Mrs. Zabar Changes Her Mind about Fruitcake…
I always thought there are ten hideous, fossilized fruitcakes that people re-gifted over and over, traveling the world. Then, our friends from Tiptree in England came to visit. They shared with me a tiny rectangle of their Tiptree Christmas Pudding (actually a cake, but dessert in the UK is called pudding), topped with a tiny rectangle of Somerdale Classic English Cheddar, a dollop of their chutney, and a teeny sprig of thyme.
The boozy cake’s sweetness paired perfectly with the sharpness of the cheese and the savory chutney. I’m hooked. However, I confess to substituting their Little Scarlet preserves in place of the chutney. ‘Tis the season for more sweetness. Please come shop at Zabar’s and pick up some of these holiday treats. You might change your mind too!
Tracey Zabar
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