The Toad & The Butterfly, a Blog
The farmers market mistake I never minded making
I was positive that I'd figured out the best possible ice cream sandwich.
Turns out I hadn't bought a caramel company yet.
Your taste in caramel probably changed
These days, I still love caramel (I mean, why else would I buy a whole caramel company?). But what I want out of my caramel has changed.
Peak Season Strawberries Are Perfection
Peak season strawberries are perfect. I know that. You know that. The people standing in line at the farmers market know that. But...
The Sweet Summer Evening
Sticky fingers. Toasted marshmallows. Melted chocolate. And a drizzle of caramel before the closing graham cracker.
Just a little caramel
It starts with a spoon and a jar. Maybe you tell yourself you are just checking the texture. Just making sure it is still as smooth as you remember.
Life's Existential Questions
Once a month I sit down and map out newsletters and social posts. It makes life easier later, when I’m cranking out five newsletters and 10 social posts a week while running a whole dang company.
Let dessert be easy
There are two kinds of dessert people. The ones who plan ahead, bake from scratch, and have a cooling rack situation. And the ones who remember dessert about five minutes after dinner.
Turn breakfast into dessert
None of this requires new equipment, new skills, or even that much effort.
Your coffee is missing something
There are lots of ways to make coffee better. But I’m here to suggest the easiest possible upgrade.
The sweetest season is here.
All over the state, sugarhouses are firing up evaporators, steam is rolling out the roof vents, and people who know what they’re doing are turning tree sap into one of the greatest foods on earth.
A deeper cinnamon flavor, by design
If you have ever wondered why Fat Toad Farm Cinnamon Caramel tastes so layered and balanced, here is the secret: we use two kinds of cinnamon. On purpose.
Cold hands around a warm mug
I’ve been making it on cold weekend mornings, but it might be even better as an afternoon reset. Just a few minutes. Kettle on. Stir. Breathe.
Love at first spoonful
I think that Valentine's Day is as much about joy as it is about love. Joy for others, joy for yourself, joy for existence.
Putting my mark on our bestselling flavored caramel
When you cook with alcohol, especially in caramel, you concentrate everything. Good flavors get better. Bad flavors get louder. With only five ingredients in our Salted Bourbon Caramel, there is nowhere for a bad bourbon to hide.
Caramel Isn't Just For Dessert
It’s just as good on a cheese board as it is as a snack at the counter while dinner’s in the oven.
