Fruitcake Timing

[browngirl]

So. When do I bake?

This coming weekend is 3 days long, which is doable but tight; I would rather not stress myself by baking nonstop all weekend. Next weekend I'm traveling *wave to someone who Knows Who He Is :D* Then there are two weekends, and then November; I want to bake in October so the fruitcskes are well aged by November.

So. I could:

• Cut fruit and bake this coming weekend. Busy, but done soon.
  
• Cut fruit this coming weekend, let it soak a couple of weeks, and bake the weekend of the 20th. Again, busy.
  
• Cut fruit this coming weekend and spread the baking over the 20th and 27th. Less busy, but runs the risk of not being done by November if anything goes wrong.
  

*contemplates*

(I want to plan this so I can then plan seeing people, among other reasons.)

Comments

[tibicina.livejournal.com]

Do the last. It will leave you saner. And you can make the 27th the non-alcohol fruitcakes and ones which don't need to cure as long.

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

This... and even if production runs late, it's not like people will object to having them in December!

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

I was thinking more about mailing and stuffses. but yeah, there is that. :)

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

Btw, not sure if my email got to you - I am in town for a few days and would love to cross paths if possible. Mon dinner is free on my end, and I will also be at Michelle's hot tub party this weekend which she says you are on the invite list for. Many hugs - ping me if free - 408 338 5638.

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

Obeekaybee. :)

*makes a note*

(Also, HI! :)

[wickedladybear.livejournal.com]

The last one. I'm fairly sure anyone worthy of recieving your fruitcakes of awesome will be fine if they need to wait a little for them. If something goes wrong at all.

I am so jealous of said peoples!

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*blush* Thanks :)

Hey, would you like one?

[wickedladybear.livejournal.com]

OMG so yes! I adore fruitcake and I can even promise my wyfe will eat some! However, if it will in any way add to your stress level, you are to rule me out and know that I will not be wounded or insulted, k?

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*beams at you* I'm quite certain I can manage this. PM me a mailing address when you get a chance. :D

[dandelion-diva.livejournal.com]

I'm for option three. Seems the least stressful. :)

Love you.

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*beams at you* All right, wise lady. :)

[cellio]

Here's another vote for the last option. If necessary, the beneficiaries of your generosity will certainly understand a "best after" date. :-)

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

A "Best after" date! That's an excellent idea!