Parmesan-Rosemary Popcorn

By Peggy | February 28, 2012 |

I visited St. Louis for a conference last week and had some great popcorn for a healthy snack. I did my best to replicate it at home. Parmesan is one of Sam’s favorite things. When I told him I would be making this, he said, “That sounds good. But I didn’t think you liked Parmesan that much.”

Parmesan-Rosemary Popcorn
2-3 T. corn oil
3/4 c. unpopped popcorn
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. rosemary, ground fine in a mortar and pestle
1/3 c. grated parmesan
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
In a prep bowl, combine the rosemary, parmesan, salt and pepper, cover the bowl and shake well for even distribution.
Heat corn oil over high heat in a large, light weight fry pan — covered — with three kernels of popcorn. When the three kernels have popped, add all the rest of the popcorn at once and shake until all kernels have popped. Usually, that’s after two to three seconds go by between pops.
If you can release some of the steam by slightly lifting the lid while the popping is going on, without sending kernels all over the kitchen, do it, because this makes the most tender kernels possible.
Pour out into a wide bowl and drizzle the olive oil over all, tossing well to coat. Then sprinkle the cheese mixture over all and toss well to coat.
Eat immediately, but once cooled can be stored in a tightly covered container for a day or two before its too stale and you just have to feed it to the chickens.
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Overheard in the Wolfe House #160

By Peggy | February 11, 2012 |

(while on Skype with the grandparents)
Sam: Here’s the attachment. And you can see the universal remote on my iPhone.
Grandpa: I see it. It looks like a remote on your TV.
Sam: If you touch “Watch a movie,” it turns on the DVD and the TV at the same time.
Grandpa: No kidding. Can you use it to open the garage door too?
Sam: Maybe. (starts hunting for apps)
Grandpa: How about washing the dishes?

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Overheard in the Wolfe House #159

By Peggy | February 7, 2012 |

Peggy: You know, I was able to drag a lawn mower all the way to the south fence line. You really do a good job of mowing the orchard floor. It’s a like a golf course out there.
Sam (with the biggest grin he’s flashed in a long time): Well, thanks.

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Overheard in the Wolfe House #157

By Peggy | January 28, 2012 |

Peggy: I don’t know what’s going on with Gus. He has been anxious for several days now. It’s the same kind of anxious he had when the batteries went out on the smoke detector. But we fixed it. Last night, he was so anxious, he couldn’t sleep. Today, he doesn’t even want to come in the house. I don’t get it.
Sam: I think the smoke detector in the office is about to go out.
Peggy: Really? How do you know?
Sam: I can hear it clicking softly when I’m in the office. Can’t you hear it?
Peggy: No. Only you and Gus can hear it.

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Overheard in the Wolfe House #156

By Peggy | January 22, 2012 |

Sam: They are asking whether I’m registered for Selective Service.
Peggy: You are. You did that when you were 18. Do you remember filling out that card at the post office?
Sam: They need my SS number.
Peggy: Hmm. I guess you would have a draft number. (rummages through records)
Sam: Wow. I have another number.

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