Fresh Popcorn

With everything in the news about how bad bagged popcorn is for you, I thought I would share how easy it is to make it with a pot, kernels, and a bit of oil.

Since I already listed the ingredients, let's just jump in!

1. Fill your pot with a small amount of kernels. A small amount goes a LONG way. Pour in enough oil to cover the kernels.


2. Cover with lid


3. Once they start to pop, make sure to shake, like you would a thing of jiffy pop!


4. Remove when almost all kernels are popped. Not like they do in the in the microwave. They will still be fast popping, but your pot will be filled.


5. Pour into a bowl and it's ready to eat. If you like, you can use melted butter and salt!

A Southeners Snow Cream

We don't get snow that often here. At least not a good one. And our snow is no where near as good as the people up north. ( I can't imagine how awesome theirs would be!) But here is my recipe!

Ingredients:
1 cup of milk
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2tsp of Vanilla
1/2tsp of Cinnamon (optional)
8 cups of snow

1. Put out your container out to catch snow the snow


2. Mix together milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. I use a whisk, spoon is fine.


3. Add the snow, 1 cup at a time, mixing until blended.


At this point, you can eat the snow or like me, you can put it in the freezer to firm up for a bit and serve later (we do)

Oreo Truffles: AKA Reindeer Droppings

My sister told me about this recipe. She's also the one that suggested that I use white chocolate instead of semi sweet. "Regular chocolate makes them good, white makes the AWESOME!" were her words.

All you need for this recipe are 3 simple ingredients:

• 2 bags Chocolate chips or Bakers Chocolate (any flavor you want)
• 1 package of Oreos (off brand fine)
• 1 8oz package of cream cheese

1. Place the oreos in a freezer bag and pound the heck out of them with a mallet. It's a great way to relieve tension!



2. Pour crushed oreos into a bowl and set to the side.


3. Place cream cheese into another bowl, and soften in the microwave for 30 seconds

4. Use your blender/mixer and cream the cream cheese

5. Add and blend in the oreos, 1 cup at a time, until all oreos are thoroughly mixed with the cream cheese


6. Roll mixture into balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with Wax paper.


7. (optional) Place lollipop sticks in middle of each ball


8. Place in the fridge to chill for 1 hour (or more)

9. Use a double boiler, or if you do not have one, make one by setting two pots together (I do) and melt the chocolate, stirring until shiny.


10. Remove chocolate pot and start dipping your oreo mixture until fully covered. Use a spoon to help if needed.



11. Place back on the wax paper and allow to cool



Now you have yummy Oreo Truffles. You can have fun with them! If you like, you can drizzle a different flavor chocolate on top of them, making cool designs, or if you made them with lollipop stick like I did, think about melting another type of chocolate candy and dipping the truffles again, about half way, making them two toned.

Now, I need to finally take a second to clean my messy kitchen and get the house ready for Santa before I bake his cookies.