Former Tonight Show host Johnny Carson quipped that there was only one fruitcake in the entire world people kept sending to each other.
We’ll look at the history of the enduring holiday staple and how it’s finding new life as an energy bar.
Guests:
- Jeffrey Miller, associate professor of hospitality management at Colorado State University
- Randy Scott, president of Southern Supreme Fruitcake
- Stephanie Vandergriff, nutritionist and dietitian
Related Links:
- The Conversation: The magnificent history of the maligned and misunderstood fruitcake
- Outside: 2 Energy Snacks Fit for the Holidays
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