Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Sweet 'n Spicy Popcorn



My birthday this year falls on Oscar Night.  Since we are celebrating with the family on the night before, I'll be watching the show by myself, as my hubby doesn't really care for it. For my easy tray scape, I'm using my comfy nightie as the backdrop, as I like to DRESS for the occasion!! LOL!!
 A $ Tree  popcorn bag is filled with some pretty tulips (a glass inside is holding the water) and a popcorn bowl,  from Ross holds the delicious flavored popcorn.  To toast the winners, I'm using my wedding crystal with my favorite diet Vernor's Ginger Ale.


I've been doing "The Zone" diet for over thirteen years now. One of my favorite snacks is popcorn (2 cups) and a stick of part-skim string cheese. I never get tired of it!  Recently, bloggy buddy,  Lynn at Happier than a Pig in Mud posted this popcorn recipe.  I knew right away that I wanted to try it.  Lynn got the recipe from another bloggy buddy,  Nici, at Posed Perfection.  It's really a yummy treat and too good to not share!



I made half of the recipe, which is perfect for two people. I also used my microwave popper, which makes a great small batch. After the other ingredients are melted together, they can be poured right into the microwave popper bowl, cover the lid and shake.

Cheers to the winners!

Sweet 'n Spicy Popcorn


2 quarts popped popcorn, 1/4 cup in my microwave popper
2 1/2  T. butter
1- 1 1/2 T. sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg, I used freshly grated
Sprinkling of salt, I used Himalayan sea salt


Melt the butter and then add the sugar and spices.  Stir until the sugar is melted. 

Pour over the popcorn and sprinkle with salt.  Mix well and enjoy!!



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               Thank you for your visit!  xo


26 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your night! The Popcorn Recipe sounds delish! I'll be giving it a try, too!

    Jan ♥

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  2. Our birthdays are close - mine is today! Happy Birthday and thanks for the popcorn recipe!

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  3. Your tulips look so pretty in the popcorn bag, Kitty! Popcorn is a great treat especially when it is spiced up like yours. Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday, my friend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. How fun! Love your tulips "popping" out of the bag! Glad you liked the popcorn, I really think it's a nice treat and truly worthy of Oscar night-enjoy the show and your B-Day Kitty:@)

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  5. Looks like alot of fun! Happy Birthday!!

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  6. Love your nightie as a backdrop Kittie! :)) I love watching the Oscars too and Lynn's popcorn sounds wonderful! Wishing you an early Happy Birthday!

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  7. the bouquet of flowers in the bag is adorable! I will also be watching the Oscars with my favorite snack or popcorn close by, too!

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  8. Now that sounds like some awesome popcorn. I make mine in a brown paper bag, with some olive oil, a packet of sweetner and some salt.. in the microwave! But i think I would love the flavorings in this one.. Cute cute tray. I say a cozy set of pj's or gown makes it a perfectly legit "dress up".. Cute idea to put a jar in the popcorn bag! xo marlis

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  9. Your popcorn looks so good, Kitty! I feel like eating some right now...Christine

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  10. Wishing you a very happy birthday, Kitty! I love the bagful of tulips...and popcorn.

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  11. I love popcorn and never tire of it... it is sometimes called dinner :-) Happy Birthday!

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  12. One of my most favorite snacks, love making popcorn! Happy Birthday to you Kitty! All the best for a wonderful weekend and great year ahead. xo

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  13. Have a Happy Birthday, Kitty! I'm so glad you like the popcorn recipe. It is a favorite in our house for sure. Thanks for giving Posed Perfection a shout out too. Enjoy the rest of your week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  14. Love your trayscape! Your tulips perfectly match the stripes in the popcorn bag and the bowl, too! The popcorn recipe sounds delish -- must give it a try soon!

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  15. I love popcorn and your vignette sure makes me want some right now!! Pretty tulips too. Thanks for the recipe and for your visit. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my sweet friend and many blessings to you. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  16. Yummy, it looks so delish, happy birthday, love the flowers in the popcorn bag....I'm there, love popcorn

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  17. I wish you an early Happy Birthday, Kitty! I love your popcorn scape and popcorn is my afternoon snack. I've just finished my bowl! This sounds yummy and I'll have to try it!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. Found you on Busy Bees blog hop...LOVE your flowers in the popcorn bag (and great recipe). Can you stop by and share it on my BLOG HOP too? My readers will love it. :)

    http://www.ducksnarow.com/2013/02/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-10.html

    Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row

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  19. The popcorn sounds great and guilt free, which is always a plus!
    I'm going to try this soon!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  20. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday! I love the flower in the popcorn bag - too cute!! And the popcorn sounds delicious!

    Hugs to you,
    Stephanie

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  21. Happy Birthday, young lady! Since you're turning 21, I'm surprised you're not toasting with champagne instead of ginger ale! ;-) I really like the tulips in the popcorn bag! That's pretty neat! I'm a popcorn fanatic. I used to eat it almost every night for like 40 years. (My family LOVES popcorn, and my Dad would cook it up nightly for watching TV!) I have cut that back to maybe a couple of times a week now. I'll give this version a try! Enjoy your birthday, enjoy the Oscars, and enjoy being legal age now! ;-)

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  22. Those tulips look so pretty popping out of that popcorn bag. (Great minds think alike). Happy Birthday! laurie

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  23. Cute!!! Two of my favorite things-tulips and popcorn!! I hope you had a nice Birthday!

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  24. Hi Kitty,
    Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, I will really enjoy your sweet n spicy popcorn. Hope you have a fabulous week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  25. OMG. I am addicted to popcorn. I love flavoring it with spices. I'm making your recipe for our next movie night.

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  26. Happy Birthday.

    Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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