Well I don't have a One Local Summer meal this week. (I actually contemplated buying a giant zucchini, taking one bite out of the side of it, and taking a picture for you. But I didn't want to snark on the concept of OLS - which has been one of the highlights of my summer!)
Since I made this on a whim today using local popcorn, I thought I might be able to sneak it in as my "meal". It was so good I can hardly contain my excitement.
OMG Kettle Corn!!!!
Check out this thing I found brand new in the box at Goodwill - a stove-top popcorn popper called the WhirleyPop:
It's from Williams-Sonoma and DANG - if it doesn't make the best popcorn I've ever had. It gets every kernel popped thanks to the little gizmo inside that stirs the bottom of the pot as you turn the handle:
It came with a recipe booklet, and I made the "Sweet Touch" popcorn that glazes every kernel in a light coating of sugar. It's just 1/3 cup of popcorn, 4 tbsp of oil, and 4 tbsp of sugar.
Why not make a meal out of it? :)
And speaking of nifty kitchen stuff, have you seen these?
Reusable silicone baking cups? They work beautifully and wipe clean.
My apologies for the lack of meal. I'll try to end with a bang!
I really must remember to eat before visiting your site! The neighbours think its thunder..but its just my insides! I
We found a popcorn maker in a charity shop for the kids we all love it. We had a movie night on thursday and 'popped 'til we dropped'! How are you doing with the cabin living? I'd have to fit the popcorn maker in!
Posted by: bigbucketgirl | August 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM
I got a similar popcorn maker at Value Village last year! Aren't they great? I can't wait to try that kettle corn recipe.
I recently got myself a set of silicone muffin cups too, and so far I love them.
Posted by: Cheryl | August 26, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Haven't had kettle corn in years. It looks fabulous.
Posted by: Felicia | August 28, 2007 at 06:22 AM
Oh pop corn is a meal... don't let my kids hear otherwise! And your pop corn looks like a fabulous meal.
Posted by: Natalie | August 29, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Just knocking on your cabin door; anyone home?
Posted by: Natalie | September 07, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Alright, just holler and tell me you have better things to do than blog, so I'll know you're OKay.
Posted by: Natalie | September 10, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Mary, I just had to let you know that I made three batches of this the other night when we had friends stop by for drinks (I had nothing else for munchies), and everybody loved it! I added about 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt to each batch and it was really good (I love that sweet/salty combo). Thanks again!
Posted by: Cheryl | September 11, 2007 at 12:11 PM