Oh, Fudge

[NancyH]

The weekend before last, we were at the WSM to shop for our Heartland Gathering dinner. I encountered Sam of Farmers Market Fudge in Booth 80 (the Short Leg of the Produce Ring).

Since we planned to make everything for our Gathering Feast from scratch, I couldn't really buy any of Sam's wares - but I tasted some peanut butter chocolate fudge to die for!

I asked Sam for some info about his business, which has been open for about 4 weeks. He says that he and his wife, Deb, have been making fudge and candy for over 27 years. Prior to being at the West Side Market, they were involved with the North Union Farmer's Markets at Shaker Square and Crocker Park.

They have literally put a commercial candy-making kitchen in their WSM stall and it is beautiful! Sorry I didn't think to snap a picture.

They offer a nice variety of Fudge flavors, and say that they use Belgian and Belgian based chocolate in all of their chocolate candy. They make Truffles, Buckeyes, Chocolate Covered Pretzels and Clusters.

They also make all kinds of Nut Brittles when the weather is not too humid - I am looking forward to trying their Spicy Wasabi Chili Pepper Brittle come the fall!

They don't have a website yet, but I'll post it when they do (if they send it to me!).

[torakris]

Nancy, thanks for this post. I will check them out the next time I am there!