When brands started working seriously with Australian bloggers, I realised that what I wasn’t seeing, were any of my favourite Tasmanian brands working in the social media sphere. That made me sad, as there are so many amazing Tasmanian businesses that I would love to work with. So, I decided to approach some businesses that I personally love, in order to share them here, on my blog.
I wanted to work with businesses that were both family friendly and relatively budget friendly – either to show off Tasmania’s amazing produce, or things to do in Tasmania with a family.
Showcase Tasmania is my answer to this. Each week (until I run out of businesses who want to participate,) I’ll be showing off some of Tassie’s finest here. I’ve got some exciting things planned, so stay tuned.
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The Fudge A’fare are husband and wife team, Danielle Quinn and Matthew Gould. Danielle has been a pastry chef for over 20 years and she has honed her craft in several high-end pastry establishments both here and overseas.
Working out of the commercial kitchen on their property, they produce and sell 17 different flavours of fudge. Their philosophy is to only do one thing, but to do it better than anyone else.
I was lucky enough to be sent all of The Fudge A’fare’s fudge to try and I have been taking my job as fudge taster very seriously, nibbling at every opportunity. Amy and Isaac are, as always, very helpful, choosing to scream over which flavour they would like RIGHT NOW and HIS PIECE IS BIGGER THAN MINE!!! It’s been fun (for me – less for them, as screaming gets them no fudge and time outs. I’m not great at sharing fudge).
Amy is rather a fan of both the Cherry flavoured fudge and the Raspberry one, and I loved the Apricot and Almond, the Jaffa, the After Dinner Mint and and and and…..
Actually, I like all of them.
Isaac likes them all too.
What is more astonishing than all of these flavours being produced in their home, is that Danielle and Matthew have created this award winning business and are continuing to run it, just themselves, with a three year old and a four month old underfoot.
I’m not sure about you, but some days I struggle to cook dinner with my two running around, let alone make, pack and sell fudge that wins countless awards.
I’m amazed.
The fudge is Gluten Free, as well as being free of artificial colours and flavours and it tastes absolutely divine. Really.
If you would like to order some fudge (really, you should order some fudge, you won’t be disappointed) you can download the order form here and the price list here (word docs), and then email the order form directly to Danielle and Matthew at thefudge@bigpond.net.au
PS, family? I think I know what I would like for Christmas, please.
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I wasn’t paid for this post and I approached The Fudge A’fare myself in order to work with them. They rather nicely agreed to my proposal and sent me fudge to try. They may possibly now be on my list of favourite people. I’m just saying.
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30 responses to “Showcase Tasmania: The Fudge A’fare”
Mmm, fudgey goodness. I’m going to save my pennies and order some – at the moment my favourite fudge brand is Gran’s, but after this post I may have to change alliance…
And, at only $4 for a 80g block, it’s not expensive either. ($45 for 2kg catering pack…)
Does it count as a ‘catering pack’ if you’re only catering for yourself?
Absolutely. If I can find somewhere to keep it away from little hands, I am going to buy myself one.
I’ve put through an order for a bunch of 80g blocks. Now wishing they were here yesterday 😉
Oh excellent! What flavours did you order?
After Dinner Mint, Milk Choc, Caramel Choc, Raspberry Choc, Dark Choc, Mocha Choc, Choc Creme & Leatherwood Honey.
Chocolate was definitely on the brain tonight. 😉
Yum!
It was the dark choc fudge that cured my flu.
Goodness, it looks and sounds delightful…and the fact they manage to produce such an award winning product with the demands of a young family is impressive!
Have you contacted Ashgrove Cheese?
Just curious as I LOVE their Wasabi Cheese 😀
They do produce amazing fudge, I am in awe.
I have contacted Ashgrove, but I’ve had nothing back from them and it’s been around a fortnight now. Sadly, they’re probably not going to come on board. I love their cheese too.
I will categorically state that the Fudge A’Fare’s dark chocolate fudge cured my flu. I was starting to feel very fluey, with a headache, very heavy shoulders and a sniffly nose. I ate an 80 g block of fudge, thin slice by thin slice over the course of 2 days and my Flu symptoms eased.
I will definitely be ordering some of their fudge. Thanks Veronica for this post and thanks to the Fudge A’Fare for their generosity.
mmmm, I love fudge and it’s gluten free.
and it was seriously Yummy Tiff.
Yes! Gluten free!
I love fudge!!
I usually make my own, but only one flavour, plain chocolate.
Now I want some….
Absolutely delicious fudge. I used to make my own, but it always crystalised and since I’ve had kids, it ends up being too much like hard work.
Sounds divine, Veronica.
I’ve approached two Tassie food businesses and both were a little reluctant. I think it came down to them not yet understanding social media and blogs. So it’s really heartening to see you working with Fudge A’Fare. Anything that pushes Tassie produce is a good thing!
Oh, and fudge…. hugely envious!! Hehe! 🙂
I’ve approached a few who just haven’t returned my emails and another couple who have been quite quick to get on board, once they realised I wasn’t asking for payment, just a working relationship with them. I might email you and see who you’ve approached.
Now that looks divine. I love that there is nothing artificial, gluten free…. I cannot see a flavour I would not like. I am not really a chocolately type of girl but fudge is a different matter. Hardly ever buy it as used to love my grandmother’s….. But this would tempt me. Shame I am in the UK!
It is such a shame you’re in the UK, as it is absolutely amazing fudge.
Hmm… I am a fudge lover too… think I shall be going to check out their pricing and order me some!!
Great to read about an awesome Tassie business!!
Definitely, do it! They’re great and they were absolutely fantastic to email backwards and forwards with. Some of the best communication I’ve had with a business.
mmmmmm…. fudge………… *drool*
Do they do a sample pack? So I can try them all?
I think this is a great idea, look forward to future Showcases 🙂
Sadly, no sample pack, but you should try them all anyway! They’re not expensive and they are absolutely divine.
Incredibly jealous you got to sample all of this delicious fudge! Good luck with the rest of your Showcase Tasmania project.
You should buy some, it’s seriously delicious.
Ok, I just got my order and this stuff is UNREAL.
Will take it to my manager at the ice cream factory tomorrow, see if she likes it enough to put it in ice cream.
Om nom nom.
Is it weird that I am really excited you love it? I think it’s amazing and putting it in icecream sounds like the most indulgent thing I can think of.
I don’t think so, I get excited when ‘good quality’ people like the things I do 😉
We currently do a chocolate fudge ice cream, but it would be wayyyy better with this fudge. Mmm.