The Caramel Theory

Thanksgiving is here, and we are going to Georgia. I'll be happy to see family, but it won't be the same. There is no home to go home to. I don't have a kitchen to cook in. Even though I cooked very little, I still liked to be able to if I wanted.

I'm fighting the dreaded malady of depression. It's a constant battle, but I can put on my happy face and no one will know. It's what I do best. 

My daughter, her husband and the baby are coming and we are staying in our pastor's and wife's home.  They offered. I'm not complaining.  It's just not home.  The kids are sad because this is their first Christmas since the sale of our home, their childhood home.  I wonder if they will ride by or if it will make them sadder. 

This time of year, I crave my mama's cooking and that includes chocolate pie, banana pudding, carrot cake, pound cake and German chocolate cake.  Yes, we all like something different and she accommodated.

I met a lady Saturday at the Holiday Bazaar who does a whole lot of baking. 

She had such a pretty presentation. Yelp, FREE and yuuuuumy!

The salted caramel was divine.  I didn't want to be like the ladies in the supermarket standing in line to sample the product.  

These young girls are making a living the smart way, though probably not the easiest.  At least we know that homemade will never go out of season. 

The Caramel Theory

by Jessica Renaud

My theory is simple - The best way to create rich, creamy, flavorful caramels is by combining high quality, local, and organic ingredients. 

The Caramel Theory was created in the wee hours of the morning by owner Jessica. Always one to make things from scratch, caramel was no exception. Her holiday gifts of homemade caramel were so enjoyed by friends and family that Jessica decided to make them available to the public, and The Caramel Theory was born. 

Each recipe is thoughtfully created to bring out the natural flavors of each ingredient. The sugar is slowly caramelized until a rich, copper color has been achieved. Other local and organic ingredients are then added to create each unique flavor. The Caramel Theory caramels are corn syrup-free and made with no artificial flavors creating a clean, authentic caramel taste unlike the rest! 

When Jessica is not selling her caramel at local craft fairs and farmer's markets, she works full-time as a pediatric nurse. But she is never too far from the kitchen. 

Visit Jessica on line at www.TheCaramelTheory.com.

Are you baking this Thanksgiving?  Have a Happy one and enjoy your loved ones. 

Bonnie:)