It’s that time of year again. Time for pretty scenery, cool holidays, chilly weather, and, of course, delicious food. Since it’s fall again, I decided that it’s time to crack open the old cookbook for some tasty recipes. Hidden within my cookbook, I found a recipe I hadn’t tried before- sweet and salty popcorn. So I went out, bought all of the ingredients back, and set to work.

    Here’s what happened:

    6:15 p.m.: I get out the popcorn kettle, since I decided not to get microwave popcorn. I soon realize that I have never actually popped popcorn before.

    6:17 p.m.: After asking for help with my mother, she advises me to check the bag of the popcorn kernel bag for instructions. Sure enough, there they were.

    6:18 p.m.: I start making the popcorn. I discover it’s pretty easy. I burn myself from splatters of hot oil coming from the pan.

    6:23 p.m.: I pour the popcorn into a bowl and open the candy, syrups, and cashews.

    6:24 p.m.: I take a moment to enjoy the various snacks in front of me. I try a few pieces of popcorn, but stop when I realize that unbuttered popcorn isn’t in my list of favorites foods.

    6:25 p.m.: I melt a quarter stick of butter in the microwave to put on the popcorn.

    6:27 p.m.: I put the M&M’s in, along with the cashews. I drizzle the caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup over the top.

    6:29 p.m.:  I add some more M&M’s in. As well as drizzle some more chocolate on top.

    6:30 p.m.: I take my bucket of popcorn and curl up with my dog, ready to watch a movie or two.

    If I could do this recipe again, I would add in more salty snack foods, like almonds or peanuts. The sweetness from the caramel and the chocolate overpowered the salty part of the recipe. This is a good recipe for days you just want something easy to make and eat. It’s also really good for sharing, especially when watching a movie. It’s fast, and it’s a nice twist on a classic favorite. I will definitely make this again.