Skip to main content

Caramel Popcorn

These are pictures of Mom B making her microwave caramel popcorn. Last week we had a NE blizzard and Beth and I and Mom B were husbandless for a night. (The guys slept in town so as to be able to get out to do snow removal the next day). So Beth and I along with our kids went down to the folks to sleep. So to kick start our long slumber party we begged Mom to make some of her delicious caramel popcorn. Besides that I find it intriguing and I wanted to see it done like she does it. So here we go...This is her recipe ....she has a nice book of favorite recipes she's compiled over the years...(I think it would make a fine gift for any one of her offspring!) :)


First she adds the ingredients for the caramel in a microwave safe bowl....Then she pops the corn as the caramel comes to a boil in the mike....All the while she's counting out 12 cups of popcorn into a paper bag...Then she get the boiling hot stuff and adds the soda and stuff...mixes it well....And then dumps it into the bag w/ the popcorn....Then she shakes it good....and pops it back into the mike for 1 1/2 minutes and then I'm not sure if it's done or if it has to be shook again and then miked again? But the end result was This! It was delicous! And Fast!

So that kicked off the slumber party. Other memories we made....donut making in the morning...the kiddios played outside in the tunnels they made...Beth and I made Christmas cards...And we got home late the next night and our lane was drifted shut. Beth stayed on ANOTHER night down there and the next day got home finally and had to pack for a trip for the next day! What a life! Hopefully they get a little relaxation some where!

We are back to life here now....I have Christmas gifts wrapped....we're doing school everyday...I'm ALWAYS trying to catch up on the trail we leave behind us around here....One of these days we hope to have a Christmas baking day w/ the girls and grandkids....

Things we're thankful for this season are: a good job, warm house, two miracle boys, eachother, family all around us, a SURE line to hold on to(My Saviour and King), and access to the TRUTH (The Bible).....God is good.
To all my family and friends, Don't let life pull you under....step back and away from the troubles and refocus on Jesus and the reason for coming to earth. We can be joyful and victorious....we can! :) As Shilah's been telling me...God can use our weaknesses not our strength! So help me learn!

Comments

Shilah Writes said…
What a post! To start with, those sweet boys of yours in that amazing snow! Makes me want to find myself a pair of snowpants and join them! That caramel popcorn sounds easy enough. Have you tried it? Anyhow, loved your comments. Praying for you too...
December 15, 2009 11:16 PM
David said…
Amy, Enjoyed your post as well as the memories we made. I like the picture of Z and K in the snow. Mom Burkey
December 15, 2009 11:40 PM
Wanda said…
It sounds like a fun blizzard! :)
December 16, 2009 3:19 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the idea of microwave popcorn. Sounds like WINTER!!
December 16, 2009 7:27 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

In My Worship Place

Last time I posted I mentioned being in a quiet spot.      It's curious to me how one can be in a quiet spot internally but super busy externally and then be in a quiet season externally but Internally be in a season of seeking and crying and lonely.      Zerrick and Susanna's reception in our yard is over and my many siblings showing up for us was a cherry on top.   It felt like a relaxed good reception and I spent most of it watching people and listening in on little groups of chatter.      And then the twelve hours with my siblings on Saturday.  God worked it out so I could have tiny little snitches of chat that I could be assured that I got the most of the gift of them even being here.        We all stood around and prayed and cried and sobbed together for a short time before Bruce's left.  Healing.  I still feel emotional about it.  And now it's qu...
Post a Comment
Read more

A few things...

Okay, I have a whole pile of pictures I'm going to post one of these days. In the mean time....a few more questions to add to my last post.... 1. What do people mean when they say things like, " He/she spoke peace/ blessing/ love/truth or whatever into my heart? How does one get truth spoke into ones heart by another person? Okay, now I expect to hear someone defend themselves for saying this or else clarify to me why it sounds so off the wall......no reading this w/out some input! 2. What else? I was asking about what does it mean to have deeper relationship w/ God. So everyone said ya that's a good thing to desire. Here's my thought. You either have a relationship w/ God or you don't. So then who decides if it's a deeper relationship than....see how can you know? Can you compare? That won't work because God doesn't work like that....putting us on brackets of who is most spiritual. The only way you can use the term in having a deeper relationship w/ Go...
5 comments
Read more

Happy Birthday Keagan

Keagan turned three while we were in Idaho. So we made a cake and celebrated with the Skrivseth cousins this year. He was enthralled watching me make the cake. Had to have his little hand on that hat! gazing in adoration at it. Just about ready to blow those candles. He kept telling me that we couldn't sing Happy Birthday though. He's easily embarrassed! Silly guy! I rather like my little three year.
6 comments
Read more