HOW IT’S MADE!

Posted on April 23rd, 2015
Half of the attraction of our Murdick’s Mackinac Island Fudge is how it is made.  The other half, of course, is it’s smooth, creamy texture! From the weighing up of the batch of fudge to the slicing of the fudge and putting it into the showcase, the entire process is done right in front of ou…

Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

Posted on April 16th, 2015
Ingredients 1 package microwave popcorn, popped ½ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup or honey ½ tsp. vanilla 12 large marshmallows Instructions Pop popcorn until done, remove any unpopped kernels. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, vanill…

WAYS TO KEEP YOUR FUDGE FRESH!

Posted on April 16th, 2015
  One of the most common questions we get asked here at Murdick’s Famous Fudge store, is “how do we keep this fudge fresh?”  Our usual answer is this: Fudge is like bread.  If you leave it out in the air, it will dry out.  If you keep it wrapped in plastic, it will stay fresher.  I…

Tribute to Francis Murdick (POEM)

Posted on April 15th, 2015
  This poem by Mr. Doug Emerson for Fran Murdick (Aaron Murdick’s Grandpa) On an island shaped like a turtle
many generations ago,
An Up North treat for the tourists
spawned an industry you know. There are almost as many shops selling it
As there are flavors for every taste.
With so many vis

WELCOME TO SPRING!

Posted on April 11th, 2015
We are open now at our store in Mackinaw City and have seen a surprising number of people traveling through Mackinaw and even staying in Mackinaw.  There are some shops opening up and hotels are readying for the season.  We have been making about 16 kinds of fudge this week because it has been a rather bu…