Fudge. Decadent, rich, creamy and delicious. Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin… I don’t know many people who don’t like fudge. I am certainly not that person, which is why I was beyond delighted to meet with KT, the Kiltman himself, Kevin Thompson; visionary and founder of Shenanicandies. What does Shenanicandies make? You guessed it; FUDGE. But not just fudge, Funache. What is Funache? I’m glad you asked! Funache is somewhere between a fudge and a ganache. It is solid feeling and looking like a fudge as the foil wrapper is removed. That is where the fudge resemblance ends. It is smooth and creamy as it melts in your mouth. As the chocolate subsides, the subtle flavor comes to life. And what flavor! Kevin uses a wide variety of liquors to flavor Funache, from simple schnapps and cordials to single malts, absinthe and a 25-year-old Armagnac. This is a candy to experience and savor! Kevin hasn’t left out the kiddos, however. He has developed Ultra Funache which is made from extracts and other non-alcohol flavors, so it is 100% kid-friendly. It is just as creamy, smooth and delicious as its predecessor, but without the fun stuff, I mean, with out the alcohol. The sweetest part of Ultra Funache is that 10% of the purchase price of every box of Ultra Funache will be donated to local Youth Organizations. How can you taste some of this dreamy chocolate for yourself? You can visit https://shenanicandies.com/ to place your first of many orders or you can catch the Kiltman while he is out and about at his next fair venue. He is at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School every Tuesday and Sundays at Stony Creek Farm in Swansea. You can view his full schedule at Facebook.com/funache. Samples won't be necessary, you will fall in love with magic and madness of Shenanicandies!
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If you are like me, or ANY kid for that matter, you have been told countless times "don't eat that raw dough, it's bad for you" when you were a kid. Then you snuck a scoop to eat anyway. If you are a parent you have probably even said it to your own children (and snuck a nibble when they weren't looking). Well, I am pleased to tell you that you no longer have to deny your dough cravings or tell your kids they can't have any either... DOUGH has opened its doors at 48 Main Street in Fairhaven. I am not going to lie; I have been waiting for this moment! My mini-me and I went immediately after supper on opening day to check it out. We were not disappointed. We arrived just after 7:00. The owner and her staff were still all smiles, even after a long and busy first day. They were disappointed to inform us that they were out of a couple of flavors but I was happy they had such a successful first day. I loved the vibe of Dough right away; the cute, clean, shabby-chic ice parlor feel is very fun and welcoming. There is seating inside as well. We were offered samples of any flavor we wanted to try, but let's be honest, I KNEW it was going to be good! We chose Unicorn Magic and Cookies & Cream. So. Good. Dough offers a variety of toppings for their delicious edible dough and even gluten free options! You can also opt for ice cream if you are looking for a cool treat on a hot day. I don't think there are any bad choices here and you should make your way there to check it out for yourself. When you visit, be sure to comment below and tell me what flavor you chose and what you thought! |
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