What a great post! I've already made two batches of caramel this year. Each batch makes five pounds of caramel and the wrapping takes forever, but I bribe the kids (ages 14-6) into helping me. Like your mom, I always read while stirring, but I tend to do it on my kindle now a days because I don't have to worry about propping the book open (or bribing a kid to help hold it ;)). I usually end up making one more batch in January and instead of wrapping in wee pieces, I wrap in big slabs. They're probably about 4-6 ounces each, but they are great for pulling out of the freezer and making turtles or melting over apple slices. I've never read Little Women, but in honor of your mom, when I make that next batch, I will start it :)

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