This is a family recipe that my mother (Gigi- or Gisèle) got from my grandmother (Yvonne). It's not a real fruit cake actually but more of a nuts cake. The original mix had only walnuts but I replaced some of it by almonds and pumpkin seeds. There's also a ton of dates, cherries and just enough batter to keep everything together. Miam!
I told you before about the wonderful work of Sophie Jodoin. Well my friend Johanne found this very interesting interview where she explains her approach. Sorry, it's in French, but you can see some of her work. Merci Johanne !
I am pretty impressed by the incredibly detailed work of Vasco Mourao - via Drawn.
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I so love those hand written recipes, they almost bring tears to my eyes. Interesting links as always. The cake sounds very tasty.
Your cake should be way better than store bought fruit cake. Love the hand written recipe
Quelle histoire dans l histoire, toutes ces indications ultérieures...1h15! Très précisément. Quel beau spécimen de mémoire familiale.
avant, je faisais toujours des gâteaux aux fruits pour Noël... et tous les repas et recettes possibles de mes grand-mères...
et puis je suis devenue mère - et il n'y a plus le temps. Dommage!
(promesse pour la nouvelle année: parler et écrire plus en français)
wonderful images of the worn out recipe in hand-writing from a loved one and the bowl of nuts and fruit... sounds delicious!
I love the way that returning to a much loved recipe bring these people to life around you, even when they cant be with one - its a beautiful gesture!
Wishing you great pleasure when sharing your wonderful cake... and right through this festive season Nathalie!
S x
J'adore ces vieilles recettes de famille!
Le papier vieilli et tâché est à lui seul une tendre promesse.
beautiful. how food brings people together. even when we're a part. a taste of life.
Nathalie, it looks delicious and those pictures illustrate its yumminess just perfectly!
have a wonderful xmas and thank you so much for the lovely notes you leave me on my blog :)
Happy Holidays to you. I am also glad our paths crossed. I love your blog, too
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