Comments on: Fruitcake Cookies a la Ina Garten

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:19:39 +0000

I’m surprised at how big Sinulog has become. Maybe something like Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Like it’s not just another big fiesta, but *Sinulog*. (Or maybe it has been that big all along and I was too young to notice.)

Strangely, I don’t think I’ve ever met a fruitcake I didn’t like (after I turned 13 year old). Maybe I got lucky and the fruitcake gifts we received have all been good or I don’t have a well developed palate.

By: Footloose

Footloose — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:40:45 +0000

@Dodi, I thought it is hedonism itself that triggers the spending of money for business.

By: ConnieC

ConnieC — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:48:00 +0000

Footloose: Took a bite and came back for more. Like MM, another one of those “wishing me like to one more rich” in prose moments. Thanks for the link.

By: james1

james1 — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:28:52 +0000

Congratulations MM on the more than expected turn-out at Zubuchon during the Sinulog. This is one proof of the increasing popularity of Zubuchon and that you are on your way to becoming a successful restaurateur! And what we who are Metro Manila denizens and can only be in Cebu on occasion and have that only chance to taste your unique restaurant offerings hope that you set up a branch or two here in Metro Manila soon!

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:37:51 +0000

MM, when are you putting up Zubochon in Manila?

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:45:38 +0000

Dodi, I agree… for the longest time, the Sinulog has maintained a sense of control and revelry with joy… but this year, I felt we were on the cusp of being out of control… I hope next year doesn’t get any worse…

By: Dodi

Dodi — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:29:48 +0000

An intense Sinulog would be great for business but I hope it will NOT turn into a hedonistic affair like some festivals.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:30:08 +0000

Footloose, that link is precious… amazing how pleasurable it is to read someone else write things that you have thought to put into words, but just didn’t have the skill to do…

By: redberry

redberry — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:53:55 +0000

Thanks for sharing…..I will try this recipe this coming weekend as I still have dried fruits and nuts from last Christmas :-)

By: Betchay

Betchay — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:53:02 +0000

Fruitcake is something we learned to love when we were small as both our parents enjoyed eating it. The best and one of the most awaited during our Xmas holiday buffets was the cutting and portioning of our Collins Street Bakery Corsicana Fruitcake send annually by an Aunt from the USA.

As my hubby was just starting his practice, I remember baking several Fruitcakes during the holidays for his Xmas giveaways.And I was always generous with the candied fruits and nuts because that is what makes a fruitcake great!

I think I have to try this fruitcake cookies soon. The barefoot contessa is a favorite as she has a calming, soothing effect in the kitchen. Thanks MM and I hope you get your deserved R&R after all the chaos of the Sinulog.