Charlotte's Caramel Popcorn

Intolerance. IBS. Food Sensitivities..etc. If those seemingly negative words are in your vocab then you can relate. If not, count yourself lucky and watch what you eat, as you never know, one of these days one of those words might creep into your life.

A little history:
There are four of us in our family with food sensitivities, or as we prefer in a more positive way: delicate digestives. Our bodies simply cannot break down any wheat or dairy products. For me (Renee), it wasn't until I was 20 that I really couldn't eat the way I loved. Thank goodness I was at home at the time, as our mom became Doctor Mama. Charlotte was 10, and our little brother John was 3, when Doctor Mama decided to cut everything and find out what was making us all sick. We did pay a visit to our medical doctor and he said the same thing. Elimination. After eating rice for a few months, and Doctor Mama's healing-the- gut shakes, we discovered that we are not Celiac (Hallelujah!), just very intolerant. In the last year Leah too has noticed that she can't have any dairy products, as her poor tummy gets very upset, so she has now joined the Delicate Digestives Club.

Charlotte's Caramel Popcorn

Changing our diet was drastic, but it does make life interesting and causes us to constantly search for new recipes. Last week Charlotte dreamed of Caramel Popcorn and so came up with the following recipe. It is so good that you should try it, even if you can still eat the real stuff. : )


Charlotte's Caramel Popcorn

1/4 c. Brown sugar

3 tbs. Vegan Margarine (Becel sells a really great vegan margarine) Becel Vegan Margarine

4 tbs. Corn Syrup

Pinch of salt

1/2 tsp. Vanilla

Pinch of baking soda

Popcorn of your choice: We love this one: PC's Organic Popcorn It is dairy free!

1. Add Brown sugar, Vegan Margarine, Corn syrup and Salt into a measuring cup. Heat for 1 min. (or until all ingredients are melted) in the microwave.

2. Add the Vanilla and Baking Soda. Stir until well combined.

3. Pop those kernels! Put the popcorn in a mixing bowl, pour the caramel sauce over top and mix.

Enjoy!