Nothing says Christmas quite like a fruitcake – or, at the very least, a fruitcake joke. A quip attributed to former “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson has it that “There is only one fruitcake in the ...

Fruitcake has built quite a reputation. It is known for its longevity, but also as a gift not widely preferred — although you can always regift. The origins of fruitcake date back to the ancient ...

Ellie King of Pittsburgh talks about the fruitcake recipe that's been passed down in her family for generations. It's part of our All Things We're Cooking series. We've been sharing audience kitchen ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the business of food, from artichokes to zucchini. Every holiday season, Mary McEvoy Carroll, a public relations ...

Fruitcake: a treat that sparks strong opinions—you either love it or hate it. But don’t worry, this isn’t about how to bake one. It’s just a story. As Christmas approaches, I think about my ...

Fruitcake is the most controversial dessert in all of food. Yes, we know your mom/grandma/aunt/roommate’s cousin has the best recipe ever, but here’s the thing ...

It was around Christmas in 1989, when Johnny Carson held a small box up to the “Tonight Show” cameras. “What do you think this weighs?” Carson said, his wrist bending from the weight. “It’s only a ...

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