Paul,
Try this link:
http://www.harryanddavid.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?superitem=7045&category_sel=89 You must have something like this in BeNeLux...after all, America is a melting pot of all nationalities, most of which came from European countries, at least from my generation and prior.
It comes usually in a tin or wrapped in cellophane, is full of preservatives and/or liquor/liqueur, and is hard as a rock, so it never goes stale. It can, and will, outlive a nuclear attack and the resulting nuclear winter, LOL! It can be, and usually is, re-gifted: you got it as a Xmas gift last year, don't open it, and re-give it to someone else as a Xmas gift this year, LOL!
You can also use it as a weapon, say like a hammer, a grenade, cannon fodder, etc. LOL!
The Italians have their own version, a holiday gift favorite, called panetone, except that it is soft and bread-like (like babka or challah) and people will actually eat it. It can last in it's package almost indefinitely, so it can be stored for when unexpected company pops in for coffee and cake.
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Kevin
I say DOORSTOP, unless it's panetone, then I say YES! and Please pass the espresso and the coffee and cream!, LOL!
(Message edited by kmh364 on December 03, 2005)
