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Category: Table Talk
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!
waste of whiskey
bet these are good, but it seems a shame to waste fine whiskey on popcorn, when the cheap stuff would probably serve as well.
great idea
And as a dentist, I suggest some good waterpicking afterwards!!!
Whiskey popcorn good for gifting yourself too!
This is the perfect desert
This is the perfect desert for the upcoming holiday season!
Yum!
Everyone loves caramel corn, so this would be a perfect gift for anyone!
Popcorn
Love good popcorn!
Dangerous
This looks so scrumptous. I'm going to get some for gifts..and try not to eat them!
Corn is good
That looks great. I want to try some now. I also would love to try out the chair. its so purty
Fun flavors
This sounds delicious!
Yum!
I'll take one of each.
Seasonally appropriate caramel corn
I'm going to buy some of this right away!
Mmmm Popcorn!
Sounds absolutely delicious!
special popcorn
Looks wonderful, love sweet, salty flavor on popcorn!
Popcorn is so yummy
Love this, gonna try it asap.
Mmmmmmmmmm
"...Cheddar dusts"
jalapeno corn
Definitely want to try this.
Fabulous Flavors
Can't wait to try these!
Sounds good!
I will have to try this.
Tasty
sounds delicious, I like that they use Stranahans!
High End Halloween
This is the sweet swag every trick-or-treater dreams of.
Bring it on
Corn fed Ohio girl here!!
Awesome fall treat.
Flavored popcorn reminds me of elementary school where the cafeteria sold popcorn balls on Friday's. Now there is a gourmet adult treat! Cannot wait to try the pumpkin pie!
Lip smackin' delicious!
I could really take a load off my feet and enjoy some delicious treats, too.
Excited to try!
As an avid lover of popcorn I am very excited to try some of these flavors. And what a great gift for friends and family around the Holidays!
Yum!
This looks amazing, can't wait to try it!
Breakfast of Champoins
Whiskey ’n brown butter popcorn for breakfast? Yes please!
whisky and brown butter
what a decadent combination! sounds deadly..
5280 has read my mind
I have been thinking about how to serve unique and flavorful popcorn at a friend's baby shower (she's ready to pop! get it?) I was going to make my own, but this sound more delicious. and easier. Now, I'm hungry.
Sweetly covered corn
OMG!!!! So decadent!
Yum!
I live with a guy that would eat himself sick on jalapeno popcorn.
Yum!
Would love to munch on the
YUM
mmm
You had me at Stranahan's.
Dangerous
Keep me away!
Popcorn in my new chair
Count me IN!!!!
Definition of Fall
Reminds me of the popcorn sold at Illinois apple orchards... perfect after a day of apple pickin'!
Jalapeno Popcorn
Gotta try it. Now if only they could throw in some bacon...
Grown-up Popcorn in a grown-up chair
Promise I'll even use put a tablecloth over myself!
MAIZE and BLUE!
CORN!
Whiskey n Brown Butter!
Whiskey n Brown Butter- what an amazing flavor combination. It sounds like a perfect end to the beautiful fall days we have experienced lately!
In addition to the creative flavors, the name "Tuffy Kickshaw" itself holds the promise of fun and surprise for everyone who walks through The Belle's doors. I cannot wait to try the holiday seasonal flavors and to distribute them among friends as unique Christmas gifts this year.
A perfect autumn treat!
I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Send some my way
Just had popcorn last night and this would have been MUCH better
I love HW so much and just moved so need it desparately. Could only dream of winning this prize.
Gingerbread popcorn
Really? Sounds so yummy!
Gift
Great for last minute host gifts!
No fair...
...looks like one of those snacks you can't put down until it's ALL gone!
Popcorn
I had those sweet popcorn and they are amazing
Holiday gift?
Sounds like a perfect gift for friends and family. I wonder if it can be picked up locally?
Skeptical...
...but willing to try it.