How to make Kettle Corn (Super Easy)

Hey ya'll!

So, I don't know about you... but Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. I love that crunchy, buttery, salty yumminess that nothing but popcorn can satisfy. 
Of course, Popcorn that is salty and sweet is even better!  So, I decided to share a recipe I found recently for Kettle Corn. It's super fun (and easy) to make, and it's even more enjoyable to eat.

Makes 6 to 8 servings (About 10 cups)

What You Need

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons oil (Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, or another vegetable oil... I used Coconut Oil.)

1/2 cup corn kernels

1/4 to 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, to taste

1 teaspoon salt

Equipment:

4-quart sauce pot with lid

Long-handled spoon for stirring

Instructions

1. Warm the oil: Pour the oil into the pot and drop three kernels of corn into the pan. These three kernels will be your indicator for when the oil is hot. Cover with the lid and set over medium-high heat.
   
   
2. Add the corn kernels, sugar, and salt: Use 1/4 cup of sugar if you like slightly sweet kettle corn and more if you like sweeter. Quickly stir everything together to coat all the kernels and replace the lid.
   
   
3.  Shake the pan occasionally as the popcorn starts to pop, and then more frequently and vigorously as the popping increases. Rest the pot on the burner every few seconds to maintain the heat.
   
   
4.  Some wisps of steam toward the end of popping are normal — don't confuse this with smoke! However, if you smell smoke, stop popping and proceed with the next steps.
   
   
5. Remove from heat when popping slows: When you hear the popping begin to slow, 1 to 2 seconds between pops, remove the pan from heat. Don't wait for every kernel to pop or you'll end up burning the popcorn; as soon as you think it might be starting to slow down, take it off the heat. Total popping time is about 2 to 3 minutes on my electric stove.
   
   
6. Cool the Popcorn: Let the kettle corn cool for at least five minutes — the popcorn will crisp as it cools. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container for several days.

Recipe Notes:

• Kettle corn with other sugars: Kettle corn is usually made with plain old white granulated sugar, but this shouldn't stop you from experimenting! Try any other granulated sugar, or experiment with liquid sweeteners, like honey and maple syrup. I used Coconut Sugar and I loved the taste! ☺

Does anyone else like Popcorn as much as I do? Let me know!

I hope you're having a wonderful week!

Also, don't forget to get outside and enjoy the last of the fall colors before everything is covered in snow... !

Cheers!
Makayla♥

DIY Phone Case

Hey Guys!
So, the other day my sister brought me her phone case and asked me if I could draw a design on it.
 It was just a plain, silver case for an iPhone 3.
I had recently discovered that Sharpies were actually a good tool to use when drawing on plastics because they're permanent, and if you get the right kind, are very colorful!
So, I decided to experiment with this.

Turns out, this was a Fabulous idea! You can do all sorts of designs. Like the one below....

Or... If you're feeling extra artsy... (like me at the time) You can do something a little more detailed!
Here's how mine turned out...

Anyway! (Of course I discovered this after Christmas) This makes a great gift idea!
Although, I would say that this would work best on a non-slippery surface. Sometimes if you don't let it dry long enough, (or if the case gets a lot of use) the marker starts to wear off. Also, this does NOT  work on gel cases... Sad! The marker just rubs right off.

I also discovered that you can draw on headphones, earbuds, and a boatload of other things that are made out of plastic.  

So, there you go! My first DIY! Whoop! *Fist Pump* (Although, this wasn't the most difficult thing to figure out on your own.) :p

Anyways! I hope your day is wonderful and filled with sparkles... or... never mind! :)

Makayla♥