(AP) — For 25 years, the Trappist monks at Assumption Abbey in Ava, Missouri have been baking and selling holiday fruitcakes to support themselves. Some say the dark, spicy cake is a taste of heaven on earth. The monks explain their business and how they view their duty to serve their community.
Monk-Run Bakery Serves Up Holiday Treats
For 25 years, the Trappist monks at Assumption Abbey in Ava, Missouri have been baking and selling holiday fruitcakes to support themselves. Some say the dark, spicy cake is a taste of heaven on earth. The monks explain their business and how they view their duty to serve their community.
Dec 20, 2012
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