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Fat Toad Farm Owners Manual

Fat Toad Farm Owners Manual


Claire Georges

Hopefully this handy-dandy manual will convince you that caramel is not just an ice cream topping! It's a baking ingredient, a coffee sweetener, a cheese companion, a snack maker and, yes, a perfectly acceptable spoonful of joy.

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The great maple in coffee debate

The great maple in coffee debate


Claire Georges

If you’re one of those people who still puts regular sugar in your coffee? Well, I can’t fix everything.

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A Love Letter to Peaches and Caramel

A Love Letter to Peaches and Caramel


Claire Georges

Vanilla and peaches belong together. And the rich, nutty depth of the goat's milk caramel completes it.

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Turn breakfast into dessert

Turn breakfast into dessert


Claire Georges

None of this requires new equipment, new skills, or even that much effort.

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Your coffee is missing something

Your coffee is missing something


Claire Georges

There are lots of ways to make coffee better. But I’m here to suggest the easiest possible upgrade.

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Cold hands around a warm mug

Cold hands around a warm mug


Claire Georges

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.

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The perfect combination

The perfect combination


Claire Georges

Our Salted Bourbon Caramel always does the best at tastings and events. It's the one that draws folks over from across the room.

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There is no wrong way

There is no wrong way


Claire Georges

"What should I eat the caramel on?" I think that the better question is, "Is there anything that the caramel *doesn't* taste good on?"

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