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SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 9:49:03 AM)

Well, I think people should make whatever fudge they want for the Holidays. I appreciate your recipe contribution, and the spirit with which it was added to the thread. But, in defense of my recipe - I do have to say -  

I've been making this micro-wave fudge I listed for over 15 years now, and it works extremely well. I've never had a "bad batch". It is so easy a monkey could do it. It requires no thermometer, takes 15-20 minutes, has real sugar, and IMO, tastes great.

I also found a neat website - for anyone looking for Holiday packaging for their baked goodies:

www.nashvillewraps.com

Click on: Boxes, Gourmet Food and Candy, about one-third of the way down the left-hand column.

Then click on:
Gourmet Boxes Christmas  at the top of the page, toward the right hand side (these are the ones I really like - they come with their own ribbon attached).

There are many other choices listed, however, in different Holiday styles and sizes.


- Susan



Rumtiger -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 9:53:20 AM)

I prefer mini marshmallows as whole ingrediants than the fluff stuff you gotta mix in and get all messy with.



sub4hire -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 9:55:52 AM)

Or, you can give two gifts in one.  Put the stuff in tupperware or rubbermaid.  Whatever suits you.
That way when its gone they have the bowls, etc that they will use for years.

Ever notice how they want a fortune for bags, etc to wrap your stuff in?  That site you found seems pretty reasonable.  Just as long as you only buy one type of bag or box to pack everything in.



SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 9:59:34 AM)

I like the "Spirit of the season" expressed in Holiday packaging. I just ordered 18 of the ribboned large Peppermint-style boxes for a Cookie Exchange I am having in December. I figure people won't come with their own containers to take stuff home in - and I wanted it to offer them Holiday food containers for transport of their cookies to their home.

For years I have been using these tin Holiday containers Wal-greens sells at the Holidays. They were okay, but they were at least as expensive as what I just found on this website I just now listed - and on this site, I've got a lot more styles and sizes to choose from. 

But Tupperware is practical, too. People can use it all year round, and it might be really appreciated, as part of the gift, for that reason alone.

To each, their own - when it's Christmas - everybody gets to do what they want, IMO. [:)]

- Susan



sub4hire -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 10:07:35 AM)

You were looking under gourmet food packaging?  I only saw orders of 100 and up.
How did you get only 18?




SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 10:10:53 AM)

It depends on what you order. Re-check the site I listed above: www.nashvillewraps.com Go 1/3 of the way down the left-hand column, and click on:  Boxes, Gourmet Food and Candy.

There are tons of choices listed on this next page. The ones I particularly like are listed at the top of this page on the right, under: Gourmet Boxes Christmas.

You can order as few as 18 or 24 of the Holiday Gourmet Food boxes I mentioned above. I just ordered the X-large, rectangle, Peppermint-style boxes 15 minutes ago, and they were less than $2.25 each - they are even on sale.

This was less than I was paying for tin Holiday boxes at Wal-greens, and IMO they are much prettier, and each box comes with its own ribbon attached.

- Susan



SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:02:08 AM)

There are containers on that website for all kinds of baked goods - not just cookies. Candy, and Holiday wrapping paper, too.

- Susan 



sub4hire -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:04:05 AM)

Rum,
The recipe I posted you can easily make rocky road fudge with it as well.  Reason being you don't have to get the stuff all that hot.  Just enough to really melt the chips. 
Condensed milk is some sort of miracle time saver.  Whether used in cakes, pies or fudge.

I also make Susans fudge but I make it on the stove each year.  As well as the old fashioned takes a few hours from start to finish fudge.  Anything that you have to get to the right temp takes time.

You can definately tell the differences between the various recipes.  I'm not a chocolate person, but I do usually taste a small piece of the first piece of each batch so I know if it is decent enough to distribute.



SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:06:58 AM)

My doggie used to be my "taste tester". But he died 13 days ago, of lymphatic cancer. Whatever people say about dogs and chocolate, it never proved true with my pup - he loved it. Please no lectures on how bad it might have been for him - he is dead now anyway, so it's moot.

- Susan



soultoshare -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:07:52 AM)

Um, guys...there is no such thing as a BAD batch of fudge!  My mom "screwed up" a recipe one year, and now makes the best tasting tootsie roll fudge!!!!!  It sets up the same, but the texture is totally different from regular fudge. It is softer, almost gooey and melts in your mouth.

My sister has been layering fudge flavors for years.....again, an accident...she ran out of batches to make a complete pan, and dumped the peanut butter on top of the chocolate to fill the pan.  I'll be the one to experiment with different flavors....semi-sweet and peanut butter have been the staple in our family for years.  I do mainly cookies for the holidays, but will have to try out this fudge for sure!  And I'm NOT waiting for any holiday.......there is no reason for chocolate other than "just cuz I can!"  Thanks, Susan...I'm always on the lookout for new goodies!

Susan, sorry for your loss.....but our family has given chocolate to our pooches, and a few cats and one cockatiel with no adverse results for as long as I can remember, so I'm right there with you!  Why should humans have all the fun?  (Nope, ain't listening to any lectures either!  [:D] )



SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:09:52 AM)

I know - I haven't met many people who don't like fudge. OMG - what's not to like!?[:D][:)]

- Susan



sub4hire -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:12:16 AM)

Who is the taste tester now?  I like fudge just not the chocolately type.  Peanut butter is my fav.



breatheasone -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:15:01 AM)

anyone have a recipe for the old fashion flaky kind you need a candy thermometer for? 



sub4hire -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 11:58:04 AM)

Really, depends on what you like.

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge.
This marshmallow fudge is made with butter, sugar, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla, and pecans.
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 jar (7 1/2 ounces) marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pecan halves for garnish, optional

PREPARATION:
Heat butter in a heavy 3-quart skillet over low heat. Add sugar and evaporated milk; stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Continue to boil for about 4 minutes, or until a candy thermometer registers 226°. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted. Stir in marshmallow creme, pecans, and vanilla until well blended. Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Place on rack to cool. Refrigerate for several hours, or until cool enough to cut into squares. Cover and store in refrigerator.
My mother used to demand I make the old fashioned hershey cocoa fudge.  To me this took the longest of all fudges....yet it does have a distinct flavor to it I've never tasted in any other fudge. 



HERSHEY'S COCOA FUDGE




2/3 c. Hershey's cocoa
3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Thoroughly combine dry ingredients in a heavy 4 quart saucepan; stir in milk. Bring to a bubbly boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring to 234 degrees (soft ball stage). Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan. Remove from heat add butter and vanilla. Do not stir. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees. Beat until fudge thickens and loses some of its gloss. Quickly spread in a lightly buttered 8 or 9 inch square pan. Cool. 3 dozen squares.



SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 12:27:55 PM)

I am the taste tester now.

I am getting excited about making this fudge again this year.

In fact, I am seriously thinking of going into business doing it as an online business.

I just found a website: How creating an online business works  by LeeAnn Obringer. There are also companion articles, like: How promoting an online business works.

My sister is an attorney, and she can help me incorporate for free.

I have researched some FDA regulations, and there appear to be few limitations on making things in your own kitchen, and selling them.

I have Bachelor's in Business Administration (graduated cum laude), so I know about pricing and promotion (but there is always more to learn). I have several years of solid business experience, and a lot of marketing research experience, plus some start-up capital. I also have located some packaging suppliers, and also researched shipping options.

My sister and I are getting together Monday to talk the legal aspects over.

Heck, even if I stayed in my own kitchen and did this (and didn't rent a commerical kitchen), I figure I could net about 30K a year, working about 6-8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

If I rented a commercial kitchen, and hired an assistant well, probably I could make a lot more than that.

Plus - I'd be doing something I truly enjoy.

- Susan



camille65 -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 12:30:31 PM)

Sounds great [:D] I hope you do get something like that going.



SusanofO -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 12:35:57 PM)

I think it would be a LOT of fun.
I think it might take more time to get started up, than I have now (unless I really hurry and do it it the next few weeks, which I may be able to do, dunno yet). But if I get it started in time for Thanksgiving, I will let ya'll know.


- Susan



sub4hire -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 2:12:11 PM)

I'm sure a fudge business could be successful.  There are stores in all of the malls.  They key seems to be diversity.
Offer something for everyone, even those of us who aren't much into chocolate.

Marketing is key to.  Got any experience in it?



camille65 -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 2:20:30 PM)

Yup she does! Maybe we could have an official CM Fudgie flavor?

Wait.. not with the weirdos here, we could end up with skeery flavors hehe



Rumtiger -> RE: Fantasy Fudge - the best, easiest fudge ever! (9/28/2007 3:40:06 PM)

a fudge business.

Name it fudgepackers just for shock value and buzz and you can make quite a shitload of business, hell I know i'd go there.



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