MICHIGAN’S FIRST FAMILY OF FUDGE – THE MURDICKS

Posted on July 2nd, 2016
It all began on Mackinac Island in the year 1887. Henry Murdick, a sail maker on Mackinac Island, was commissioned to make the awnings for the new Grand Hotel.  Henry saw that the visitors would soon be flocking to the island, so he and his wife Sarah, began making candy and fudge to sell to the tourists…

WE Offer Samples!!!! BEWARE of Stores Who Don’t!!!

Posted on July 2nd, 2016
We were told by several customers today that some fudge stores on Mackinac Island do not offer samples of their fudge.  We find this hard to believe.  WE encourage samples of our fudge because we know that once you try our fudge, we will have you for a life-long customer! When on vacation, you have to a

THE SWEET SPOT! The Murdick family!

Posted on January 3rd, 2016
    “It’s almost impossible to go to northern Michigan without picking up some fudge. And, Murdick’s Fudge is the place to go according to Michigan fudge insiders. The location in Mackinaw City is the original Murdick’s Fudge and well worth visiting if you’re in the area. Even bet…

Voted “KINGS of FUDGE” by Daily Meal – MSN

Posted on January 3rd, 2016
Check it out!  WE are the KINGS of FUDGE!! The Murdick family are FUDGE ROYALTY!  The Murdick Family are the “kings of fudge and this offshoot, with locations in Frankenmuth and Mackinaw City, carries on the family legacy in a great way.  Whereas the Mackinac Island and Martha’s Vin

Quick Microwave Cashew Brittle

Posted on December 2nd, 2015
MICROWAVE CASHEW BRITTLE: Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup white corn syrup
1 cup cashews
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda DIRECTIONS
In 1 1/2 qt casserole, stir together sugar and syrup.
Micro on high for 4 minutes.
Stir in cashews.
Micro on high 3-5 minutes only un…

TURTLE CAKE

Posted on September 9th, 2015
TURTLE CAKE 1 cup chocolate chips
2 cups pecans
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 lb. of Murdick’s caramels
1 1/3 cups water ( or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil ( or as called for by your cake mix)
3 eggs ( or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (18 ounce) boxes German chocolate cak…

Pairing Wines with Fudge

Posted on August 6th, 2015
After much research, we have come up with a basic guideline for customers who want to give the gift of wine and fudge together. When pairing wines with fudge, it is not just the chocolate content that you should consider, but the overall flavor of the fudge and its ingredients. Dark chocolate fudge is t…

National Fudge Day! June 16th!

Posted on June 16th, 2015
NATIONAL FUDGE DAY National Fudge Day is celebrated annually on June 16th.  National Fudge Day is a food holiday that allows you to indulge in your favorite flavor of of this delicious confectionery.  Some of the most popular fudge flavors are chocolate, chocolate nut, peanut butter, maple, and…