Father’s Day and Fudge Day are colliding in a delicious clash this year. And what better way to celebrate than by turning dads into delectable fudge flavours? We asked people what fudge flavour best represents their fathers, and the reasons behind their sweet selections. From nutty nuances to caramel complexities, their answers were as rich and varied as fudge itself. Read on…
Rocky Road
Who: Palak Talwar and Tony Talwar
Fudge of choice: Rocky Road
“My father is a classic, like chocolate,” 30-year-old Palak Talwar shared. She went on to explain that his quirks are like the surprising walnuts and marshmallows in rocky road fudge, making him unpredictable, yet always entertaining. “You never know what to expect,” said the web designer, “but you always have fun with him,” she added.
Mint Chocolate Chip
Who: Sneha Gupta and Badshah Gupta
Fudge of choice: Mint Chocolate Chip
“Mint chocolate chip, I think,” Sneha Gupta mused about her dad. She elaborated saying her father is cool like mint and reliable like chocolate chips. “He's always refreshing and dependable, and we have the best time when I am in town. Be it listening to his adventures or laughing about my shenanigans, it’s always a new kind of fun,” the 29-year-old explained, emphasising his steady and invigorating nature.
Coconut Surprise
Who: Adil Rashid and Rashid Ahmed
Fudge of choice: Coconut Surprise
“Coconut surprise, definitely,” Adil Rashid laughed. “Because he’s nuts and unpredictable,” the guitarist elaborated. He explained further, sharing that his father loves joking around with friends and eating junk food. “He talks about random things he has no idea about and buys things on a whim. Once, he bought a home-theatre system with no real plan to use it. It was never set up, and he never learned how to use it. But he enjoyed the process of buying it!”, the 36-year-old added.
Maple Walnut Fudge
Who: Anindya Das and Gautam Das
Fudge of choice: Maple Walnut Fudge
"My dad is a Maple Walnut Fudge — original, made with a lot of stuff, only the best quality, and difficult to make,” 43-year-old Anindya Das declared proudly. He explained that his father is like the fudge because he’s unique, warm, high quality, and takes a lot of effort!
Maple Walnut Fudge
Who: Nondinee Chattopadhyay and Arkadev Chattopadhyay
Fudge of choice: Maple Walnut Fudge
“When I was younger, I never liked walnut fudges. I thought that walnuts and chocolate didn’t go together; one had a bitter aftertaste and the other was simply decadent and sweet,” Nondinee Chattopadhyay reflected. She continued, explaining how as she grew up, she learned to love the sweetness and bitterness swirled together in each bite of the fudge. “With that in mind, I compare my father to a walnut fudge. To me, he can at times seem grumpy and maybe even bitter, but the sweetness under all that shines through, especially when it needs to.” The 16-year-old added that she has learned that without his grumpiness and sweetness rolled into one, he wouldn’t be the person she loves.
