It's time. I'll be posting my favorite holiday recipes throughout the next couple days. Yum, yum, yum. Starting off, here is an incredibly addicting caramel popcorn recipe. You may think, "Huh, CARAMEL POPCORN....whooopdy doo!" But I'm telling you, TRY IT!!! I call it *Chicago style* because when my digi girls and I went to Chi-town this fall, we got some similar stuff at a famous popcorn shop there. (Girls, what was that place called again?!) But this recipe is even BETTER! I'm packaging it up in little vintage looking popcorn boxes and taking it to neighbors. 
More baked sugary goodness coming soon.
Oh, and a quick tid-bit from today. I ran into Walmart to grab some groceries (Why on EARTH I went to Walmart is beyond me! I DESPISE that place!!) and quickly popped into the holiday section to see if anything was decent. I found the CUTEST glass cloches housing little glitter mansions. OMGOSH, I almost died!! I'll have to take pictures of the new collection. You'll love them!
Kim, I really should make your blog one of my Firefox homepage tabs. I always feel SO inspired just visiting here!
Posted by: Shannon B. (aka dancingirisheyes) | December 21, 2006 at 06:34 PM
Yay for recipes!! I am going to try out your sugar cookie recipe tomorrow and I can't wait! This popcorn may be next on my list!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 21, 2006 at 06:52 PM
I think that's Garrett's on Michigan Avenue... is that where you went? Every tim I go by that place, people are lined up outside the store, right onto the sidewalk, just waiting! Must be good.
Posted by: Sasha | December 21, 2006 at 09:40 PM
OMG what font is that?
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | December 21, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Yum! I want to be your neighbor! And I have to agree with Shannon B. I can't help but feel inspired checking out your blog.
Posted by: hairyshoefairy | December 21, 2006 at 10:01 PM
First of all I have to thank you again for the crochet hook holder you made me. Seriously, that was the sweetest thing and so thoughtful since I think I was such a crochet fanatic in Chicago where YES, I believe Sasha is right, it's Garrett's popcorn shop on Michigan Ave. Still can't believe I left my WHOLE bag at the hotel when I left to go home and had specifically made the stop so I'd have some for the train ride. Ugh! What a great idea though to make this as little gifts. I may just have to add the ingredients to my shopping list this afternoon. And I'm with you all the way on the Walmart thing. I avoid that place like the plague. The worst part in any I've been to is the fact that you spend more time waiting in line than you do actually wandering the store finding what you need. So frustrating every time. Fortunately we have a great place just a block up the road that has everything just like walmart but instead of 2 lanes being open there are usually more like 20 and even if you have to wait there are little tv's in each check-out playing behind the scenes video of Grey's Anatomy and advertisements for fun places like Disney so waiting isn't so bad. :)
Okay, got carried away there. LOL Anyway, if I don't catch ya again before have a blessed Christmas with your family.
Love ya,
Shawny
Posted by: Shawn | December 22, 2006 at 05:08 AM
ooh.. I love new recipes!!
Posted by: deb | December 22, 2006 at 08:37 AM
Thanks so much for that delicious recipe, Kim! I just love caramel popcorn!!!
Posted by: Nancy aka belgianangel | December 22, 2006 at 02:36 PM
I'm totally inspired too! YUM! Still think you're the total package! (wink wink!)
Posted by: Jennifer | December 22, 2006 at 09:46 PM
Kim, I adore you for many reasons. I adore oyu even more for knowing what cloches are! I'm dying to see what you bought. I saw some at Target too, but my I'm over budget on holiday shopping.
That popcorn sounds delish.
Merry Christmas.
Sara
Posted by: Sara | December 22, 2006 at 11:37 PM