Jimmy Tango wrote:

> A good quality, fresh fruitcake is wonderful. Store bought fruitcakes are
> the pits, however. Does anyone have a good home-baked fruitcake recipe to
> share?

My mother has always made her own Christmas cake. I have to admit that it was
an acquired taste for me, but one which I am very glad that I acquired. Having
tried some of the commercial varieties I can understand why people aren't crazy
about them. Our local Italian bakery makes an excellent one, but it isn't
cheap.