Baked Sherried Grapefruit Fiasco

Followed MKR's recipe page 195 CCC. Using my new g-fruit knife, an instrument that is so lethal it could split the atom, I sectioned the grapefruit. Turned it over and drained it as Marjorie cautioned. Sprinkled the edges with brown sugar, powdered clove and dots of butter. Filled the center with sherry. Broiled it. Served it with a smile and NO ONE ATE IT. Everyone was on cholesterol medication and grapefruit is contraindicated. Sadness. Were folks just heartier ( pun intended) during Marjorie's time?