Guest Post by Brenda Horton Very few of you who will read this know Gracie Irish, and I have to admit I don’t know her either – at least I’ve never met her face to face. But, as a mother, I know Gracie as if she was my own child. Shimmering on the surface of every parent’s heart is a fear so terrible we can scarcely speak of it. It can come at us like some horrible monster at any moment of … [Read more...] about Original Murdick’s ‘Block Out Cancer’ Fundraiser Continues Through Sept. 27. P.S. Gracie Says ‘Thanks!’
dbusiness Magazine’s Century Club: Original Murdick’s Fudge Evolves To Thrive 100 Years And Beyond
This article appeared in the March/April 2015 issue of Hour Media's dbusiness magazine. Thank you, dbusiness, for showcasing our historic company and its Pure Michigan heritage! SWEET SALES Mackinac Island’s The Original Murdick’s Fudge has survived for 128 years by focusing on what it does best – using quality ingredients, avoiding artificial additives, and employing just the right … [Read more...] about dbusiness Magazine’s Century Club: Original Murdick’s Fudge Evolves To Thrive 100 Years And Beyond
Patti Celebrates Her 40th Anniversary As An Original Murdick’s Fudge Employee
Patti takes some time off from the fudge shops to enjoy traveling with her husband, Bruce. Guest blog post by Brenda Horton A Mackinac Island help-wanted sign changed Patti LaPine’s life. While visiting the island in 1974 with her sister from North Muskegon, Mich., they stopped to look inside the Original Murdick's Fudge store window on Main Street. There, they watched the fudge makers … [Read more...] about Patti Celebrates Her 40th Anniversary As An Original Murdick’s Fudge Employee
Fire! Marching Back In History 200 Years, Reenactors Bring Mackinac Island’s Battle Of 1814 To Life
It was just a few minutes before the bicentennial Reenactment of the Battle of 1814 on Mackinac Island, MI, was to take place and we ran into our own Bobby Benser at the heavily attended event. Bobby, who runs our Original Murdick’s Fudge on the island (and in other locations), is a huge history buff and enjoyed a very brief chat with reenactment participant Evan Chalmers (in full … [Read more...] about Fire! Marching Back In History 200 Years, Reenactors Bring Mackinac Island’s Battle Of 1814 To Life
Bobby Talks Fudge on Fox 2 Detroit Morning TV Show
Bobby live! Fox 2 Detroit's The Nine morning TV show personality Kam Carman interviewed Bobby Benser today about our Sweet Summer treats and the upcoming Mackinac Island Fudge Festival on Aug. 22-23. Click HERE to watch his tasty TV2 morning show segment. "It's our 127th birthday on July 27 so we're giving away a free slice of Michigan Honey Butter fudge to the first 127 guests visiting our … [Read more...] about Bobby Talks Fudge on Fox 2 Detroit Morning TV Show
Happy Birthday To Us! We Turn 127 On July 27 — So Come Unwrap Your Free Gift!
Around here, we love to find things to celebrate. With that, Happy Birthday to us! On Sunday, we turn 127 years old. Mackinac Island’s original fudge shop, which opened its doors in 1887, continues its longtime tradition handcrafting all-natural fudge the same way original Murdick's family members did more than a century ago. Today, we continue to serve up fresh, gluten-free fudge, … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday To Us! We Turn 127 On July 27 — So Come Unwrap Your Free Gift!
Heating Blankets, Mackinac Island Weather Conditions Help Make Our Fudge So Uniquely Textured
Say good night to our awesome marble fudge-making tables! Before shutting off the lights at our Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City and St. Ignace fudge shops every night, we cover these precious tables with heating blankets to ensure that our first batch of fudge each morning is poured onto marble that is just the right temperature. As for our old-fashioned, 1887 recipe that Sara … [Read more...] about Heating Blankets, Mackinac Island Weather Conditions Help Make Our Fudge So Uniquely Textured
Original Murdick’s Fudge Family Supports Pediatric Cancer Research In Honor Of One Of Their Own
Recently, we donated sweets in honor of the sweetest of little girls, our own Gracie Irish, one of Original Murdick’s Fudge owner Bob Benser, Sr.’s grandchildren. There was a pediatric cancer research fundraising event in Ann Arbor and our family is heavily entrenched in research support, as Gracie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2005 at the age of 4. As a patient at the … [Read more...] about Original Murdick’s Fudge Family Supports Pediatric Cancer Research In Honor Of One Of Their Own
How Carnel, The Jovial Jamaican, Became Our Head Fudge Maker And Our Sweet Shop Team Trainer
Guest blog post by Brenda Horton, June 8, 2014 "How would you like to come to Michigan and learn how to make fudge?" That question changed Carnel Samuel's life forever. Nine years ago, Carnel was standing in line at a job fair in Jamaica, his home country. He'd gone to the fair hoping to be hired by a U.S. employer, although he'd never traveled outside of Jamaica. When … [Read more...] about How Carnel, The Jovial Jamaican, Became Our Head Fudge Maker And Our Sweet Shop Team Trainer
Longtime Mackinac Island Blogger Shares Her Original Murdick’s Fudge Adventures
Guest blog post by Brenda Horton, June 5, 2014 When the Benser family (owners of Original Murdick's Fudge) invited me to create some posts for their blog, I was flattered, excited and onboard immediately. If it means going to Mackinac Island, my bags are packed immediately. I jumped at the chance to come north for nine days before our planned visit in August. We arrived Sunday on the island … [Read more...] about Longtime Mackinac Island Blogger Shares Her Original Murdick’s Fudge Adventures
How Sweet It Is — We’re Fortunate To Have Pure Michigan Sugar Harvested From Our Own Back Yard
At the onset of our busy Sweet Summer season, it's a good time to think about how fortunate we are to have so many Pure Michigan suppliers and sources right in our own back yard. After all, what's Mackinac fudge without the freshest of ingredients? Today, we salute good old-fashioned sugar. Ours comes straight from Bay City-based Michigan Sugar Company (Pioneer/Big Chief Sugar). Our Mackinac … [Read more...] about How Sweet It Is — We’re Fortunate To Have Pure Michigan Sugar Harvested From Our Own Back Yard
Great Memories: Murdick’s Fudge-Making Holiday Season Wraps Up On Mackinac Island
WE KEPT THE LIGHTS ON! The holiday spirit was alive and well when we opened our Mackinac Island Main Street shop to make all-natural fudge, brittle and more for several snow-filled days, shipping thousands of holiday gifts coast to coast. The entire experience was a blast and we look forward to this new tradition for years to come! IN THE MEANTIME Please stay in touch on Facebook … [Read more...] about Great Memories: Murdick’s Fudge-Making Holiday Season Wraps Up On Mackinac Island
Straits of Mackinac Weather Forces Shop To Close Holiday Sales Early
Frigid Northern Michigan weather continues to threaten the movement of Mackinac Island ferries. Arnold Line captains and passengers have been reporting about the rough conditions along the route to and from Mackinac Island and St. Ignace for the past several days. Wicked winter temperatures often in the single digits, high winds blowing ice into both harbors, and clogged passageways are … [Read more...] about Straits of Mackinac Weather Forces Shop To Close Holiday Sales Early
Oakland Press Story Focuses on Family Involvement In Fudge Business
Murdick’s Fudge available this holiday Posted in The Oakland Press, 12-13-13 http://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyle/20131213/murdicks-fudge-available-this-holiday Bob Benser, Jr., Original Murdick’s Fudge owner and a Bloomfield Township resident, has announced Mackinac Island’s original fudge shop – Original Murdick’s Fudge — has re-opened its white clapboard store on Mackinac … [Read more...] about Oakland Press Story Focuses on Family Involvement In Fudge Business
Our Gift Box ‘Experience’ Treats You To Pure Michigan Tradition With Tasty Treats, Custom Note Cards And More
Great things come in small — and big — packages! We’ve created new gift boxes this year that are 100 percent all-natural holiday! Recipients receive their treats in a classic brown box with our “new old-fashioned” logo, complete with a classic horse carriage silhouette. When you open the box, you first break a special seal (shaped like a gift tag but also reminiscent of a classic ferry … [Read more...] about Our Gift Box ‘Experience’ Treats You To Pure Michigan Tradition With Tasty Treats, Custom Note Cards And More
Our Holiday Fudge Orders List Is Beginning To Look A Lot Like Santa’s Dec. 24 Itinerary
We’ve said this before during the past week: The Original Murdick’s Fudge Mackinac Island Main Street shop is busier than Santa’s workshop! In fact, our list of destination cities for our fudge orders to date sounds like Santa’s Dec. 24 travel itinerary. Lucky people in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee, California, Virginia, Indiana, Florida, Utah, Texas, Minnesota, Louisiana, … [Read more...] about Our Holiday Fudge Orders List Is Beginning To Look A Lot Like Santa’s Dec. 24 Itinerary
Mackinac Island Great Lakes Location And Climate Contribute To Our Fudge’s Unique Taste
The Original Murdick's Fudge family has been pouring confectionery onto marble tables for generations. And we Bensers are committed to and passionate about continuing that tradition, even as we re-open our Mackinac Island shop for the first time ever during the holiday season. Bob Sr. and Bobby — and the entire Benser family, including our energetic, chocolate-loving dog, Mac! —are super … [Read more...] about Mackinac Island Great Lakes Location And Climate Contribute To Our Fudge’s Unique Taste
Our Mackinac Island Shop Starts New Holiday Traditions
Dec. 7, 2013 will go down in history for Original Murdick’s Fudge. On this day, we are unlocking the door to one of our two Mackinac Island Main Street stores, tying on our fancy new aprons, and turning up the heat, fudge-style! Fudge maker Carnel, company prez Bobby Benser and the rest of our Mackinac gang are re-opening the shop (typically in hibernation this wintry time of year) for … [Read more...] about Our Mackinac Island Shop Starts New Holiday Traditions
