Can I be honest? This week was a bit of a doozy. It kicked my ass. I flailed back. It wasn’t cute.
In response, I made us popcorn. It’s sweet and spiced, and makes a totally acceptable dinner. Add wine and a few episodes of Boardwalk Empire and I suspect we’ll all be back on our feet in no time.
Oh! I feel like we could use some mental popcorn too. Here are so links to feed your brain while you eat popcorn. Also, if you eat popcorn by placing your entire face in the popcorn bowl and eat whatever sticks to you tongue… you’re a friend of mine.
The Internet is forever new. I love a new site called PUNCH. We are what we drink, so let’s learn more! The cocktail recipe section is gorgeous and ample. I also totally enjoy these pieces about Kentucky Moonshine.
I’m going to see the movie 12 Years A Slave as soon as I can muster up the energy to be destroyed. This review by David Simon has some really thoughtful words in it. I’m in.
Big Mother Is Watching You is an interesting article about how you can use technology to spy on your kids… but you totally shouldn’t. If my parents had the ability to spy on me in the mid-90’s… I would have had a lot less fun in AOL chatrooms. #imnotwrong
Ooooh how we are spied on. On the press, the leaks, and the really bold work of Edward Snowden. It’s crazy.
Lastly, PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE!
Popcorn recipe after the jump!
Cinnamon Kettle Corn
makes about 6 cups
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1/3 cup corn kernels
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
sea salt to taste
In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, place the coconut oil. Place over medium heat and allow to melt. Add the corn kernels and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place the lid over the pan, keeping the lid slightly ajar. Allow popcorn to begin popping. Once or twice, cover the pan completely, and use pot holders to lift the pan and shake it. When popping slows, remove from heat and sprinkle in cinnamon and sea salt to taste. Shake into a bowl and serve immediately.
The Jewish Hostess
Going to package this up as Hanukka gifts!
magda
Wow! This cinnamon corn is amazing!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
such a fab snack, joy! Looks great!
Alanna
Kettle corn is by far one of my favorite snacks/desserts of all time…and cinnamon? the BEST spice. Recipe looks great!
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate
Popcorn sounds like the perfect dinner to me. Especially when you made it sweet and add a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Gabbie
This looks fantastic, but please tell me you have a source on those chevron dish towels? Oh. My.
joythebaker
the dish towel was a gift from michigan. that’s all i know.
Gabbie
Thanks, Joy! I’ll just have to be on the lookout, I guess… ;)
Ann
I think this is the fabric, I had to know too! Can’t get enough chevrons lately, or cinnamon popcorn for that matter.
http://www.henhouselinens.com/s_chevronaubergine.php
Christina R
Thank you for promoting 12 Years a Slave. It is a story that everyone needs to know.
joythebaker
i’m exciting/totally not excited to see it. i really appreciate david simon’s review.
Carrie
Homemade kettle corn?! Yes please!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama
Love kettle corn so much! + Cinnamon= Win.
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats
Mmmm. Kettle corn is so good and of course anything with cinnamon added to it will be extra delicious!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
Yum — perfect weekend snack!
Belinda @themoonblushbaker
The memories of AOL and IQ. I would of been black mailed so badly if we could track them down now.
Yummo to the popcorn and that ingredient styling! simply wow
SandraM
That popcorn would have been better than the bag of chips I ate….yeah, boo to this week.
Love that pumpkin coffee cake recipe…I’m so not finished with pumpkin yet this year!! Love it!