Despite the proverbial jokes, fruitcake remains a holiday favorite and in Texas of course, the pecan pie reigns king of desserts at any time of year.  And although homemade is wonderful, for most of us, it’s simply too time-consuming or it doesn’t turn out like Grandma’s.   Fortunately, there are bakeries right here in the Hill Country that replicate the old-fashioned goodness that we crave, particularly during the holiday season.