The Simple Life of Hope

Friday, June 10, 2016

Friday Nights Are the Best Nights

Caramel Popcorn

1 c. butter

2 c. brown sugar

½ c. corn syrup

1 teasp. salt

½ teasp. baking soda

1 teasp. vanilla

5 quarts popped popcorn

Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil without stirring for 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir baking soda and vanilla.
Pour over popcorn, stir to coat.
Place in two large baking dishes and bake for an hour (or less, depending on how chewy you want it) stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven; cool.

Morning Walks for Coffee

~ Sunrise on the American River ~

On our way to get our morning coffee - 2.5 miles each way.

We usually arrive at Starbucks at about 6:00.

It is so peaceful and quiet at this time.

We always feel as though we are on vacation.

~ Sharing a coffee ~

I always have a burst of energy for the walk home.

Often we see dear along the way.

One of our favorite sights is from this bridge over the American River.

The old village is famous for its many chickens.

They crow all morning long, as if they are competing with each other.

There is nothing nicer than starting my day with a morning walk.
~~~♥~~~

Morning Walk Along the American River

I L-O-V-E mornings!

My husband and I walk 5 miles to and from Starbucks every morning.

Our route takes us along this American River bike path.

We share one cup of coffee -
The dark house blend with 3 raw sugars and about 4 Tsp. half and half.
(I figure that is about 140 calories - 70 calories a for each of us.)