~*~*~For some reason Etsy has decided it was a good idea to feature this item's single ancient one-star review on the top of the reviews page, even though it's full of lies (I don't use granulated sugar in my caramels or plastic in my packaging, for one thing) and Etsy's customer service has been no help in this matter at all. Please feel free to scroll through my many, many five-star reviews for a more accurate representation of my shop.~*~*~
By ridiculously popular demand ... the sampler!
PLEASE NOTE that the photo isn't indicative of what the sampler contains -- some flavors in the photo may be seasonal or discontinued and not currently available. Right now the sampler contains 2 large individually labeled caramels in each of the following flavors:
Hawaiian red sea salt
vanilla
espresso
lavender brown sugar
vanilla-orange creamsicle
maple
green tea chai
NEW mango matcha
I hand wrap the caramels in eco-friendly compostable clear cellophane, label them individually so you know what you're eating, and package them in biodegradable cellophane bags tied off with multicolored yarn made from reclaimed cotton and banana fiber by a fair-trade women's cooperative in Nepal. I can include a handwritten gift tag at no extra cost -- just ask! The wrappers and bags are compostable; the padding I pack the boxes in is recycled and recyclable.
All of my caramels are dairy-free, gluten-free, corn syrup-free, virtually soy-free, free of most common allergens*, and 100% vegan. Don't worry, they don't taste healthy in the slightest. They're creamy and chewy and decadent, and many many nonvegans have loved these caramels and couldn't tell the difference from the traditional version. I use organic and fair-trade ingredients wherever possible.
*ALLERGEN NOTE: The only soy I use is the tiny amount that occurs in Earth Balance vegan butter. I have friends that are severely soy-allergic and can eat Earth Balance with no reaction, so I hope it's safe for everyone. That said, I cannot guarantee a total lack of cross-contamination with allergens that exist in my kitchen (soy, gluten, corn) so, of course, if you have a severe allergy to even trace amounts of these allergens, please play it safe & avoid. I don't want you to get sick! Being sick sucks! As for common allergens that DO occur in the caramels, the carrot cake flavor has walnuts and the marzipan has almonds, and they are ALL coconut milk-based, so if you are allergic to coconut, PLEASE AVOID! If there are some less-common allergens that concern you, ask away. I answer fast. :)
They have a room temperature shelf life of at least a couple of weeks and they'll freeze pretty much indefinitely. They're coconut milk-based so they may be pretty soft when they arrive in the mail if it's warm where you are, and if you leave them in the fridge or outside in the cold too long they'll get very hard. They're happiest at room temperature.
I can make larger orders upon request -- convo me if interested. Same goes for custom orders. If you have an idea, hit me with it and I'll see what I can do!
Proceeds for all sales go to help offset $30,000+ in water damage repair to our home and property -- thanks so much for dropping by!
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INGREDIENTS:
Hawaiian red sea salt: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, sea salt, Hawaiian red sea salt
vanilla: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, homemade vanilla extract (vodka + vanilla beans), sea salt
espresso: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, organic fair trade espresso, Earth Balance, sea salt
pumpkin spice: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic pumpkin puree, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, organic cinnamon, organic nutmeg, organic ginger, organic cloves, sea salt
double ginger: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, organic ginger juice, organic crystallized ginger, sea salt
lavender brown sugar: organic raw cane sugar, organic fair trade dark brown sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, homemade lavender extract (vodka + organic lavender flowers), sea salt
lemongrass coconut: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, organic lemongrass, organic coconut, sea salt
pomegranate balsamic: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate balsamic vinegar, Earth Balance, sea salt
green tea chai: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, organic green chai, Earth Balance, sea salt
vanilla-orange creamsicle: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, homemade vanilla extract (vodka + vanilla beans), organic orange juice, Earth Balance, sea salt
carrot cake: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic fresh-pressed carrot juice, organic fair trade dark brown sugar, organic raw blue agave, organic walnuts, Earth Balance, organic cinnamon, organic cloves, sea salt
maple: organic raw cane sugar, organic coconut milk, organic raw blue agave, Earth Balance, maple syrup, sea salt
