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Posted: October 19, 2012 7:30 AM
Tags: Tuffy Kickshaw's Sweetly Covered Corn, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, Julie Ciezadlo, Hotel Monaco, Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 20 days of giveaways
The Obsession: Tuffy Kickshaw's Sweetly Covered Corn
I'm embarrassed to admit how quickly I blew through not one, but two, bags of Tuffy Kickshaw's Sweetly Covered Corn. When I opened the fiery-sweet jalapeño addiction and the decadent whiskey ’n brown butter (made with Stranahan's) I intended to try a couple kernels of each flavor. But the small-batch treats got the best of me: After devouring half a bag of each, I had to walk away from my desk to avoid finishing them both. I polished off the rest the next day.
Clearly, chef Julie Ciezadlo (a graduate of Cook Street School of Fine Cooking) is on to something. Where caramel corn is usually treacley sweet and hard to chew, her version is lighter—almost airy—even as it's dense with flavor. The jalapeño variety really could lead to an obsession with buttery caramel corn tossed in jalapeño and cheddar dusts. Each kernel is sweet, savory, and spicy (some bites are really spicy). That fire is nicely off-set by the cozy richness—think sticky toffee pudding—of the whiskey-brown butter version. Really, alternating flavors is the way to go.
What's most fun about these treats (so named because "tuffy" is an old-fashioned term for toffee and "kickshaw" refers to an elaborate and exotic delicacy) is that Ciezadlo changes her flavors seasonally. You read that right: seasonally appropriate caramel corn! If that seems like a reach, wait until you try the holiday-minded gingerbread or the perfect-for-fall baked apple crisp flavors.
Order Tuffy Kickshaw's here or buy it here.
Bonus: Stay the night at the Hotel Monaco, and you might find yourself with a complimentary bag.
—Photo by Andrea Flanagan
THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
Great Fall Treat
Submitted by kristydd on Fri, 2012-10-19 21:36.
This is the perfect fall treat. Can't wait to try!
Stranahan's makes everything better!
Submitted by Adonovan on Fri, 2012-10-19 20:16.
The whiskey 'n brown butter flavor sounds amazing! And that chair is awesome!
Just In Time for Halloween
Submitted by annJ on Fri, 2012-10-19 20:01.
popcorn and Fall just go together so well, exspecially spicey flavored Popcorn!
I should never read these while hungry
Submitted by karissajohnson17 on Fri, 2012-10-19 19:02.
The pictures look so appetizing and descriptions always sound delicious!
SOUNDS AMAZING!!
Submitted by alhdvm on Fri, 2012-10-19 16:47.
Yummy! Can't wait to try it. Interesting concept.
SIGN ME UP
Submitted by sunshineacm13 on Fri, 2012-10-19 15:21.
I love all popcorn no matter the flavor!!!
Looks awesome - what a great
Submitted by jennyincolo on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:53.
Looks awesome - what a great snack for fall!
My husband loves popcorn!
Submitted by kctrask on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:42.
I will have to get some of the different flavors for him to try. :)
:)
Submitted by pinkannie6 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:38.
Extra fun that Hotel Monaco gives it away to guests!
Beyond Gourmet Popcorn
Submitted by jsuissa1 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:35.
Seems like they take it to a whole new level. We need Movie theaters to branch out and offer some of these goodies.
Chair
Submitted by stanfordzoo1 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:34.
That chair is super cool! Hope it lands in my house!!!
"Proof" that whiskey makes everything better
Submitted by dburke22 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:16.
including corn puffs
Woo-Hoo an HW chair
Submitted by blakest3 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:15.
How incredible would that look with my exposed brick????
"Proof" that whiskey makes everything better
Submitted by dburke22 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:12.
including the puffed corn in your breakfast cereals
Gift to Go
Submitted by enava422 on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:11.
Not only do I want to try some right meow. These would make perfect Christmas party gifts. Just needs a bright red bow and it's good to go! Love love!
Colorado Originals
Submitted by Roberts2210 on Fri, 2012-10-19 13:52.
I love stuff from Colorado originals!
Would love to try!
Submitted by audgepodge on Fri, 2012-10-19 13:40.
I'd probably wind up eating the entire bag too :-)
Anything like corn nuts?
Submitted by ligoldman on Fri, 2012-10-19 13:24.
I'd like this if it has a deep corn taste. I would eat them sitting in my new arm chair.
what's poppin'
Submitted by leeramirez on Fri, 2012-10-19 13:24.
I wonder if this is like when I first tried caramel popcorn ice cream, it sounds crazy but it just might taste pretty damn good.
great gift from CO
I've had this several times at different festivals. A special treat from CO. Makes a great holiday gift.
Healthy?
Sweet & Spicy? What more could one want?
Oooooh, this sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it and I will definitely put it on my list to give at Christmas!
Popcorn
That popcorn looks amazing! I love the variety of the flavors!
Popcorn
That popcorn looks amazing! I love the variety of the flavors!
Chair
That would look perfect in our new house! We close on Halloween!
HW Armless Wing Chair
Very nice prize!
Hotel Monaco
I have some friends staying at Hotel Monaco in a couple of weeks. I'm definitely going to go visit and steal their popcorn!
Yummm...now one with Vermont
Yummm...now one with Vermont Maple Syrup next...?
Popcorn
Unique Popcorn
Thanks for giving me a great gift idea!
flavored popcorn
I can't say no to this treat! Fill up my halloween bag with this goodness.
How Lame is it that....