“I started making fudge with my mother when I was a teenager,” shares David “Bubba” Keck. “My mother passed away when I was eighteen and to honor her, as her legacy, I’ve been making fudge ever since.” Bubba has been cooking up these sweet treats for over fifty years, selling it on and off for over twenty years, and in December of 2019, he opened Bubba’s Fudge and Nuts, LLC. “I use quality ingredients and make everything as fresh as I can to extend shelf life, and because I cook every batch personally, the buck stops with Bubba.”
Although classic chocolate fudge remains a most popular staple in Bubba’s collection, over the years, he has developed approximately sixty different flavors of fudge. “I love to create new fudge flavors, trying to make them taste just like those familiar treats,” says Bubba. “We just created Caramel Apple that people say tastes identical to the treat they get at the fair and carnivals.”
At any one time, Bubba’s Fudge and Nuts offer ten regular fudge flavors with additional seasonal flavors rotating on and off the menu. While it is difficult for him to choose one flavor over another, when pressured Bubba admits that his personal favorite flavor currently is the new Caramel Apple but his all-time favorite from his creations is the Orange Cream (tastes like Creamsicle). For those looking to mix a little salty with the sweet, Bubba also makes Pecan Brittle and Rachel’s Razzmatazz, a deluxe trail mix featuring praline pecans which is named after his daughter, Rachel, who helps with the graphic design aspect of the business.
One thing Bubba loves about running a small business is his ability to give back to the community. “We donate a minimum of 10% of every dollar made to the organizations we support. God blesses us and we, in turn, get to bless others,” shares Bubba. “I’m able to utilize the business to help support various organizations, non-profits and causes to help others and to be a blessing.” Specifically, Bubba partners locally with Project Life, a clothing and food bank where he volunteers once a week, and Cooper Ridge Farm, a therapeutic farm that serves local kids and young adults with special needs.
Bubba’s treats are packaged in sizes sure to satisfy any sweet craving. “Fudge comes in 8oz. Hunks (4x3.5” rectangles) and Lovin’ Spoonful Jars, which are more personal and can be heated in the microwave for individual consumption, pouring on cake, ice cream, popcorn, you name it,” says Bubba.” To sample a variety of flavors, the party trays are the way to go. The trays come in varying sizes and offer different combinations of fudges and nut products.
As the holiday season approaches, consider gifting sweet treats to family, friends, and business associates and clients. “We can handle corporate gift orders, start to finish; from getting the mailing lists to shipping so it gets there on time,” he adds. “Working with our customers to customize packages by adding business cards, notes, etc. is one of our best traits. We currently can ship anywhere in the U.S. and have shipped to Canada and Europe as well.”
For more information on placing an order, to browse the current flavor offerings, and to get on the mailing list for flavor updates, visit bubbasfudgeandnuts.com. Because the website handles one shipping address at a time, contact Bubba via email at Bubba@bubbasfudgeandnuts.com for orders being shipped to multiple locations. Questions and orders can also be taken by calling 706-699-6090, but please leave a voicemail as Bubba can often be found creating new batches of fudge and is unable to get to the phone, so he will return the call as soon as possible.
Regular fudge flavors:
Chocolate, Chocolate with pecans, Pecan Patty’s, Peanut Butter Crunch, Peanut Butter, Cookies & Crème, Orange Cream, Coffee Toffee, Double Vanilla and Butter Pecan
Current seasonal fudge flavors:
Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint Patty’s, Salted Caramel Praline, Makin’ Bacon, Mint & Cookies, and more
Other Treats:
Pecan Brittle, Rachel’s Razzmatazz premium trail mix, with more on the way
Bubba’s Fudge & Nuts can be found at the following retailers:
Evans: Cudos2U
Martinez: Living Simply Blessed
Augusta: Goody Two Shoes (local pick-up location), Augusta & Co.
Aiken: Little Red Fox Shop, Happy Prompts
North Augusta: Shoppe 3130, Sweet Fig Market
