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Lemon Fudge

January 26, 2017 by Debi 10 Comments

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Lemon Fudge is like a sunny little addition to your snacking needs! It’s a little sweet and a little tart. Perfect for those of you (like me!) who LOVE lemon desserts!

And, I go on a bit of a rant for people to just please be nice!

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    • Be nice
    • Turn that frown upside down
    • Simple and free ways to be nice
    • Have you said something nice to someone today?
    • You’re GREAT!
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a piece of white fudge topped with lemon zest on a white plate with lemons behind it.

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Soapbox warning!

I don’t normally feel the need to get on a soapbox. So, please forgive me, because I’m going to go on a little rant. This rant is about how we treat others, and I wrote it a long time ago. I’m not sure why it took me so long to post it, but maybe with the state of the world right now I felt it was time to get it out there. And, no, if you’re reading this, it wasn’t written about you! Don’t think it was.

But, after the rant, I think I’ll sweeten you up with a sweet snack! Some Lemon Fudge. A little tart, a little sweet, just like this post! With that, here goes…

Lemon Fudge {just be nice}

Be nice

Why can’t people just be nice? Why does the first thing out of some people’s mouths have to be some snide remark, like how your socks don’t match? Or that you’re wearing yoga pants? Or hassling you about this, that, or the other? Why do some people insist on cutting other people down? I just don’t get it.

Cuts and jabs seem so petty and undermining. Why break people down? Why not try to build people up? Just think how far everyone could go if we all tried to build each other up, if we were all supportive and kind, if we were less self-absorbed.

You don’t show your love and compassion by making snarky remarks. You don’t. It takes far greater strength of character to show compassion and humility than bravado and pride. Stop trying to make yourself feel better by putting others down, please.

I had a boss once who would publicly bring up mistakes. That isn’t the way to manage. Sure, your employees don’t want to make mistakes for fear of ridicule, but that doesn’t mean they want to succeed. Why break people down? Instead, we should try to build people up. Make them want to succeed. Make them want to strive for the next greatest thing. Extend. Reach. Strive.

Turn that frown upside down

Why must some people point out our failures? Or maybe not even our failures, but something that they see that could go wrong? I spoke to two people this weekend about the weather. One stated that the rain would ruin the weekend.

The other stated that no matter what the weather, we’ll have a great time. Positivity goes a long way. It isn’t like anyone can change the weather.

All you can do is make the best of it. Buy an umbrella if you want to keep the rain off. Or, buy some galoshes and go stomp around in the puddles. Have fun with what you’re given. Dance in the rain. Get wet. You aren’t going to melt!

Simple and free ways to be nice

Ok, while I’m on this soapbox, hold the door open for other people. It doesn’t take long to take a brief look behind you to see if someone is close enough to have the door held open for them. That doesn’t take any money. It barely takes any time. And, how nice is it when other people hold the door for you? It says, I see you. I care. Thanks, I say! For holding the door. Thanks for being a kind person.

And, say “bless you” when someone sneezes. Or say “gesundheit” (which means good health in German) if bless you isn’t your thing. Again, it acknowledges that we are all people and doesn’t take any time of money. Just say you care!

Lemon Fudge {just be nice} easy dessert quick lemon Meyer lemon

Have you said something nice to someone today?

I don’t know that I’ll ever understand mean-spiritedness and the desire to point out flaws. There’s always a reason to be nice, to build people up, to have a positive attitude. I was brought up listening to Annie tell me that the sun’ll come up tomorrow. I may not always see the glass as half full, but I try.

Try to listen to what the Dalai Lama says. I try to practice his ideas of love and compassion. It’s difficult at times. I don’t always succeed. But, I’m human. I deserve some slack, not a chiding remark.

On that note, I recently read this (tear-jerking) article about being gentle with people from MamaMia.

Ok, that’s my soapbox for the day. Thanks for listening (er, maybe I mean reading). You’re great!

Lemon Fudge {just be nice} easy dessert quick lemon Meyer lemon

You’re GREAT!

What do ya think? How do you try to be nice, to care about others? Is there something that makes it easy for you? What makes it hard for you? Let me know in the comments below. 

And, like I promised, a really easy recipe for Lemon Fudge. A little sweet. A little tart.

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What do you do when life gives you lemons? Make this quick and easy Lemon Fudge

Recipe

Lemon Fudge

Lemon Fudge

Debi
Lemon Fudge – like a sunny little addition to your snacking needs! It's a little sweet and a little tart. Perfect for those of you (like me!) who LOVE lemon desserts!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 25 pieces
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 22 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 1 can 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • zest of 2 lemons divided use
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix the white chips and sweetened condensed milk together, and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring after each time, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the zest of one lemon, the lemon juice, lemon extract, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the fudge into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest over the top. Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until the fudge is completely set.
  • Remove the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper to lift it out. Use a sharp knife and cut the fudge into squares.
  • Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Cut the fudge into whatever size squares you’d like. If you do 3 cuts in each direction it’s really easy to cut it (in half and then in half again each direction), but this yields 16 large pieces of fudge. If you make 4 cuts in each direction, it’s a little more difficult but makes 25 nice sized pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword candy, fudge, lemon
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Filed Under: Bars, Bites, Dessert Nibbles Tagged With: Christmas, citrus, Cooking, desserts, etiquette, Food, fudge, gluten-free, kindness, lemon, nice, party, recipe, vegetarian, white chocolate

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  1. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

    January 26, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I totally get it. I’m that girl who had a “mean people suck” bumper sticker. I don’t understand mean spiritedness or just plain rudeness. I do understand fudge, though! Oh my gosh, the thought of the tart lemon against the sweet white chocolate has my cheeks tingling!

  2. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

    January 26, 2017 at 8:27 am

    I’ve never thought to make fruit flavored fudge- this looks so pretty and delicious!

  3. Suchi @elegantmeraki

    January 26, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Nom Nom, love lemony dessert!! This is just perfect.

  4. christinegalvani

    January 26, 2017 at 9:25 am

    I love this post! I do believe a positive attitude is important and love the idea of random acts of kindness. I appreciate and try to smile and nod or say hello to people I see during the day. Just that gesture makes a difference. 🙂

  5. Kavey at Kavey Eats

    January 30, 2017 at 3:06 am

    Firstly, can I just say that your lemon fudge looks gorgeous? Love your lemon recipes!
    Secondly, hell yes to just being nice. I don’t know what it is about some people that the only way they can feel better about themselves is to belittle others but I feel sad for them. Those little barbs they dismiss as being in jest are often hurtful and even when they aren’t super nasty, they can deflate someone’s happiness – there’s just no cause for that. And god yes on managers who rule by fear, I had one of those recently and was one of few who didn’t put up with his bully-boy tactics. The saddest thing was that he clearly thought that this was the sign of a strong manager and that he was a good manager! So sad.

  6. Joanne/WineladyCooks

    January 30, 2017 at 9:23 am

    Terrific post! It’s nice to be nice, doesn’t cost anything and if everyone was nice the world would be a better place. Fudge, I don’t think I’ve ever made, though it’s always on my must make list if it’s chocolate, BUT, I love your so very easy Lemon Fudge recipe. Hubby loves lemon so I’ll be making it in honor of your “Just Be Nice” movement. Let’s spread it around!

  7. shockinglydelicious

    January 30, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I appreciate your message, AND your recipe.

  8. foodhuntersguide

    February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I love the idea of this fudge… it looks light and lemony. Perfect. And thanks for the nice message!

  9. Erica (@Erica's Recipes)Erica S

    February 2, 2017 at 8:08 am

    First of all, yoga pants are always OK. Second, some people are just determined to be miserable I think. I know a mom who I literally never happy with her kids. Nothing they do is ever good enough, and it’s the point where we’re speaking up about it to her. Negativity is contagious, unfortunately. But positivity (is that a word?) is too, thank God.
    And this is just the prettiest fudge I have ever seen btw.

  10. Melody

    April 26, 2020 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    This recipe never fails me! All-time fav!

4.60 from 5 votes (4 ratings without comment)

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