Fruitcake compare..... Has anyone compared the product of 2 or more monasteries?
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Between this one and Gethsemani, the Gethsemani is a little more boozy and, in my opinion, a little better quality. This one sticks together a little better and is much less cost-prohibitive.
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Brandon, I got the one with the fancy label. However, you may compare the contents for differences, if any.
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which other one are you comparing it to? hard to say, without a link, with you only listing 2 prices
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Good question. Glad you asked. I have something like 17 Irish Breakfast Teas, all in bags, because... well, I'm too old and too lazy to fiddle with washing those little metal ball things. Twining's was, typically, my first IBT. Punjana my second, Barry's my third. ALL were excellent, but Bewley's Dublin Morning AND Bewley's IBT are superior, IMO. You didn't ask, but Taylor's of Harrogate beats them all, and Whittard's is top-notch also. Props to Trader Joe's for always being there when I want it, which isn't all that often. Republic of Tea's Pot of Gold Lucky Irish Tea, despite the verbiage, is great as well. Why not try them all? Bet you will buy them all again when you're out. I can't get enough of IBTs.
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you can get it in the european amazon - not exactly this one but these machines all work the same... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Frozen-Fruit-Dessert-Maker-Delicious/dp/B00HS5B8YM/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_1 also you might want to look at this machine in amazon u.k.: Beem Sorbet King Grater
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St. Ives is now owned by Uni-Lever so many of it's formulas/ingredients have changes but their marketing materials have not been updated....be careful:/
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I do not know the comparison.I did not like the Digestive and will not order them again.AE
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I can't say, because I've never tried Hostess. But this is very moist, not "cakey", with a good balance of flavor. If he likes "Hostess", he might not like this since Hostess seemed like they were mass market, even kid oriented. If he likes fruitcake, this might become his new standard. I tried some by Benson that I got at Frys (Kroger) which was much more cakey, and how I imagine Hostess might have been. If I were in your shoes, I might get him a "sampler" of the fruitcakes available to see which he likes best to replace Hostess (which was finally put out of business by a union dispute) I can't say, because I've never tried Hostess. But this is very moist, not "cakey", with a good balance of flavor. If he likes "Hostess", he might not like this since Hostess seemed like they were mass market, even kid oriented. If he likes fruitcake, this might become his new standard. I tried some by Benson that I got at Frys (Kroger) which was much more cakey, and how I imagine Hostess might have been. If I were in your shoes, I might get him a "sampler" of the fruitcakes available to see which he likes best to replace Hostess (which was finally put out of... » Read More I can't say, because I've never tried Hostess. But this is very moist, not "cakey", with a good balance of flavor. If he likes "Hostess", he might not like this since Hostess seemed like they were mass market, even kid oriented. If he likes fruitcake, this might become his new standard. I tried some by Benson that I got at Frys (Kroger) which was much more cakey, and how I imagine Hostess might have been. If I were in your shoes, I might get him a "sampler" of the fruitcakes available to see which he likes best to replace Hostess (which was finally put out of business by a union dispute) « Show Less
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I don't know. But since the quality and freshness was not up to par, I would look elsewhere. Check out "illy" at illyusa.com and coffeeam.com A couple of my favorites.
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I can't say that I noticed a difference, but I only ordered the bars 2 times. Once a while ago & I did not like them, and once recently (I forgot that I didn't like them). I would tell you that what I did not like about the first time, I did not like this time
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I actually make them from scratch. Rather "piddley" but worth the effort. There is no comparison. We did try Krusteaz and the texture was fine, but the taste didn't compare to scratch. Maybe adding extra vanilla would help. :)
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We had one at a church gathering with ~100 people. It started to sputter (running low on chocolate) after at least an hour's use (prob closer to 1 1/2 hrs). It was in continuous use the first 45 minutes, and still was quite busy after that. Made me come looking for one (It was a Rival).
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Susan: I purchased the 12 boxes of cake/cookie mix from Amazon and discovered they taste nothing like gingerbread! They taste more like nothing! I have baked both cookies and cake with the packages and am slowly using them up, although I probably should have tossed the 12 boxes in the trash! Better Crocker went crackers on this one! Stick with Duncan Hines or Pillsbury---or make your own gingerbread from scratch. There should be a warning on each box: 'Proceed at your own risk!'
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I think they taste the same. Checking the calories content sometimes helps, because the `diet version' of Swiss Miss isn't great.Always buy the canister for value!
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There is a video on YouTube comparing both of the mandolines. Very informative. Just search for Mandoline Reviews.
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I make chocolate eclair cakes to and was so disappointed that I couldn't locate it either. Too bad for all of us that have a recipe that our family and friends depend on. It really blows those 30 year traditions.
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It has been compared. I posted a link below. dr Trutt has 2 blogs on Curcumin.