Popcorn seems to be all the rage right now! From concepts dedicated to only popcorn like the local KuKuRuza (KOO-KOO-ROO-ZAH).

They started here in Seattle just over 10 years ago and now have stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and even Cairo! The popcorn rage is popping worldwide! One of my favorite combinations is their caramel and cheddar popcorn – yum!

Who’s ready for popcorn – I AM!

But popcorn is becoming the star in numerous new ways in products and on menus. For instance recently I saw on an episode of the new TV show Say it To my Face! (which is a pretty fun show on the FYI Network) where they made fried “popcorn shrimp” actually breaded in chopped popped corn. Not that’s pretty Fun!

And then what about all those cupcake and ice cream concoctions topped with popcorn, caramel corn and chocolate popcorn – yes please!

Now at home there are plenty of ways to top your corn – grated parm – or drizzle with spicy Sriracha garlic butter, the possibilities are endless.

I love these soft popcorn balls from Land O’Lakes studded with gumdrops and nuts.

But the best old school treat of all is homemade popcorn balls – so fun to make with the kids. Land O’Lakes has some great recipes on their site. Just don’t forget to butter your hands! –Kathy