English Christmas Cake Update

Finally had a chance to make the marzipan for the cake which has been resting quietly since Thanksgivng weekend, waiting for its finale.  Between the heavy workload, another bout of whatever-is-going-around, and the lad sleeping (or trying to) sleep during the daytime, it was good to also catch up on some household noisy chores, including vacuuming. 

It has been brutally cold the past few days, though gorgeous.  We are gaining daylight by four-minute increments and now have more than six hours of light.  The alpenglow has been especially beautiful lately, but difficult to catch on camera.

Ground almonds...

Mixed with sugar...

Kneaded...

Cake waiting to be covered...

Rolled marzipan...

And covered completely!