Le Caramel Careers in Santee, CA

Vincent and Christen KUGENER have always had a passion for cooking and succulent treats. When the best caramel maker in France retired and offered to share his knowledge with them, they quit their previous job in finance and jumped on the occasion. Caramel had always been one of their all time favorite flavor. It was impossible in their mind to let such a great tradition die. Mastering the art of caramel was a year long process. However the more they learned, the more passionate they became of caramel and the careful craftsmanship required to make the delicious and flavorful mixture. Christen’s mother is American and the couple had always loved the United States and sunny San Diego in particular. They also knew that Americans did not have this great caramel and were sure that they would truly appreciate it. After having their first born baby, they decided to relocate to California: they ordered the machines in France, packed their suitcases and moved to San Diego County where they cr