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hey kimbo! i just read this. you have a couple options:
first, if you want something to add caramel into, and you don't want to make something from scratch (and i agree with lynx, it's an easy thing to make and well worth the trouble), you can go the easy route and buy the caramels and melt them in a double boiler, or over low heat. that is actually how a lot of people (unfortunately) make caramel apples. while the viscosity is quite thin over heat, it will certainly return to a more firm state if given a chance to cool down.
second, i'd recommend you make your own. it's really so very simple. not knowing what you want to do with it limits the suggestions. good caramel is simple, but timely because the key to making it is low heat and, ideally, a thermometer to monitor your heat if you're planning to make candy.
the first step is caramelizing the sugar, which usually is done with water. i like it nearly burnt (also called extra-dark caramel) which has a different and far superior flavor to the bland stuff you buy that is way too sweet and cloying for me.
however, you can also caramelize the sugar without water first. my grandmother had a recipe called "mexican caramels" which basically requires you to dump a bunch of white sugar in the pot and heat it slowly until it melts into a dark liquid and you go from there.
once the sugar caramelizes, the next steps are dictated by the usage. if you want a recipe, you know where to find me. : )
first, if you want something to add caramel into, and you don't want to make something from scratch (and i agree with lynx, it's an easy thing to make and well worth the trouble), you can go the easy route and buy the caramels and melt them in a double boiler, or over low heat. that is actually how a lot of people (unfortunately) make caramel apples. while the viscosity is quite thin over heat, it will certainly return to a more firm state if given a chance to cool down.
second, i'd recommend you make your own. it's really so very simple. not knowing what you want to do with it limits the suggestions. good caramel is simple, but timely because the key to making it is low heat and, ideally, a thermometer to monitor your heat if you're planning to make candy.
the first step is caramelizing the sugar, which usually is done with water. i like it nearly burnt (also called extra-dark caramel) which has a different and far superior flavor to the bland stuff you buy that is way too sweet and cloying for me.
however, you can also caramelize the sugar without water first. my grandmother had a recipe called "mexican caramels" which basically requires you to dump a bunch of white sugar in the pot and heat it slowly until it melts into a dark liquid and you go from there.
once the sugar caramelizes, the next steps are dictated by the usage. if you want a recipe, you know where to find me. : )
gypsygirl crazed? perhaps. loon? sometimes.
but even better, i'll hook you up with a recipe if you want to make some. i don't usually abide by recipes much. honestly, i consider them more to be suggestions, not rules. but basically, i substituted fresh espresso in the place of water, used pulverized chocolate covered espresso beans to mix in, and threw in some high quality italian espresso powder for good measure.
the first time i made these, i ate a few and was practically vibrating in 15 minutes. that night i was levitating above my bed. however, i'm already spazzy and hyper, so caffeine might not be so impactful on you. but consider yourself warned.
and yeah, they're delish. : )
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Can you guys please pray for my mom? She just texted me that they are robbing the bank where she works at and is asking for prayers. They have all the employees hiding under their desks. I'm worried. 
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I am lol cracking up at the description of your reaction to eating this! Thank you, I can't stop smiling, and I really want to try these, but i may be like you in this regard, or worse, and would probly have a heart attack. Debating whether or not it's worth it. I'm leaning towards yes. Lol again thanks gypsy for the great laugh today♥
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I am lol cracking up at the description of your reaction to eating this! Thank you, I can't stop smiling, and I really want to try these, but i may be like you in this regard, or worse, and would probly have a heart attack. Debating whether or not it's worth it. I'm leaning towards yes. Lol again thanks gypsy for the great laugh today♥
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by the way, i rationalize all my adventures (and mishaps) under the label of being an "experiential learner". or a joyfully-seeking, merry-making and chaos-finding adventurer.
or something like that. : )
p.s. melita, i'll send you the recipe, then YOU can bring me some. ; p
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Okay, she just texted that everyone is okay. They did steal money and I believe they got away. I'm not 100% sure yet, but she is safe. The cops just left so I guess it's all good. She can't talk much because she's working. Just wanted to give me an update.
Thank you all so much for praying for her. I was worried. This isn't the first time they rob a bank where my mom is working at and it's always terrifying.
You all are such a blessing. I'm so thankful that I have been more involved with CC lately. I feel like I've found an online family of fellow believers and it's such a great thing to have! Again, thanks for praying.
Thank you all so much for praying for her. I was worried. This isn't the first time they rob a bank where my mom is working at and it's always terrifying.
You all are such a blessing. I'm so thankful that I have been more involved with CC lately. I feel like I've found an online family of fellow believers and it's such a great thing to have! Again, thanks for praying.