Toffee Caramel Corn

I have always had a special place in my heart for popcorn. The best part about going to see a movie has always been that giant bag of overly-buttered popcorn hasn't it? The smell alone is enough to make me swoon.  By the time I get settled in my seat I've already shaved off the top of the popcorn mound and I have to remind myself to slow down... Otherwise my overindulgence will be wasted on the previews. And that's just sad. 

Probably one of my most memorable popcorn experiences was the time I accidentally "shared" my popcorn with half the audience during a horror show. I've never been good with scary movies so it wouldn't have been my choice to see this particular film but I didn't have much of a say because it was a first date. Little did he know... About ten minutes into the movie when an unexpected murder by gunshot occurred I jumped, the popcorn went everywhere, and my poor date spent the rest of the movie trying to get it out of his lap, hair, and apologizing profusely to our neighbors. Not my best popcorn moment. I don't think I need to mention that was a first and only date. 

Ps. similar events have happened with my now-hubby and he was a champ about it. ;) 

I love popcorn variations of all kinds but one of my favorite ways to eat popcorn is with something chocolatey. This caramel corn recipe is perfect for getting that sweet and salty fix that I crave probably daily. And the toffee hue is just glorious. It really kicks up that caramel flavor to a new level I feel. So go ahead a make a batch, with or without a movie this stuff is fantastic.