Oh fudge! I missed posting last week. Too much on the ol’ plate? You betcha!

Too much confectionary intake due to too much bouncing around, attempting to get things done? You betcha! And for the record, excessive candy intake does indeed equal a mega sugar rush (it’s not a myth).

Rediscovering the flavorful world of fudge was a pleasant (scrumptious) diversion. Loved it as a kid. Maple walnut is still the best. Hadn’t seen it in a forever, but then I wasn’t looking for it … until it leaped from the cookies and candies counter. Outta sight and outta mind was now into buggy and into mouth. And really, what’s better than a delicious bite (or three) of sticky-sweet, creamy, melt-in-your mouth goodness?

Like my mouth in expectation of a tasty treat, my ears are forever perked in anticipation of kickin’/rippin’ rock-and-roll, be it old or new. Timing’s everything—or is that coincidence? A classic tune caught my attention … Vanilla Fudge … playing their big late 60s hit, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”.

For those not into rock history, American rock band Vanilla Fudge have been said to have inspired greats like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin and cited “to be one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal”. Impressive. As an FYI, they popped out five albums between 1967 and 1969, then disbanded a year later. But they’re back. Per their site, they’re still touring around with three of the original members. If you haven’t heard “You Keep me Hangin’ On” (yeah, the one originally recorded by the Supremes), take a listen. A different treat, to be sure.