I heart this thread!
I once worked for a large commercial bakery that made fruitcakes. Big two story machinery, silos with flour, that type of bakery. We made fruitcakes out the wazoo.
I remember standing next to a ...twelve foot long bin on rollers that was full of candied fruit wondering at the smell and the wonderful colors. I also wondered if I would be fired if I dived into the vat and attempted to eat my way to the other side.
I love fruitcake. I am going to make one this year and since I am the only one in the family who likes it, it will be mine! Do you hear me? Mine all Mine! MUAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHHAHAA.
You’re going to make your own??!! Maybe you should share your recipe.