For his baking, this time, rather than running for Governor, or being attacked by reconquistas.

The Lodi News-Sentinel featured Joe and his award-winning fruitcake in today’s edition.

Those who are interested in the easy-to-prepare recipe, and Joe’s comments about fruitcake, can find them here in the story by Tricia Tomiyoshi titled “A Tribute to the Much-Maligned Fruitcake.“