Sugar and Spice

When I was a little girl, I looked forward to Saturday nights because we did not have a regular dinner; we had popcorn and apples.  No, it was not the depression, but my father and mother were survivors of that great era, and leftover were some quaint traditions, like the light Saturday night meals.   In the summertime, we might enjoy the sweet and salty delicacies at the local drive-in, and in the winter, in front of the television.  This was a weekly family event, and boyfriends and girlfriends were gently initiated to the Saturday night ritual with an invitation to a "dinner" of some type.  Mom might make sandwiches or a big pot of spaghetti.  This was just so the "date" did not think us completely crazy.  After the dishes were cleaned up, Dad would pull out his huge pot and pop up enough popcorn to last the night.  While that was working, he would also gather a few Granny Smith or Delicious apples, a knife, lots of napkins, and a real treat, the soft drink of the week.  Sometimes, it was Nehi; other times it was Cream Soda or 7-Up.  We gathered it all and set up in front of the television.  I can still remember a girlfriend of my brother's saying, "My, I've never seen such big VATS of popcorn!"  My dad grunted, mom smiled and I just kept chewing and watching TV. My brother looked embarrassed, but grabbed an apple, anyway.

For special occasions, Mom would mix up a "special" batch of her scrumptious Sugar and Spice Popcorn.  Every visitor who ever tried it, couldn't stop eating it!  Try our "modernized" version and see if you can "eat just one"!  Good luck!

Sugar and Spice Popcorn

Yield: 1 Serving

3  tablespoons Butter
2  tablespoons Sugar
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
1  bag Popped corn (NOT Mini)

Melt butter, add sugar and spices and stir until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over popcorn and toss.  Enjoy!