadent is always the right choice (for food)! Happy holidays Graham!
Show threadNathanLonghairDec 24, 2023
@Graham_LRR I’m happy you’re keeping it going! Fruitcake is undeservedly maligned I always thought.
Tasting History did a great episode on them recently btw 😊
https://youtu.be/ieGXXhthp_8?si=uwJMR50j2R6cQXba
The History of Fruitcake

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