I bought this cute little bear bowl on my recent trip to Alaska and I’ve been looking for a great snack to make to fill it. When I saw the Microwave Caramel Popcorn recipe in the new Real Mom Kitchen Cookbook, I knew I’d found the perfect recipe. The Microwave Caramel Popcorn was quick, easy and addictively delicious.
Laura’s new cookbook is filled with quick, easy, delicious recipes to “make putting food on the table less stressful so you can enjoy your family time.” Real Mom Kitchen will be released next month. I was fortunate to have been given a digital copy to review. It’s a fun, colorful cookbook filled with recipes for busy moms. I couldn’t be happier for Laura for publishing her first cookbook. It’s so fun to have someone you know succeed. (Info on the cookbook giveaway is at the bottom of the post.)
My husband and I met Laura early one morning when we walked by her street and she was out on her front porching photographing food. I said to my husband, “that’s a food blogger.” So I went over and introduced myself.
I asked Laura why she thought there are so many great food bloggers in Utah. She believes it’s because of the amazing women who came before us, our mothers and grandmothers. In fact, both this Microwave Caramel Popcorn recipe and her favorite recipe in the cookbook, Oven Stew, come from her mom.
Real Mom Kitchen gets about a quarter of a million hits every month and Laura was approached by two book companies after a story featuring her was on ksl.com.
This Microwave Caramel Popcorn is mentioned on the back cover of the cookbook, as well as a popular post on Real Mom Kitchen. Be sure and stop by and congratulation Laura and pre-order a copy of Real Mom Kitchen.
Microwave Caramel Popcorn and Cookbook Giveaway
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 2-3 quarts popped popcorn all just depends on how coated you want your popcorn
Instructions
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt on high for 2½ to 3 minutes until bubbling.
- Remove from microwave and mix in baking soda. Put popped popcorn in a paper grocery sack and pour caramel over popcorn. Fold down top of grocery sack and put in the microwave.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 20 seconds. Take sack out of microwave and shake to evenly coat the popcorn. Pour out on cookie sheet to cool.
Notes
Giveaway:
Cedar Fort Books is offering a copy of Real Mom Kitchen to one lucky Barbara Bakes reader. To enter the giveaway leave a comment on this post before Sunday, July 24th at midnight MST telling me why you’d like a copy of the cookbook. For an extra entry Tweet and/or Stumble the giveaway (leave a separate comment for each entry). The giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada. Be sure your email address is included with your comment(s).
Updated: The winner of the cookbook is Lark who said “Oh I really want this cook Book! I collect Cook Books and NEED this! :)” Congratulations Lark!
kathy steadman
I would love one of laura’s cookbooks, because I LOVE her site and know the recipes I’ve tried their have been wonderful! Thanks
Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies
I would love this cookbook so I could try out all the neat recipes in it.
Brenda S 'Okie in Colorado'
I would love the new cookbook. I have been following Laura on her blog for a long time. Always great recipes.
Sara M
I would love this cookbook. Five kids equals a lot of mouths to feed. Maybe I’ll actually come across something in the book that they ALL will finally eat!!
Claire @ Claire K Creations
This looks dangerously easy to make. Yum! How funny… you can spot a food blogger can’t you?!
Judith Franing
Wow I love this cookbook. Thanks for introducing us!
Enjoy your Blog too!
Judith
yasee
I need quick simple meal ideas!
Amy
I would love to have a copy of this book because I can surely use a few more quick, easy and delicious recipes for my family. As my 2 kids are growing up quickly, I really want to spend more quality time with them instead of spending too much time in the kitchen. 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful book. Sounds like a must have for any busy moms out there.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Carol
Real Mom Kitchen sounds like a wonderful cookbook that I’d love to add to my vast collection of cookbooks. I love Laura’s blog.
Cindy B.
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Cindy B.
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Cindy B.
I love Laura’s blog. All of her recipes are great. If I was to win her book, I’ll always treasure it.
Tami
Perfect caramel popcorn and I just love your bear bowl. So cute!
I’d love to win a copy of her new cookbook to add to my collection. Both you and she have awesome blogs, too!
Kari Howell
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Kari Howell
This looks so good and I would love to have this cookbook.
Maralea
Oh my gosh, this Carmel Corn looks delish!! I would love to win this cookbook because I am always on the lookout for simple, delicious recipes and all the recipes I have seen on Laura’s blog have looked absolutely awesome!!
Sarah S
I would love the cookbook because I am always looking for delicious, easy meals to feed my family.
Maudie the Maid
I could use a new cookbook.
elizabeth
I would love this cookbook! It looks like it would have fun recipes to try!
Maris (In Good Taste)
I would like the cookbook because if the rest of her recipes are as awesome as this one it must be a great book!