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Picture this: a sleek, cool marble slab, a dusting of flour, and the rhythmic motion of kneading dough on its smooth surface. The aroma of rising bread fills the air, making you anticipate the delightful crunch of crust and the softness of the crumb within. This scene is not a new one. It has been repeated countless times over the centuries, thanks to the enchanting magic of marble.Marble's culinary journey starts in the ancient world, from the great Roman Empire to the grandeur of Greece. Renowned for its beauty, marble was a symbol of prestige and wealth, often used in constructing grand edifices and sculpting timeless statues. However, in the kitchen, marble played a different role. Its cool temperature and...

Marble slabs have been used to make the best-tasting fudge since the tasty accident came into existence in the late 1800s. (The treat’s name probably comes from the old post-accident saying “Oh, fudge!”) Marble is the ideal surface for making fudge because of its unique insulator properties. It’s able to absorb the excess heat produced by the sugary mass that will soon become fudge better than any other material. This unique insulation makes marble slabs optimal for tempering fudge. Cooling fudge on a marble slab prevents the warm sugary mass from forming unwanted hunks of sugar crystals. Instead, all that sugary sweetness remains in the finished product. The result is an unparalleled appearance, texture, and taste for your fudge.   ...