December 27, 2022: National Fruitcake Day is celebrated each year on December 27th. Details from National Day Calendar: Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes soaked in spirits, fruitcake has been a holiday gift-giving tradition for many years. Dating back to ancient Rome, one of the earliest known recipes lists pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins mixed into barley mash. Records indicate that in the Middle Ages, makers added honey, spices, and preserved fruits. Recipes for fruitcakes vary from country to country, depending on available ingredients and tradition.
In the 16th century, two achievements crystallized to make fruitcakes more affordable and accessible. First, sugar from the American Colonies became abundant. Second, it was discovered that high concentrations of sugar could preserve fruits. These two actions resulted in excess candied fruit. Consequently, fruitcake making grew. In America, mail-order fruitcake began in 1913.
Did anyone gift or receive a fruitcake this holiday season? My grandfather would always get one from his sister and it really had a bad reputation but it was actually a really good treat! I didn’t get a fruitcake this year but I am working my way through a few dozen cookies!
The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 20s and a low of 21. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 15%.
Wisp Resort reports machine granular conditions with 14 trails and 6 lifts open today.
A water line burst at the Garrett County Community Action thus, offices at the Center Street building will be closed to the public through Tuesday, January 2. The Mary Browning, Crellin, Friendsville, Grantsville, Kitzmiller, and Swanton senior centers will be closed and congregate meals will not be served.
Local looking for something to do? The Discovery Center will have its Discovery Trail Stroll today at 11:00 AM.
Friendsville Library will have its LEGO Club today at 4:00 PM! Join the library for some free-building fun based on an awesome theme: Farm! Your creative build may even be displayed in the library for others to enjoy!
Join Honi-Honi Bar for Matt Tichon live on stage tonight at 8:00 PM!
