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The farmers market mistake I never minded making

The farmers market mistake I never minded making


Claire Georges

I was positive that I'd figured out the best possible ice cream sandwich.

Turns out I hadn't bought a caramel company yet.

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Your taste in caramel probably changed

Your taste in caramel probably changed


Claire Georges

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.

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Peak Season Strawberries Are Perfection

Peak Season Strawberries Are Perfection


Claire Georges

Peak season strawberries are perfect. I know that. You know that. The people standing in line at the farmers market know that. But...

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The Sweet Summer Evening

The Sweet Summer Evening


Claire Georges

Sticky fingers. Toasted marshmallows. Melted chocolate. And a drizzle of caramel before the closing graham cracker.

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Just a little caramel

Just a little caramel


Claire Georges

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.

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Let dessert be easy

Let dessert be easy


Claire Georges

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.

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