Jan's Favorite Recipes

Before you start, sample the rum to check quality. Select a large mixing bowl and measuring cup. Check rum again, it must be just right. Pour one level cup of rum into a glass and drink it as fast as you can. Repeat, with an electric mixer beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and beat again. Make sure that the rum is of the finest quality. Try another cup and open second quart if necessary. Add two large eggs, 2 cups dried fruit and beat till high. If fruit gets stuck in beaters, just pry it loose with a screwdriver. Sample the rum again, checking for consistency. Sift 3 cups of pepper or salt (it really doesn't matter). Sample the rum again. Sift 1/2 pint of lemon juice. Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, or whatever color you can find. Mix well. Grease oven and turn cake pan to 350 degrees. Pour the whole mess into the oven and bake. Check the rum again, and go to bed.