The Toad & The Butterfly, a Blog

The caramel that's captured so many spoons

The caramel that's captured so many spoons


Claire Georges

At Fat Toad Farm, we spend hours gently hand-stirring fresh Vermont goat’s milk until it transforms into something unforgettable: rich, creamy, small-batch caramel made the slow way, just like it’s been done for generations.

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The secret ingredient is: don’t f* it up

The secret ingredient is: don’t f* it up


Claire Georges
Even when I messed up a dish, people were really into it. And key was that the ingredients were just that good. When you’re working with stuff that’s grown with care on small farms, it kind of doesn’t matter if the roast is a little overdone or the salad is a little weird. The flavor carries you.
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