Our Story-
It all began with a vintage pot from a thrift store...
The Beginning:
A caramel tale, with kindness at its core—it all began with a pot.
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Not just any pot—but a large, heavy, vintage pot I stumbled upon in a thrift store while I was still in college. She was a beauty: battle-scared and soulful. I was instantly smitten. She whispered stories of old and of magical things to come. I paid five dollars, skipped home with my treasure, and imagined a future filled with family, laughter, and delicious meals simmering inside her walls.
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Reality, however, had other plans.
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Every savory dish I attempted was a complete disaster and my pot mocked me. I came to the sad conclusion–I was not a cook. In fact, I was a disaster in the kitchen. Over the years, the pot was pushed to the back of the cabinet where she waited patiently—forgotten, but not finished.
Years later, I stumbled across an old English recipe for caramel. I was intrigued and immediately remembered my old thrift store pot. It was like she'd been waiting for THIS very moment!
I began experimenting– pulling with recipes from friends, old newspaper clippings, and vintage cookbooks...my vintage pot sang with pure joy!
​​​​After years of experimenting and countless disasters, I had finally created something truly amazing, something worthy of my beautiful vintage pot. A buttery soft caramel so delightful in flavor, it would induce sighs of pure bliss when consumed–followed closely by the kind of smile that happens when kindness finds you unexpectedly
Those smiles changed everything.
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I began making hundreds of caramels for holidays and special occasions, gifting them as small acts of kindness to family, friends, acquaintances, and even perfect strangers. The joy never got old. People urged me to sell them, but I resisted. I loved giving them away. Spreading sweet kindness filled my heart and soul with joy.
A Life Rooted in Kindness
In 2015, I joined Teach for America and AmeriCorps and moved from Texas to Connecticut to teach science to underserved inner-city students. I arrived in Bridgeport with a vintage suitcase, my caramel pot, and a Texan-can-do attitude—not knowing a soul, but with a passion to serve others.​ I promised two years. I stayed much longer.
Teaching brought daily challenges and profound joy. I started an after-school Kindness Club, and it grew QUICKLY! In fact, it grew so quickly we had to split the middle school club to form a junior kindness club too. It was such a beautiful experience to see kindness spread throughout our school. The student's enthusiasm for kindness was contagious! I had finally found my calling and purpose in life--to teach. During this chapter, I also met my soulmate, Neil. He captures beauty the way some people capture breath—quietly, reverently, and with deep intention. We fell in love, got engaged, and built a life rooted in creativity, curiosity, and wonder.
When the World Stopped
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In 2020, the world stood still. The pandemic forced me into unpaid medical leave during my sixth year of teaching. I was devastated. I mourned the loss of my classroom, my students, and the identity I had built with so much love. Suddenly, my world kinda stopped turning and I had TIME. A lot of it. As I wrestled with grief, uncertainty, and the very real need to pay bills, I started searching for what truly made me happy. The answer was pretty simple--Kindness. Kindness makes me happy. Kindness has always inspired me to be the good in the world. Kindness has always kept me grounded. I had an Aha Moment: I would sell my caramels-but with a twist. A portion of every purchase would go to spreading kindness. And that's how Be the Good. Eat More Caramel was born.
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Why Bespoke
Bespoke is a British word meaning custom-made especially for you—and that idea guides everything we do. Our caramels are made slowly, by hand, in small batches, with care you can feel in every bite. Each one is individually wrapped, thoughtfully finished, and created with intention rather than haste. We believe nothing meaningful is mass-produced. Luxury lives in patience, attention, and heart—and that is what makes our caramels truly bespoke.
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Bespoke Caramels was born with purpose. Every bag includes a Caramel Act of Kindness-a bonus caramel with a handmade kindness card—meant to be shared with someone who needs a smile. A portion of every sale goes toward spreading kindness beyond the caramel itself. At every stage of production, there is love, attention to detail, and a sense of awe and wonder at the act of creating something meant for another to enjoy. These are not just sweets. They are small moments of connection—meant to be savored, shared, and remembered.
