15 things i learned today about #mackinacisland #fudge
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15 things I LEARNED this week about
Mackinac Island
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June 16 is National Fudge Day!
Mackinac Island is home a dozen fudge shops within a 3.8 square mile radius. Fudge makers ship in about 10 tons of sugar per week (80% of which comes from Michigan) and 10 tons of butter per year to make fudge. In peak season, 10,000 pounds of fudge leave the island each DAY!
SOURCE: www.MackinacIsland.org
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Original Murdick’s Fudge…a Michigan Centennial business
In 1887, Mackinac Island’s first candy shop opened as Murdick’s Candy Kitchen. Today, the Original Murdick’s Fudge celebrates 128 years of proud service the island visitors. In one week, Murdick’s Fudge uses 200 pounds of butter, 200 gallons of cream and 5,000 pounds of sugar delivered six days a week by horse-drawn carriage.
SOURCE: www.originalmurdicksfudge.com
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Joann’s Fudge – a Mackinac Island tradition since 1969
Joan and Frank Nephew opened the first Joann's Fudge Store on Mackinac Island in 1969, next to the old McNally Cottage. One year later, a second Location opened in a historic building in the center of downtown and in 1980 a third location was added in Mackinaw City. Today, Joann's Fudge is a third generation family business.
SOURCE: www.joannsfudge.com
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During the Depression, sugar rationing meant fudge rationing
May’s Fudge business started in 1881 in Atchison, Kansas before eventually migrating up to Mackinac Island. Harold May, came to the island in the 1930s to work for Murdick’s. During WWII sugar rationing, Harold May decided to only make fudge in the mornings and open the stores at noon every day, selling only 1 pound of fudge per customer.
SOURCE: www.maysfudge.com
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Detroit Beer Company makes Sanders Chocolate Stout Beer
A dark, satisfying aroma and flavor of a fine Stout Ale with the restrained richness and elegance of the hand-selected cocoa used by Sanders Fine Chocolatiers in Detroitsince 1875. This traditional Irish style commercial stout withabout 1.5 pounds of pure process cocoa added in the brewing process.
SOURCE: www.DetroitBeerCo.com
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Fudge…from Detroit to Mackinac Island
Sanders Chocolates was first opened by Fred Sanders on June 17, 1875 in Detroit. Eventually, there were more than 57 stores in the Great Lakes Region (including Mackinac Island), selling candy, fudge toppings and baked goods. In 2002 Morley Candy Makers purchased the Sanders name and original recipes to add to its own 1919 tradition.
SOURCE: www.sanderscandy.com
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Check in to Murray Hotel Fudge
Made fresh daily in the Murray fudge kitchen, from May through October, this fudge maker offers innovative new flavors each season to tantalize your taste buds. Try s’mores, blueberry cheesecake, vanilla chocolate chip, heath bar, tiger, heavenly goo, coconut bonbon, butterfinger and caramel apple pie. Located in the Murray Hotel.
SOURCE: www.mymurrayhotel.com
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Mackinac Island hosts an annual “Fudge Festival”
While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, over time the two have become synonymous and this fudge has become the most popular in America. The festival (Aug 21-23, 2015) offers Dining Under the Influence of Fudge, Fudge on the Rocks, Michigan Craft Beer Tastings and “Daddy, I Want the Golden Ticket” giveaway.
SOURCE: www.MackinacIsland.org
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There’s even a BOOK about Mackinac’s fudge history
This book highlights the personalities that molded the business from the arrival of Henry Murdick in the late 19th century to the dominance of the May family in the mid-20th century and the marketing revolution started by Harry Ryba in the early 1960s. Phil Porter, Chief Curator and Fudge Taster at Mackinac State Historic Parks, finds out why Mackinac and fudge go together like horses and carriages.
SOURCE: www.mackinacparks.com
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A sweet scoop, with flavors of the island!
Michigan-based Hudsonville Ice Cream proudly producesthis Mackinac Island Fudge flavor, made with the best Michigan’s famous island has to offer. If you want to enjoy the Mackinac experience all year-round—a tradition matched only by the island itself. Find this flavor at Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor inside the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
SOURCE: www.HudsonvilleIceCream.com
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Fudge flavor in a cup: Paramount Coffee
This rich, dark chocolate fudge flavor is a Michigan favorite!
“It's still the best coffee ever encountered!”
“Without a doubt, one of the most fabulous, intoxicating coffee excursions ever.”
SOURCE: www.ParamountCoffee.com
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Beyond the island…
While most people think of Mackinac Island when they hear the word FUDGE, the entire Straits of Mackinac has a sweet spot for these tasty treats…the perfect souvenir after a Pure Michigan visit!
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Another Mackinac area tradition…the Marshall family!
Founder Jim Marshall was born and educated on Mackinac Island and his ancestry dates back to the early 1820s. In 1952, Jim, his wife Oradelle and their son Dean opened their first candy store under the name Marshall's Driftwood Fudge on the Island's Main Street. Today, find their third-generation, 6000-square-foot shop in downtown Mackinaw City.
SOURCE: www.MarshallsFudge.com
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Kilwin’s since 1948
This brand’s creamy Mackinac Island Fudge comes from an original recipe developed by Don & Katy Kilwin. Having purchased a marble table in 1948, Don Kilwin began hand-crafting fudge shortly thereafter. Over the years they have added many flavors that are enjoyed in stores around Michigan andthoughout the country.
SOURCE: www.Kilwins.com
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Devon’s Mackinac Island Fudge Co…in Mackinaw City
Devon's Mackinac Island Fudge Co. has operated in the Mackinaw area for 18 years. This 30+ employee operation has turned into a year round opportunity to serve America with some 60 flavors of fudge as well as other treats.
SOURCE: www.MackinacFudgeCo.com
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