There are so many wonderful things to love about Michigan, including Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island, says WJR-AM radio personality Frank Beckmann. In this recent radio interview with WJR-AM, our Bobby Benser, Jr., shares that it's the third season to re-open our Mackinac Island fudge shop for December and make fresh holiday treats that can be delivered by FedEx all over the nation. … [Read more...] about WJR’s Frank Beckmann Chats With Bobby Benser About Cold Mackinac Winters And Hot Holiday Gift Ideas
Inaugural ‘Sip N’ Sail’ Straits of Mackinac Cruises Pair Famous Mackinac Fudge With Fine Michigan Wines
Wine is divine when enjoyed with chocolate, but gets even better aboard one or our brand-new “Sip N’ Sail” events, which pair Michigan wines with Original Murdick’s fudges. Participants will enjoy leisurely cruising and stunning sunsets amid the beautiful Straits of Mackinac, while sampling four Michigan wines and a variety of fudge flavors. Original Murdick’s Fudge will partner with Arnold … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘Sip N’ Sail’ Straits of Mackinac Cruises Pair Famous Mackinac Fudge With Fine Michigan Wines
Here At Murdick’s Fudge, We’re Sweet On Education & Health, As We ‘Favor-Up’ for Two Big Fundraising Events
Original Murdick's Fudge loves to "do favors” for various hard-working nonprofits. We prepared 250 of our fudge favors that will sweeten a great event for Detroit’s Cristo Rey High School. As we are sweet on education, we sent a fresh mix of our Mackinac Island fudge favors that's sure to sweeten the school’s annual spring fundraiser, “Gems of Detroit,” held May 8 at Detroit’s Eastern … [Read more...] about Here At Murdick’s Fudge, We’re Sweet On Education & Health, As We ‘Favor-Up’ for Two Big Fundraising Events
Thrillist Website Names Mackinac Island’s Pink Pony The ‘Most Iconic Bar in Michigan’
Our Pink Pony Bar & Grill in the Chippewa Hotel rules as the island’s best entertainment hotspot. Hands down! And now the website Thrillist, which often recognizes all types of “best spots” around the country, puts the Pink Pony right up there as the “Most Iconic Bar in Michigan.” General Manager Brian Bailey and his Chippewa crew can take a bow for the vitality they create inside this … [Read more...] about Thrillist Website Names Mackinac Island’s Pink Pony The ‘Most Iconic Bar in Michigan’
Mackinac Island – America’s Top 10 Christmas Town – Stays True To Its Tradition
A few years back, HGTV named Mackinac Island a top-10 Christmas Town. And for good reason. The sleighful of winners also includes other towns in Vermont, Colorado and Alaska. A television special on these top 10 towns portrayed Mackinac Island as it really is in the winter — full of community spirit. The narrator noted that the island seems “locked in time.” And now Impulcity also named … [Read more...] about Mackinac Island – America’s Top 10 Christmas Town – Stays True To Its Tradition
MLive.com Reporter Calls Mackinac Island The “Grandest” Of His Michigan Travel Experiences
By MLive.com reporter John Gonzalez, Sept. 14, 2014. It’s our wonder, and it’s hard to explain to those who have never been to Mackinac Island. But reader Philo Beddoe summed it up best when he said Mackinac Island is: "One of, if not the grandest of all of Michigan’s hidden treasures. A trip back into time with a bevy of historical artifacts, monuments and relics of early America. Enjoy … [Read more...] about MLive.com Reporter Calls Mackinac Island The “Grandest” Of His Michigan Travel Experiences
Guest Fudge Maker Mary Pat Says That Creating The Perfect Loaf ‘Is Not As Easy As It Looks!’
Guest fudge maker Mary Pat Rosen had one sweet time recently, beginning with tying on an Original Murdick’s Fudge white apron, to shadowing sweet-shop fudge maker Carnel, to trying her hand (or did she use two?) at shaping the just-poured fudge concoction into a ready-to-slice richly delicious loaf. “We were on the island with other Cranbrook Schools (Bloomfield Hills, MI) moms (who are friends … [Read more...] about Guest Fudge Maker Mary Pat Says That Creating The Perfect Loaf ‘Is Not As Easy As It Looks!’
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
TV 9&10 Previews The War of 1812 History And Battle Reenactment This Weekend On Mackinac Island
Check out TV 9&10 Reporter Kalin Franks' interview with Phil Porter, director of the Mackinac State Historic Parks, here. The Mackinac Island battle from the War of 1812 happened on August 4, 1814. On Monday, August 4 at 3 p.m., actors will recreate the battle using authentic weapons, formations, uniforms and positioning on the exact spot the battle happened. Hundreds of reenactors and … [Read more...] about TV 9&10 Previews The War of 1812 History And Battle Reenactment This Weekend On Mackinac Island
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
We’re Celebrating Dear Old Dad For Father’s Day With Gift Ideas And Free Shipping
F is our favorite letter in the alphabet and not only because it stands for FUDGE. This month, we enjoy three ‘F’ celebrations all in a row -- Flag Day (June 14), Father’s Day (June 15) and Fudge Day (June 16). Don’t think for a sweet second that we at Original Murdick’s Fudge haven’t been thinking about these special ‘F’ days. For all three celebrations we are offering FREE SHIPPING until … [Read more...] about We’re Celebrating Dear Old Dad For Father’s Day With Gift Ideas And Free Shipping
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
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
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
