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But there is a cousin of the fruitcake that is a very popular holiday dessert in Ireland. Greenhills Bakery in Dorchester is making dozens of Irish Christmas cakes during the holiday season.
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS. BETH VENETO OR GINGER BETTY AS SHE LIKES TO BE CALLED, HAS BEEN SPREADING SUGAR AND SPICE FROM HER QUINCY BAKERY SINCE THE EARLY 1990S. WE ARE IN SERIOUS GINGERBREAD LOCKDOWN.