Rain Rain Come Back...Anytime you want!!!!

Last night a tropical storm came through the area which meant lots of rain, lots of warning tickers on the t.v., and the inevitable dumb ass drivers!

For me rain only means one thing...POPCORN AND CHAMPAGNE MOVIE NIGHT!!!! I wait in anticipation for these nights because what's better than sitting in the dark with homemade popcorn, champagne, and a cheeky British romantic comedy?!? (INSERT BLANK HERE) Yeah, I didn't think anything could beat that! My next thought was what kind of popcorn do I want? I'm one of those people that has to doctor up anything I eat...it's just a thing. I had some really bland "gourmet" popcorn that I completely overpaid for so what could I do with it? Hmmm...as I scuffled through that refrigerator I found a little chunk of Piave Vecchio and Parmigano-Reggiano cheese and then EPIPHANY! That's right people greatness once again! If you're like me and just love easy, yummy, beautiful and semi-gourmet food please see the recipe below!

Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn

1/2 cup UN-cooked popcorn kernels
1 Tbs. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil*
1 Tbs. Butter
1/2 Finely chopped Parmesan Cheese*
A couple pinches of freshly chopped Rosemary
Salt* (the Parmesan is already salty to just a pinch will do)

In a large pot put the the Olive oil and the butter over medium-high. As soon as the butter melts pour the kernels into the pot and throw in a pinch of salt. In a circular motion shake the pot to slather the kernels with all that olivey butter goodness. Put a lid on the pot but make sure it's cracked just a little bit to let the steam escape. Shake the pot about every 30 seconds to make sure the Kernels don't burn! When the popping slows pour the popcorn in a large bowl and sprinkle the warmed popcorn with the Parmesan cheese and the rosemary.

* Alternative to Champagne...I LOVE this popcorn with a really nice red wine because the rosemary in the popcorn really brings out the depth and flavor of the wine. Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) is also a really great choice not only is it about half the price of Champagne but it's super light, refreshing, and crisp!

DIRECTIONS:

Pop in movie of your choice and find a cozy blanket to nestle into the couch with. Bubbly in one hand and ginormous bowl of popcorn in the other. Turn off lights and enjoy the rain!!!