My article on Ken's Fruitcake came out today on UrbanExpressions.ca. In it I break down the fruitcake stereotypes and introduce the idea of deep-fried fruitcake to the world. Well, really, Ken did that and I just wrote about it. Thanks, Ken. … [Read more...] about Deep-Fried Fruitcake in Montreal and Where to Get This Booze- and Maple Syrup-Soaked Treat
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“Fruitcake Redeemed” in the National Post
Check out my article in the National Post today on Quebec-made artisanal fruitcake: "One man's quest to save the mighty—yet maligned—holiday loaf." Montrealer Ken Ilasz soaks dried fruit in rum, kirsch, and eau de vie, uses local products (ever heard of the haskap berry?), and … [Read more...] about “Fruitcake Redeemed” in the National Post
Not Your Grandmother’s Fruitcake: Artisanal, Quebec-made creations from Ken’s Fruitcake
Christmas fruitcake—fruits and nuts soaked in sweet liqueurs, aged until moist, or aged longer until the flavour is more complex. The cakes are often ridiculed, but long-lived both in terms of tradition and shelf time. And when made well, they’re able to traverse languages and … [Read more...] about Not Your Grandmother’s Fruitcake: Artisanal, Quebec-made creations from Ken’s Fruitcake