The Fudgery At Gatlinburg

I’m one of those people who can totally resist chocolate for weeks or even months on end, there’s absolutely nothing that can arouse my yearning to indulge in the selfish act of consuming these calorie rich sweets unless of course its freshly made fudge. Understanding this I try my best not to put myself in a situation or near a place where they make this old fashioned creamy fresh fudge using a marble slab and a paddle to turn it, and slowly swirl it, to gently pull it, and fold it, until it’s so smooth and creamy, this sultry choreographed act used to entice the fudgertrophobics is almost unethical in my opinion. Watching the fudge being made right before your eyes can be exciting, some find it educational, I personally find it torturous and and a marketing strategy that is both unfair and effective. I tried to buy the paddle but the proprietor wouldn’t consider an offer and asked me to go back around the counter with the rest of the customers since only employees were allowed in that area… I’m thinking it must be an insurance thing?
Well after pushing and shoving a few kids and old ladies out of the way I finally made it to the counter where I tried my best to choose between the 19 different flavors of delectable fudge offered here, and after tasting them all decided on the Extraordinary Chocolate, a full pound of it, thinking it would last me until I got back to my truck parked a few blocks away only to find I had to share…
So take my advice and buy three half pound slabs and get a fourth one free if you find it’s impossible to ignore that little voice inside your head, you may also want to accept the small bag offered at checkout, carrying it in your hand forces you to eat it all at once and could get you some strange looks from the tourist on the crowded streets… like I care — (this really is the best fudge around)