GIFT: Brownie Points’ Posh Popcorn

Christmas popcorn. Photo courtesy Brownie Points.   Brownie Points makes popcorn and brownies in numerous flavors, but at this time of year, the Candy Cane Crunch Popcorn calls out to us. Delicious as a stand-alone snack, accompaniment to a hot beverage or a dessert garnish. The popcorn is packaged in a clear 20-ounce canister tied…
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GIFT: Treat House Gluten Free Crispy Rice Treats

Gluten free*, artisanal and an appropriate portion size—two square inches as opposed to those supersized Rice Krispies Treats—the gourmet Crispy Rice Treats from Treat House have been a NIBBLE favorite since they debuted. (Here’s our original review, a Top Pick Of The Week.) These gourmet crispy rice treats (that’s Rice Krispie treats without the trademark…
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RECIPE: Popcorn Wreaths

Food fun, task for the kids: Make Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats. This recipe from The Popcorn Board can be made by older children. RECIPE: CHRISTMAS POPCORN WREATHS Ingredients For 8 Five-Inch Wreaths 3 quarts popped popcorn 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons (1/2 of a 3-ounce box) lime gelatin…
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RECIPE: Game Day BBQ Deviled Eggs With Pulled Pork

A hearty approach to deviled eggs: Top them with barbecue! (photo © Byron’s BBQ)   This tasty, fun recipe was developed by Byron’s BBQ for the November 29th Egg Bowl. The result: Ole Miss triumphed over Mississippi State, and some people enjoyed barbecue-topped deviled eggs. Whether you’re at the stadium or on the couch, the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Snacking On Chestnuts

New School: Buy chestnuts ready to eat. Photo courtesy Melissas.com.   In the old days, winter meant chestnut vendors on street corners. We’d buy a bag, hot off the embers, and burn our fingertips in our eagerness to devour the toasty treats. Then we learned how easy it was to make our own (recipe below).…
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