Local Thornlie couple Lucy Owen and Hugh Campbell have purchased "Gidge Gourmet Fudge" and joined the market rounds in Perth and the South West of WA.
I ran into the young couple at the Mundaring Markets this morning as they sampled their fudge to young and old and to my surprise, seemed to be one of the busier stalls.
I'm told they will be keeping the original business name despite the business being based in Perth's southern suburb of Thornlie. Some changes will be made to the flavor offerings and a large emphasis on the traditional fudge making methods.
"Production is definitely the heart and soul of the business. As any fudge chef will tell you, fudge can be tricky and is a labor of love!"
We laugh as Lucy tells me that Hugh, her partner in life and in business, is the critiquing sampler and rarely complains! While we talk, Hugh is busy chatting with customers and offering samples and appears to be very much in his element, welcoming the groups of people that stop by to taste and purchase.
Lucy tells me, "I'm really excited to play with flavour combinations. Culinary Lavender is on my 'to try' list of ingredients."
Salted caramel, Maple and Walnut and Rum & Raisin are also mentioned as well as some truffle infusions specially made for the Manjimup 'Truffle Kerfuffle' that they will be participating in later in June 2013.
The standout for me though was the "traditional" fudge (or Ugly Fudge as I've come to think of it!)
Yes - those are teeth marks in my block of traditional! There is something gorgeous and simple about the caramelised buttery flavour. It is crumbly and sweet and reminds me of fudge I ate when I was a child.
The Lemon flavour tastes almost like a Sorbet and Lucy tells me they pick up their lemons from "whomever has a tree with some going!"
There is something warm and welcoming about the couple and their stall. Whether its the polka dots and bunting, the generous samples or the warmth that radiates from the owners.... it's hard to say.
Perhaps I'm just romanced by the sweet fudgey flavours! :)
Its great to see a young Thornlie couple bringing a smile to the faces of so many. Seems the 'good old fashioned way' of making fudge is still alive and well!
Forever 6108!
Online @
www.gidgegourmetfudge.com.au/
On Facebook @
www.facebook.com/GidgeGourmetFudge?fref=ts
Truffle Kerfuffle
www.trufflekerfuffle.com.au/
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