Popcorn Indiana Review

February 12, 2013 By

I was provided with samples of Popcorn Indiana to facilitate my review, but all opinions are my own.

Popcorn Indiana Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn

Popcorn, Indiana is a pretty fun company. First their name is Popcorn, Indiana and they have a little icon in the shape of Indiana with a dot depicting the location of Popcorn. I think that is pretty cute and pretty clever. Secondly, they say their popcorn is the “best invention on the planet since Caller ID”! That is pretty good popcorn, and they aren’t modest. Thirdly, I don’t think the popcorn is actually from Indiana, it is distributed by Popcorn, Indiana in Englewood, NJ. See, funny and fun.

My Thoughts on Popcorn Indiana

When I was given a chance to do a Popcorn Indiana review, I was pretty excited. I love popcorn. Being on a diet, popcorn is one of my favorite go to snacks if I’m feeling really hungry and can’t seem to fill up. Now, usually I eat plain, air popped popcorn, but some days I am just hankering for something sweet and I love me some kettlecorn (who doesn’t right?) I did a quick run down and the Popcorn Indiana Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn is only 4 Weight Watchers points for 1 cup. I think that is actually really good. One cup is usually enough to satisfy and this give you a decadent, sweet, crunchy and delectable treat without a ton of points.

Popcorn Indiana Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn

Speaking of the Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn, I’m sure you really want to know what it tastes like. Let me start off by saying I gave each boy a few kernels to try this morning before school. Shh, don’t tell anyone! Nico told me it was so good that he wanted it for dessert tonight. I think that covers the yummable factor. To me the popcorn is crunchy but there is this wonderful hit of cinnamon and vanilla. Then all of a sudden you get a soft, sweet taste of white chocolate. This is a perfect combination of flavors. The white chocolate works beautifully with the cinnamon to produce a richness that is delicious.

Popcorn Indiana Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn

Where the Cinnamon Sugar kettlecorn is creamy and rich, the Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip is full on dark chocolate headiness. At 140 calories for 1.5 cups, it is really the deal when you need that deep, dark chocolate flavor. I love that it still retains the crunch of the popcorn while offering the sweetness of a chocolate candy.

Both popcorns are gluten free and kosher. They do contain milk and soy, and are produced in a facility that uses milk, soy, peanuts and tree nuts.  I think these are fantastic treats that have no preservatives, zero transf ats and use Non-GMO Corn! You know how I feel about that.

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Paleo Chocolate Covered Coconut Macadamia Candy Recipe

February 11, 2013 By

Chocolate covered coconut macadamia candy

Paleo Chocolate Covered Coconut Macadamia Candy Recipe

I love coconut and growing up Almond Joy candy bars were always one of my favorites. But now that I am older and more conscious of what we are eating I try to make things fresh and with real ingredients. The less processed the better. We also love all the health benefits of coconut and coconut oil, so I decided to try making my own chocolate covered coconut candies. These would be great for Valentine’s Day is you cut the coconut filling in the shape of a heart and topped it with the macadamia nut, then dipped them in chocolate. I simply cut them in whatever shapes I wanted, but you can be much neater than I and make them look super pretty. Enjoy!

 The Recipe

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Chocolate Covered Coconut Macadamia Candy Recipe
Recipe type: Candy
 
Ingredients
  • 4 cups dried, unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted (you may need more depending on coconut)
  • 4 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
  • macadamia nuts
  • 1½ cups of bittersweet chocolate (for Paleo, use unsweetened chocolate and add honey to reach desired sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
  1. In your food processor, process the dried coconut, coconut oil and agave nectar until a paste is formed.
  2. Use more coconut oil if necessary.
  3. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper.
  4. Spread the coconut mixture over the parchment paper.
  5. Press the macadamia nuts into the coconut mixture.
  6. Place the pan in the refrigerator to harden the mixture.
  7. Once the mixture has hardened, remove it from the pan gently.
  8. Cut into desired shapes.
  9. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil, you can use the microwave or double boiler method.
  10. Dip the coconut pieces in the chocolate mixture and place on silpat or parchment to harden.
  11. Serve or store up to one week.
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Friday Favorites What I Like to Cook #FridayFavorites

February 8, 2013 By

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites: The Backstory

For this Friday Favorites ( #FridayFavorites ) we were asked to tell you what we liked to cook. Truth be told I like cooking when it isn’t something I HAVE to do, but instead something I want to do. I hate to have to cook day in and day out. So my favorite things to cook are those things that are easy and the family likes. I make a simple faux pho that is wonderful, and can be made in the crock pot. I do love to bake, but we don’t eat that much sugar anymore so I don’t bake much. I hope you enjoy this Friday Favorites.

Friday Favorites: Where You Come In

Leave me a comment telling me what you like to cook, and possibly a link the recipe if you have it!

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Wordless Wednesday The Black Eye

February 6, 2013 By

This Wordless Wednesday is all about the black eye. My youngest son likes to run head first into people. This time he chose to run into his brother, Nico. Nico was fine, but littlest man got this shiner.

Wordless Wednesday The Black Eye

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