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Four facts you may not know about fruitcake today
A rounded history traces modern fruitcake to ancient Rome with satura cakes using pomegranate seeds and honeyed wine. Georgia figures include Claxton Bakery and Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers producing long lasting cakes, while gluten free versions emerge in Roswell. Astronauts also enjoyed it on Apollo missions for its shelf life.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Britain
New York Times
Russell Baker
George Washington
Washington
Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Conyers
Georgia
Father Augustine
Roswell
Marilyn
Diag
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Marilyn Santulli
Whole Foods
Kroger
Piece of Cake
Alan’s Bakery
Mercier
Collin Street Bakery