[John Jamieson]

CORSICANA (TEXAS) FRUIT CAKE - Baked by Collin Street Bakery since 1896 and marketed under the name "Deluxe," the cake is possibly the world's most famous; shipped each year to every state in the nation and more than 290 foreign lands. Only fruit cake granted the rare Gourmet Society (New York) Culinary Merit Award. Sold only by mail or at the bakery, 401 West 7th Street.

10 cent coffee and free samples when you visit!

[dogbyte12]

So, I guess you two are in the pro camp. You all have good home recipes? I think that is the big problem. Home bakers do a really bad job with it.

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Alas! To shatter his homey image of Merton! I recollect that Thomas Merton died of electrocution (frayed fan cord) while in India as a delegate to a conference discussing rapprochment between Hinduism and Catholocism. Perhaps trying to cool off from a sweat produced by some curry dish. (Would this have happened had he stayed home and stuck to his Kentucky 40 proof fruitcake? )

[Conservative4Ever]

Thanks for the reminder of this great fruitcake. Haven't had one in years and just ordered one from the website. Count me in a pro fruitcake person.

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