What's your take on fruit cake? Personally, I don't like it. I tried it once and once was enough! (All photos can be clicked for the larger version.)
It's interesting to note how technology has changed since 1954. It's a hoot that they considered a woman cooking with a wood stove to be old school. Looking at the "modern" woman of 1954 makes me think, "We've come a long way baby!"
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Amy, I love it. The thing I like best about old stuff is....it always works and works like it should. I have never bought anything old at a flea market or yard sale that didn't work. Good workmenship goes a long way. Besides I just love gadgets.
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Chris, I hear ya! Old stuff just works right. Manufacturers need to revert back to the standards of the 50's! And gadgets are a lot of fun. I'd have a lot more than I do if I had the room for them.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure the "magic" was the already-prepared mince meat and the sweetened condensed milk. I remember seeing that recipe in magazines when I was little. I love fruitcake made by the right people. My MIL makes a wonderful one and so does Collin Street Bakery in Texas. You can order from them online. It's yummy.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I'm sure your MIL's version is much better than the one I tried. I just can't get into all that candied fruit and nuts! Ewww!
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