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2/resize:fit:800/1*k1cJO_yZca8oMzax-F4xIg.jpeg"><figcaption>Mikey’s LLC. Source: <a href="https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16940-mikeys-launches-new-vegetable-based-tortillas?e=aimee@gramblin.com&amp;utm_source=Food+Business+News+New+Food+Insider&amp;utm_medium=Newsletter&amp;oly_enc_id=5901D2464478C6Z">Food Business News</a>.</figcaption></figure><p id="e0ab">I love a crunchy snack. Thankfully, there are now many gluten free and dairy free crispy snacks available. I’m looking forward to trying these <i>Parm Crisps</i> from <i>That’s How We Roll, LLC.</i></p><figure id="a9fa"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*86oPLMXoiwi-Qw9KTru-EQ.jpeg"><figcaption>That’s How We Roll, LLC. Source: <a href="https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16931-plant-based-cheese-snacks-debut-from-parmcrisps?e=aimee@gramblin.com&amp;utm_source=Food+Business+News+New+Food+Insider&amp;utm_medium=Newsletter&amp;oly_enc_id=5901D2464478C6Z">Food Business News</a>.</figcaption></figure><blockquote id="a3d4"><p>Made from oven-baked 100% dairy-free cheese, the certified vegan and gluten-free cheese crisps come in sea salt and cracked black pepper flavors. ParmCrisps partnered with Whole Foods and parent company Amazon for the development and launch of the crunchy snacks.</p></blockquote><blockquote id="6a26"><p><a href="https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16931-plant-based-cheese-snacks-debut-from-parmcrisps?e=aimee@gramblin.com&amp;utm_source=Food+Business+News+New+Food+Insider&amp;utm_medium=Newsletter&amp;oly_enc_id=5901D2464478C6Z">Plant-Based ParmCrisps</a> will be available in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in October for a suggested retail price of $4.79 per 1.75-oz pouch.</p></blockquote><h1 id="7b6c">Recipe Roundup</h1><h2 id="4914">Popcorn 3 Ways</h2><p id="d8f7">This is a roundup of interesting popcorn recipes. Try them out and let me know what you think.</p><div id="fbcc" class="link-block"> <a href="https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/popcorn-balls/"> <div> <div> <h2>Vintage Popcorn Balls - Old Fashioned Popcorn Recipe</h2> <div><h3>With Halloween just around the corner and my recent exploration into the history of popcorn, I was tempted to make a…</h3></div> <div><p>toriavey.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*7L4E94hXK3xcminp)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="469a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://passthesushi.com/halloween-popcorn/"> <div> <div> <h2>Halloween Popcorn Recipe | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com</h2> <div><h3>This Toffee Halloween popcorn is a crunchy sweet holiday snack. Popcorn is tossed in a mixture of maple syrup and brown…</h3></div> <div><p>passthesushi.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*a9SWlYfq1YD3gOUb)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="d392" class="link-block"> <a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids/recipes/parmesan-herb-popcorn"> <div> <div> <h2>Kid-Friendly Parmesan-Herb Microwavable Popcorn | America's Test Kitchen Kids</h2> <div><h3>The best microwave popcorn is the kind you make yourself. Serves 3 to 4 (makes 6 cups) Have you heard about our Young…</h3></div> <div><p>www.americastestkitchen.com</p></div> </div> <div>

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    </div><h1 id="fa50">Aimée’s Easy Pour-over Coffee for Fall</h1><p id="1037">This is a favorite cool weather coffee concoction for me. It’s a healthier version of the syrupy lattes that can be purchased at places like Starbucks this time of year. I always have Pumpkin Spice and Five Spice Powder spice blends on hand.</p><p id="c29b"><b>Ingredients*</b></p><ul><li>12 oz water, heated to almost boiling</li><li>2 T coffee grounds</li><li>1 teaspoon honey or your sweetener of choice</li><li>Sprinkle of spice blend of your choice — try Five Spice Powder, Pumpkin Spice, or Cinnamon</li><li>2–3 T milk or milk Alternative — I prefer oat milk.</li></ul><p id="b9a7"><b>Directions</b></p><p id="7b30">I use a simple pour-over coffee basket purchased from my local grocery story with the appropriate sized filters to match. To save time, I microwave my filtered water for 2 and a half minutes.</p><ol><li>Heat water to the desired temperature.</li><li>While water is heating, put 1 teaspoon honey, sprinkle of spices, and 2–3 Tablespoons milk or milk alternative in mug.</li><li>Set pour-over device on mug with filter inserted and add 2 Tablespoons of coffee grounds.</li><li>Pour water slowly and carefully over grounds. I use a glass pyrex for heating and pouring my water.</li><li>Enjoy!</li></ol><p id="e57a">*Coffee is such a particular taste experience. Adjust to your preferences, always.</p><h1 id="aa59">Food Science</h1><p id="64df">Did you know <a href="https://www.exploratorium.edu/food/popping-popcorn">it’s water that makes popcorn pop</a>?</p><blockquote id="ae8f"><p>The combination of a hard seed coat, starch, and water are critical to <a href="https://www.exploratorium.edu/food/popping-popcorn">how popcorn gets its pop</a>. As a popcorn kernel is heated, water and oil inside the seed heat up and soften the surrounding starch. The surrounding shell is so tough that the water can’t escape when it initially boils into steam. As the steam gets even hotter, the water molecules move even faster and pressure builds up inside the seed.</p></blockquote><p id="25b6">Check out this hack for getting every single kernel to pop when you make stovetop popcorn:</p><div id="0aa9" class="link-block">
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Who Doesn’t Love Popcorn and Coffee?

What’s cooking? Food creations and innovations

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A few nights ago, I got the hankering for some homemade popcorn. I quit eating popcorn about a year ago when I thought it was exacerbating some of my stomach issues. It seems likely not to be the culprit, so I decided to try it out again, as it’s one of my favorite snacks.

I knowingly used a too-small pan, eyeballed the oil, and put in too many kernels. Then I turned the heat too high and waited patiently. Until I heard a few pops and then no pops at all.

Uh-oh.

The unmistakable smell of charred popcorn kernels filled the air.

Lack of patience = bad cook.

This is where I so often go wrong in the kitchen.

David brought the blackened pan outside so the unpleasant scent could permeate the night winds instead of our kitchen and living room.

Ceci, our ten-year-old, took over the second batch, after chiding me for not following instructions. She told me everything I did wrong and proceeded to pop a new — and perfect — batch on the stove. She then divided it three ways and sprinkled mine with vegan cheese since eat dairy free.

I’m a lucky mom. The popcorn was delicious.

Popcorn is a diverse food. Its history is interesting. It can be used for many things, including — eating, decorating, and practicing mindfulness, as explained in this essay by Lucy (the eggcademic): How making popcorn is my mindfulness activity.

Did you make popcorn garlands when you were a child? Do you eat popcorn balls around the holidays? Have you ever pondered the meditative qualities of popcorn? Share your popcorn stories in the comments or email me at [email protected] and I may feature your answer in another column.

I’ve included a few fun popcorn recipes for you to try out. Let me know how they turn out.

Food Trends

You may have noticed over recent years a trending market for gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free foods. As more people adjust their diets away from gluten, dairy, and sugar, brands are trying to keep up. Mikey’s brand is unveiling a gluten & grain free tortilla trifecta that can be purchased at Sprouts or directly from the retailer. It’s a toss-up for me between the golden turmeric and sweets & beets flavors. What looks best to you?

Mikey’s tortillas are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO Project verified. They are sold in packs of eight at a suggested retail price of $4.99 and may be found at Sprouts Farmers Market or on the company’s website, Eatmikeys.com.

Mikey’s LLC. Source: Food Business News.

I love a crunchy snack. Thankfully, there are now many gluten free and dairy free crispy snacks available. I’m looking forward to trying these Parm Crisps from That’s How We Roll, LLC.

That’s How We Roll, LLC. Source: Food Business News.

Made from oven-baked 100% dairy-free cheese, the certified vegan and gluten-free cheese crisps come in sea salt and cracked black pepper flavors. ParmCrisps partnered with Whole Foods and parent company Amazon for the development and launch of the crunchy snacks.

Plant-Based ParmCrisps will be available in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in October for a suggested retail price of $4.79 per 1.75-oz pouch.

Recipe Roundup

Popcorn 3 Ways

This is a roundup of interesting popcorn recipes. Try them out and let me know what you think.

Aimée’s Easy Pour-over Coffee for Fall

This is a favorite cool weather coffee concoction for me. It’s a healthier version of the syrupy lattes that can be purchased at places like Starbucks this time of year. I always have Pumpkin Spice and Five Spice Powder spice blends on hand.

Ingredients*

  • 12 oz water, heated to almost boiling
  • 2 T coffee grounds
  • 1 teaspoon honey or your sweetener of choice
  • Sprinkle of spice blend of your choice — try Five Spice Powder, Pumpkin Spice, or Cinnamon
  • 2–3 T milk or milk Alternative — I prefer oat milk.

Directions

I use a simple pour-over coffee basket purchased from my local grocery story with the appropriate sized filters to match. To save time, I microwave my filtered water for 2 and a half minutes.

  1. Heat water to the desired temperature.
  2. While water is heating, put 1 teaspoon honey, sprinkle of spices, and 2–3 Tablespoons milk or milk alternative in mug.
  3. Set pour-over device on mug with filter inserted and add 2 Tablespoons of coffee grounds.
  4. Pour water slowly and carefully over grounds. I use a glass pyrex for heating and pouring my water.
  5. Enjoy!

*Coffee is such a particular taste experience. Adjust to your preferences, always.

Food Science

Did you know it’s water that makes popcorn pop?

The combination of a hard seed coat, starch, and water are critical to how popcorn gets its pop. As a popcorn kernel is heated, water and oil inside the seed heat up and soften the surrounding starch. The surrounding shell is so tough that the water can’t escape when it initially boils into steam. As the steam gets even hotter, the water molecules move even faster and pressure builds up inside the seed.

Check out this hack for getting every single kernel to pop when you make stovetop popcorn:

Happy Eating! Be on the lookout for a new column on October 15th.

Make some popcorn and prepare to laugh:

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