The Beginning

For more than thirty years, caramel-making quietly wove its way through our family life along the Oregon Coast — from coastal gatherings to holidays shared between siblings, cousins, and generations around the kitchen. Recipes were passed hand to hand, shaped more by memory and tradition than measurement.

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Years later, I found my way to California’s Central Coast and fell in love with the beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey Bay, and Big Sur. What began as home eventually became inspiration. The rugged coastline, the salt air, the warmth of gathering, and the spirit of hospitality felt deeply familiar — connected somehow to the coastal traditions I had carried with me for years.

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While baking itself was never my profession, entrepreneurship and creative hospitality have always been at the center of my work. Over time, I realized these family recipes deserved more than occasional gatherings and handwritten recipe cards. They deserved to become an experience others could share. And so, Caramel by C was born — rooted in family tradition, inspired by the California coast, and created to bring together thoughtful gifting, artisan craftsmanship, and the timeless beauty of coastal living.

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The Craft

Every batch of Caramel by C is handcrafted in small batches in Carmel-by-the-Sea using thoughtfully selected ingredients and a process that favors patience over shortcuts.

Slowly cooked to develop rich depth and warmth, our caramels are inspired by the landscape that surrounds us — the salt air of Monterey Bay, the rugged beauty of Big Sur, and the golden warmth of the Carmel coastline.

The result is a caramel that feels both nostalgic and elevated: buttery, rich, softly finished with sea salt, and deeply connected to the place it came from.

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​The Promise

We believe meaningful things are made slowly.

Every piece of Caramel by C is created with intention — thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and inspired by the coast we call home. It is a small luxury rooted not only in flavor, but in connection: to family, to tradition, and to the spirit of gathering and sharing.

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