Original Mackinac Island Fudge Company (2024)

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What is the oldest brand of fudge on Mackinac Island? ›

In 1887, Mackinac Island's first candy shop opened as Murdick's Candy Kitchen. Henry Murdick continued to make sails in the back of the building, while up front, Rome crafted fudge using his mother's recipe.

In the 1880s the Murdick family came to Mackinac Island and opened the first real candy store. Not only did the store sell candy, but it gave visitors a chance to see the sweets made right in front of them.

John and Aaron Murdick still own and operate this store today. Today, John and Aaron Murdick can be found in their store in Mackinaw City on any given day making candy using the same original old-fashioned recipes that their ancestors used way back when it all began.

To obtain the world famous taste, the fudge is slowly cooked in traditional copper kettles over a gas flame. Once the desired temperature is reached, the mixture is poured onto marble slabs for a cooling period and then hand-paddled into loaves. Joann's Fudge does not contain any preservatives or powdered ingredients.

The Murray Hotel offers a wide variety of fudge flavors where everyone can find something that they enjoy. Voted the creamiest fudge on Mackinac Island we strive to uphold that name and provide the best quality fudge there is to offer.

The first batch of fudge was concocted in Baltimore in the 1880s. By the turn of the century, fudge-making arrived on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan, which today has a legitimate claim as the modern day fudge capital.

While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, it most certainly – and most deliciously – was perfected here.

On Michigan's world-renowned Mackinac Island, the sweet aroma of fudge wafts out onto the street from four unique Ryba's Fudge Shops. Passersby stop to watch as confectionary artists handcraft the…

How long is Mackinac fudge good for? Fudge is a perishable delight, and its longevity depends on how it's stored. For optimal freshness, we recommend consuming your fudge within ten days of purchase.

What celebrity lives on Mackinac Island? Do any celebrities live on Mackinac Island? Yes, celebrities have houses on Mackinac Island. A few are actor Vince Vaughn, Director Ron Howard, and Michigan's own Bob Seger.

Who owns most of Mackinac Island? ›

While all of Mackinac Island, the landform, is located within the corporate limits of the City of Mackinac Island, today 82 percent of the island's landmass is owned by the State of Michigan and managed by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission (MISPC).

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Two years after making a surprise deal to purchase Mackinac Island's iconic Grand Hotel, the international investment firm KSL Capital Partners and one of its affiliates, Davidson Hospitality Group, have now taken the reins of another well-known hotel on the island.

Mackinac Island's 'Somewhere in Time' Gazebo. It's no coincidence that the time-traveling love story “Somewhere in Time” was filmed on Mackinac Island.

Motorized vehicles have been prohibited on Mackinac Island since 1896 because the horses were disturbed by the noisy engines of some of the island's first cars. Furthermore, carriage drivers formed an association, convincing islanders to ban automobiles. Today, nobody seems to mind.

Fudge-making has evolved a variety of flavors and additives. The favored flavors vary by location: in the United States, chocolate is a default flavor, with peanut butter and maple as alternatives. When it is made from brown sugar, it is called penuche and is typically found in New England and the Southern States.

Kilwins is a chain that - hands down- serves the best ice cream, chocolates and fudge. Been to several locations and the one in Hyannis is fantastic. The ice cream is fresh and the portions are large. Several unique flavors- Mackinac Island fudge, Apple Pie and old favorites to give everyone something to choose from.