Monday, December 23, 2013

Fruitcake and Friendship – two gifts that last a lifetime


Fruitcake and Friendship - two gifts that last a lifetime

I couldn’t resist sharing this funny Unicef card with you. It brought a big smile to my face. On the inside cover was a small notation – “the largest fruitcake was baked in India in 2011 and weighed over 8,000 pounds.” Can you imagine?

Thank you for your friendship and continuing support of My Carolina Kitchen.

I will be taking a little time off because my back has been giving me worse fits than normal for the past month and I have orders to take it easy for a while. I’ll see you after the first of the new year.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Best Wishes for the New Year 

from

Sam & Meakin 

My Carolina Kitchen

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32 comments:

  1. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 23, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Sam, I love that card! And I can't believe that a fruitcake could weigh 8,000 pounds! What kind of oven did they use??? And even better, who ate it??? ;-)

    I am so sorry that you are having back issues, and I pray you will feel much better soon. I also wish you and Meakin a very Merry Christmas! Sending all my love along with best wishes...

    xoxoxoxox

    Sheila

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  2. MerisiDecember 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!
    May you find enough quiet time to nurse your back and come back swinging in the New Year,
    Merisi

    P.S.:
    One always hopes friendship outlasts any fruitcake! ;-)

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  3. LynnDecember 23, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Great card Sam! Take care and I wish you a very Merry Christmas-enjoy:@)

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  4. From the KitchenDecember 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    All the best to you and yours!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  5. Rosa's Yummy YumsDecember 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    What a cute card.

    Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2014!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  6. Lea AnnDecember 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Love it! Merry Christmas Sam and Meakin.

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  7. La Table De NanaDecember 23, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Take care..I will have specialwishes for you and feeling better..
    You are a trooper..
    With admiration..Best wishes..Monique.

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  8. VagabondeDecember 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    It’s a good time to take it easy now – the weather is not the best and it is cozy inside. Take care of yourself and have a great Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I loved you little card although fruitcake never lasts long in our home…we both love a good one. Thank care of your back and enjoy this wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas to you and Meakin. Karen

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  10. LPCDecember 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Rest up, get better, and a very Merry Christmas to you.

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  11. DavidDecember 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Sam, Merry Christmas to you and yours! Enjoy! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  12. Schnitzel and the TroutDecember 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Take care of that back. Wishing you improved health in the new year. And the fruitcake...I am afraid I will run out before I want to. We love it so much. Merry Christmas.

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  13. Angie's RecipesDecember 23, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Sam, Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2014!
    Angie

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  14. PennyDecember 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and Meakin, Sam. Take care of yourself and we wish you good health in 2014.

    Hugs, Penny and David

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  15. pamDecember 23, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! Get lots of rest and take care of your back!

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  16. PamDecember 23, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Sam, I hope you're on the mend and back to normal soon. Take time and enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! I'm looking forward to your return! Take care...

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  17. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 24, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Thank you for your visit to my blog recently! Also, thank you for your book ideas in the last post. Take good care of your back!

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  18. sandaDecember 24, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Hello Sam
    It seems to me fruitcake was cherished more in the olden days when treats were few and far between, before there were so many other choices. I still enjoy it in small doses so long as it consists of "more batter and nuts" and less candied fruit.

    Wishing you a happy holiday and much health. Enjoy visiting your blog and getting inspired by your recipes!

    Sanda

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  19. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 24, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    That is funny :)

    So sorry to hear about your back. Take it easy and best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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  20. BeverlyDecember 24, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    This post title definitely caught my eye. I am married to a lover of all things fruitcake.

    Merry Christmas to you and all you hold dear, Sam.♥ Take care of yourself.

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  21. DianeDecember 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    That back of yours needs TLC. A chiropractor put me on to some new exercises about 5 years back and I never miss a day. He has worked a small miracle on me. Take care and have a good Christmas. Diane and Nigel.

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  22. La Cuisine d'HeleneDecember 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Hope you continue blogging for many years. Merry Christmas!

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  23. NCmountainwomanDecember 25, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Merry Christmas, Sam. We will enjoy your old posts while you are away.

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  24. T.W. Barritt at Culinary TypesDecember 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Hope you're feeling better, and you had a lovely Christmas, Sam! Good health and happiness for the New Year!

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  25. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeDecember 26, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Ugh, back problems are not to be messed with...glad you're taking some time off. Hope you had a marvelous Christmas, Sam!

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  26. ClaudiaDecember 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Merry Christmas, Sam! Wishing you all good things for 2014. I've been in back therapy on and off since June. It's a bear. Take good care of yourself and allow yourself to be spoiled!

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  27. Vicki LaneDecember 27, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I hope that your Christmas was delicious and that your back is better soon! (I used to make very good fruitcakes with dried fruits (papaya, figs, pineapple, etc) pecans and rum. They were really tasty (and I don't normally like fruitcake) but they were expensive and time-consuming and when I heard one too many fruitcake jokes, I abandoned what had been a holiday tradition.)

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  28. Rachel CotterillDecember 28, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    That's a LOT of fruit cake! I wouldn't mind a slice, but I don't think I can manage a whole one ;)

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  29. LuluDecember 28, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Bummer! Take good care and we will be here when you are better.

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  30. helen tilstonDecember 28, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Dear Sam

    Wishing you a very Happy Christmas season and good health and joy in 2014. Thanks for your blog and for your comments, I love hearing from you.
    Sending prayers for complete healing of your back

    Helen xx

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  31. MelissahDecember 29, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    SAm, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and may all your wishes for 2014 come true!
    x
    Melissah from Coastal Style

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  32. AnonymousDecember 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    What a great card! I so hope your back in on the mend, much love and good wishes for 2014 and I'm looking forward to enjoying your wonderful recipes again soon.
    Mary x

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