Comments on: 16 worst holiday foods

By: ellaella

ellaella — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:01:36 +0000

Here’s the fruitcake recipe posted by Barbara…Cack is her daughter. Thanks again, ladies!

Cack’s White Fruitcake Recipe

(Fruitcake for folks who swear they hate the stuff)

1 pound shelled pecans
1 pound golden raisins
1-1/2 pounds candied pineapple-8 oz.red, 8 oz.green, 8 oz. yellow
1 pound candied cherries-8 oz, red and 8 oz. green
1 pound BUTTER-NO SUBSTITUTES
6 EGGS, separated
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 ounces lemon extract

Cut cherries in half and pineapple in little pieces.

Cream together butter, egg yolks, and sugar. Add flour and mix well. Add lemon extract and mix thoroughly. Add fruit and pecans; mix.

Beat egg whites into soft peaks. Fold into batter.

Grease pan (tube or loaf) and line bottom with waxed paper. spoon in the batter. Bake 1-1/2 hours at 250*F, the increase heat to 325*F and bake 30 more minutes or until done(toothpick inserted in center comes out clean)

Cool in pan.
Turn out and remove the waxed paper.
Wrap the fruitcake in cheesecloth that has been saturated with apple juice, then in plastic wrap and finally, aluminum foil.Store in cool place
Ages well and will keep for a full year.

By: ellaella

ellaella — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:00:36 +0000

Hi, Mike – You sound like a wise man who will never have a weight problem if you can help it. Moderation is key, of course, but sometimes it’s easier said than done.

I like to use what I call the “bank method.” I know I’m having a huge dinner tomorrow night so I’m “banking” uneaten calories and fat grams today to use tomorrow. I’ll probably cut back Monday too. It doesn’t always balance out, but I try.

Happy everything!

By: ellaella

ellaella — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:56:44 +0000

Hi Shore – I saw that story yesterday. What a hoot! If they did that here I’d do nothing but eat because of the aroma.

Your dad’s fruitcake sounds good. Are you making it? Someone else posted a recipe at my request in the comments for the pumpkin butter, a white fruitcake. I’ve been meaning to write about it but life interevened, so I’ll post it separately in comments here.

Your dinner sounds virtuous as can be. It also sounds delicious! Bon appetit and Merry Christmas.

By: ellaella

ellaella — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:52:07 +0000

Happy holidays to you too Word! – It’s good to see you again. I’m amazed about eggnog too. I looked at the label a few weeks ago, as I do every year, and put it right back, as I do every year. It’s a shame because I do love it.

I think the Eat This, Not That guys have a tie to Men’s Health or vv. They’re always telling me to take food out of my mouth!

You can officially have all of my share of yams and sweet potatoes forever. Promise!

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:27:11 +0000

The holidays are a great time. The food part is what kills us. If your on a strict diet, then this is a trying time. We need to be aware of what we eat and try to maintain our diets somewhat. As long as everything is in moderation we hould be fine. We can enjoy the variety of foods offered during the holidays, but be smart about it!