--- author: Eric Wagoner date: '2000-12-08T02:52:29' draft: false title: I've got just over a --- I've got just over a gallon of various dried fruits soaking in the best aged Nicaraguan rum I could afford in my pantry right now. This weekend, they will become four of [Alton Brown's fruitcakes](http://www.foodtv.com/recipes/re-c1/0,1724,8607,00.html). And I can't wait.