About Kindred Caramels
Kindred Caramels (formerly known as Kindred Cooks) is a woman-owned confectionery company founded in 2014 by Jeri Vasquez. Using a handed‑down family recipe, the business focuses on producing exceptionally soft, melt‑in‑your‑mouth caramels in classic and creative flavors, along with caramel popcorn and seasonal gift items. Their products are sold through their own online store, at farmers’ markets, pop‑up events, and select local retailers in the Bay Area.
A charge with the descriptor “SQ *KINDRED COOKS CARA” is very likely linked to a purchase of caramels or related confectionery products from Kindred Caramels/Kindred Cooks, processed via Square. This could come from an in‑person purchase at a market or pop‑up, a special event (like a festival or corporate function), or a direct order where Square was used as the payment terminal. The “CARA” portion of the descriptor is consistent with their current branding as Kindred Caramels, while many older systems and event listings still reference the original name, Kindred Cooks.([kindredcaramels.com](https://kindredcaramels.com/pages/about-us-kindred-caramels))
If you have questions about a charge, start by checking any recent market visits, fairs, or events where you may have purchased handmade candies, especially in the Bay Area, and look for an email receipt from Square or from Kindred Caramels. You can also review your email for order confirmations from their online store or messages from “Kindred Caramels” or “Kindred Cooks.” For further clarification, you can contact them through the contact form on their website; have the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of the card used ready so they can quickly look up your order.([kindredcaramels.com](https://kindredcaramels.com/pages/about-us-kindred-caramels))