Saturday, October 5, 2019

Gettin' Corny for October

October is officially National Popcorn Poppin' Month! To celebrate, here are a couple of recipes Orville Redenbacher ever-so-generously donated to the Parsley, Persimmons, and Peas Cookbook (American Society of Interior Designers, Indiana, 1977).


Well, maybe they were donated by some corporations on his behalf, judging by his biography.

If you prefer salty and savory popcorn, Cheddar Toss 'n Heat offers sharp cheddar with a wall of butter and heaps of garlic and onion salt:


My seven-year-old self would have been ALL OVER this stuff (well, if it was light on the garlic and onion).

For the sweet popcorn lovers, we have Peanut Butter Nougat Bars:


That's enough butterscotch pieces, peanut butter, and mini marshmallows to glue 2-1/2 quarts of popcorn (along with some granola) into slice-able, chocolate-topped bars. I'm sure some '70s mom made them as a healthy dessert for the kids. The granola and popcorn make all that sugar healthy, right?

Happy Popcorn Poppin' Month! Now I've got to figure out if there is a national holiday for adding the ending -g to -ing words where it has been removed in a corny attempt to seem homey and informal.

4 comments:

  1. I know how people store popcorn with the candy coating, but how would you store cheese coated popcorn? You better have a big party if you are making that.
    Incidentally, there is a local popcorn shop that advertises that they provide refreshments for weddings.

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    1. I've never seen popcorn at a wedding, but I imagine couples who would go for that could be pretty fun. It would be great for a movie-themed wedding.

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    2. I have! Perfectly plain and tossed instead of rice.

      Eating? Nope.

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    3. That makes sense. Popcorn might be easier to clean up than rice, and definitely better for the birds!

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