caramel & cravings.

I'm not a chocolate lover. I know, I'm a total weirdo and I realize that. I think it's deelish and I wouldn't deny a nice piece of dark chocolate, but it's not my sweet tooth preference.
I'm a caramel craver. I LOVE IT. Butterscotch is a high contender too. That mix of brown sugary sweetness mixed with a hint of salty satisfaction is my idea of HEAVEN.
I try not to indulge in Starbucks as much as I'd like either. It's the whole corporate "way overpriced cup o' joe that I can make at home with a little effort" that I try and rebel against. Don't get me wrong- I love Starbuck's- but if I think about how much a habit can cost on a daily basis, I'd rather splurge on a nice weekend getaway in the desert.
When I was running errands yesterday, I decided to treat myself to a Caramel Macchiato. As I was waiting at the counter, I saw they were selling THE caramel sauce that I love- that I absolutely can eat by the spoonful. I was delighted! So I bought it, and this morning I made my own version of a Caramel Mac. It didn't look as pretty as the one I had yesterday, but it was still pretty darn good.