We Love Kettle Corn

Rainy Day at Apple Festival

These smart ladies stayed dry as they brought their ponchos. After they got their kettle corn they were ready for anything…

Apple Festival apples

First day of Apple Festival was a rainy cloudy day that limited visitors to the event. Some brave souls like these two were out and about looking adorable in costume. Green apples….

just the right amounts of popcorn, corn oil, sugar, salt, and time stirred properly over a heated kettle so not to burn.

Ten seconds too long can make the difference in a good batch or a burnt one. Kettle corn cooked right is addicting. So eat up…..

During the 1700s, kettle corn was introduced to colonial palates in the U.S.  It is referenced in the diaries of Dutch Settlers in Pennsylvania circa 1776. It was a special treat often consumed at fairs or other festive occasions. The corn was cooked for maximum taste in iron kettles and then sweetened with sugar or honey before adding the salt. The combination was widely popular in the early 1800s but fell from wide usage during the 1900s. In the early 2000s, it has made something of a comeback in America, especially at 19th century living history events. As of the 21st century, it is cooked and sold at fairs and flea markets throughout the United States, especially art and craft shows. The smell of fresh popped kettle corn is one that will surely be a candle fragrance soon.  (Wikipedia)

In October 2009 we will be popping in the following locations:

Autumn Leaf Festival

Oct. 2, 3, and 4–Fri., Sat., and Sun…………………………………………………….Maysville, Ga.

Apple Festival

Oct. 10 and 11,  Sat. and Sun………………………………………………………………….Ellijay, Ga.

Gold Rush Days

Oct. 17 and 18, Sat. and Sun…………………………………………………………………Dahlonega, Ga.