�� Welcome to Paul�s Fruitcake Corner. Here at the corner we will try fruitcake so you do not have to. We will start today with a hardy; �WOW�. Jourdan of East Bay Artisan Italian Pantry & Bake Shop is...
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� Welcome to Paul�s Fruitcake Corner. Here at the corner we will try fruitcake so you do not have to. We will start today with a hardy; �WOW�. Jourdan of East Bay Artisan Italian Pantry & Bake Shop is an Italian baker that sells his baked wares at the Martinez Farmers Market. (And other various Farmers Markets). He has been reading �Paul�s Fruitcake Corner� and wanted to participate. Here we go.
� � This cake is huge, weighing in at 3.5 pounds for 25 dollars. I asked Jourdan for the ingredients and it is a large list too. It has 4 different kinds of raisins, ginger, pecans, almonds, dried papaya, pineapple, dates, dried & candied cherries, dried cranberries and all soaked in brandy. The exterior of the cake was firm with a sugary crust. The firm texture breaks open to reveal the interior that was moist from all the soaked fruits. I had to take a moment after the first bite. The melody of dried fruits and almonds all perfectly spiced sings a song of joy. This is fruitcake heaven. This cake was a labor of love and premium ingredients.
� You can too try East Bay Artisan Italian Pantry & Bake Shop baked goods at various Farmers Markets.� Thankyou Jourdan.
