Saturday, June 19, 2010

Caramel Corn

...I'd just like to note...this isn't my picture...ours was gobbled up too fast :)

I LOVE this caramel corn recipe...as a teenager I made it at least 100 times...now not so often, it's more of a special treat.  I think it's best eaten warm an gooey....

2 sticks butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup or honey
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
6 quarts popped popcorn
(that's about two batches on a standard air popper) 
nuts (peanuts, cashews, pecans...whatever you like)

Melt butter in a large sauce pan.  Stir in sugar, corn syrup and salt.  Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.  Boil 5 minutes without stirring.  Remove from heat, stir in soda and vanilla.  Pour over popcorn and nuts.  Mix well until all is coated. Will  harden as it cools.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

I love shopping (or just window shopping) on Etsy. There are so many great shops run by super talented people...here are just a few of my favorite kitchen picks...
Be sure to visit all the shops...you won't be disappointed...
(left to right...top to bottom)
You can visit this treasury here (be sure to click & comment) :D