Grand Rapids Popcorn Company Celebrates 75 Years
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Grand Rapids Popcorn Company was founded by Roy and Rose Darling on Garfield Street on the west side of Grand Rapids in 1944. A true “Mom and Pop” operation, the pair sold corn kernels and popping supplies right out of their home. Roy and Rose built a loyal following around Grand Rapids.
In 1984, two of Roy and Rose’s nephews took over Grand Rapids Popcorn Company and the business began to rapidly expand. In addition to concession supplies, Grand Rapids Popcorn Company started to pop fresh popcorn. Grand Rapids Popcorn quickly outgrew its west side location, and the company broke ground on the current Grand Rapids Popcorn Company location 1991. Grand Rapids Popcorn was originally intended to be a wholesale business, but lucky for us the fresh popcorn became a hit.
Today, Grand Rapids Popcorn sells handmade popcorn, gifts, and supplies all over Michigan and beyond. Luckily, they wanted to make sure all of us popcorn lovers could get their delicious kernels and launched a website. Grand Rapids Popcorn Company remains family-owned and operated, with the third generation now working full time at the business. Grand Rapids Popcorn company prides themselves with outstanding service and personal connection to their customers.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for the hostess with the mostess, a treat for a friend, party favors or treats for home Grand Rapids Popcorn Company has everything you need.
Some of my favorite flavors include, Birthday Cake, S’mores, Butter Toffee Caramel with Pecans, Cherry Caramel Jubilee, Midwest Mix, and so many others.
What are you waiting for? Head to https://grpopcorn.com to begin shopping or visit their store in Comstock Park.
Coming to Detroit: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical + Giveaway CLOSED
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One of my all-time favorite Christmas stories is Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Knowing that I am sure you can guess how excited I was to learn that Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will be returning to the Fox Theatre this holiday season. Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic holiday musical that will enchant adults and children alike during seven performances November 20 through November 23.
If you are as excited as I am to see Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, then you won\’t want to miss this giveaway. That\’s right, I am hooking one lucky follower up with a family 4-pack of tickets to see Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Fox Theatre. Scroll down to enter and good luck.
Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss\’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage. Featuring the hit songs \”You\’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch\” and \”Welcome Christmas,\” The Grinch discovers there\’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming GRINCH, whose heart is \”two sizes too small,\” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos.
Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features magnificant sets designed by John Lee Beatty and costumes designed by Robert Morgan, inspired by Dr. Seuss\’ original book. Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason\’s music and book breathe new life into this timeless story.
Tickets are on-sale now to see Dr. Seuss\’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Get them before their gone!
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Movie Review: The Addams Family
The Addams Family features the whole gang you have come to love voiced by some Hollywood powerhouses.
Morticia Addams is voiced by Charlize Theron
Gomez Addams is voiced by Oscar Isaac
Wednesday Addams is voiced by Chloe Grace Moretz
Pugsley Addams is voiced by Finn Wolfhard
Uncle Fester is voiced by Nick Kroll
It is voiced by Snoop Dogg
Grandma is voiced by Bette Midler
Wednesday, I had the opportunity to check out the new animated film The Addams Family, and i\’m here today to give you a full review.
The Addams Family animated movie hitting theaters this Friday, allows you to meet the Addams Family, and begins with people not accepting them which results in Addams having to leave their city and head to a new one. Of course, The Addams Family begins with Fester messing around on the piano to different tunes, and then he breaks out into the iconic song we have all come to love. The audience was snapping their fingers, and getting into the song. Really, how can you not snap your fingers? Even if you never watched the television series or saw one of the movies that came out, you\’ve definitely heard the iconic song a time or two. In this animated version of The Addams Family, Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday and Pugley are preparing for a visit from their creepy relatives. However, trouble soon arises when a town is built below them and the fog begins to lift. The Addams Family is definitely written for 2019, because the trouble that arises is when shady TV home design personality Margaux Needler realizes that Addams\’ eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighborhood she has created. Margaux is the evil villain in the Addams Family, and of course turns the towns people against the Addams Family. However, soon they all see that the Addams Family is just like them and they\’re not evil monsters, and the neighborhood is redefined – which gives you that feel good moment in movies that we all crave.
The Addams Family, comes out just in time for Halloween and is one movie you do not want to miss. So get a witches shawl on, a broomstick you can crawl on, we\’re gonna pay a call on The Addams Family this Friday, October 11 when the first family of Halloween comes to a theater near you.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pies
Football season is in full swing, cider mills are open for business, leaves are beginning to change colors and there is a crispness in the air. Fall is coming in full-force. While I love summer, and always hate to see it go, I must admit that fall has always been my favorite season. This year fall seemed to sneak up on me quickly, typically come September 1st I have Uggs out and have become the definition of a basic babe. This year definitely is not like that. Despite not being ready to give up my sundresses, fall officially arrived on Monday. You know what that means, I had to welcome the pumpkin spiced filled season with a dessert. I decided to make Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies. This is the first fall recipe I am sharing this year, and let me tell you these pumpkin spice oatmeal cream pies just may be the only recipe you need this fall. These pumpkin spice cookies have been a huge hit with everyone who has tasted them. I personally made my pumpkin spice oatmeal cream pie cookies vegan by using plant-based butter. However, you can definitely use regular butter to make these cookies. I would suggest going with a salted butter and dropping the dash of salt from the recipe.
These pumpkin spice oatmeal cream pie cookies are absolutely delicious, and sure to be the hit of any fall gathering you attend this year. Trust me, no one will be able to have just one!
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pies
Ingredients
For the cookies
2 cups oat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
dash of salt
1.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice powder
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup butter, softened*
1 1/4 cups brown sugar**
1.5 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups rolled oats
For the buttercream
1/2 cup (1 stick butter)*
2 cups powdered sugar
2.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice powder
*I used Country Crock Plant-Based Almond Oil butter, however, any butter of your choice will work.
** I used Splenda brown sugar. However, you can use regular brown sugar or 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar. It\’s your choice and preference.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
For the cookies:
3. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice powder.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
5. Once combined add your dry mixture from step 3.
6. Beat to combine.
7. Fold in the oats.
8. Place rounded tablespoons of dough 1/2-inch apart onto your parchment-covered baking sheet.
9. Grease the bottom of a glass cup.
10. Use the bottom of the cup to lightly press down on each cookie to flatten it out.
11. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
12. Remove from the oven.
13. Allow the cookies to completely cool before frosting.
For the buttercream:
14. Add softened butter to a bowl and beat for 1 minute.
15. Add powdered sugar and beat for an additional 1 minute. If it\’s not coming together add a small splash of water.
16. Add the pumpkin spice.
17. Beat until combined and fluffy.
18. To assemble, pipe or spread the buttercream onto the bottom of one cooled cookie,m top with another cookie.
19. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
20. Enjoy, yum!
31 Things to Do in October
Hello October! I honestly cannot believe that summer is over, and we are now right in the heart of fall. In today\’s post, I am sharing a list of things to do in October. Yes, that is 31 ideas, one for every day of the month. If you want even more ideas check out 30 Ways to Celebrate September or my Fall To-Do list!
1. Celebrate vegan baking day, and whip up something delicious.
2. Take a trip to the pumpkin patch. Don\’t forget to snap some cute photos while you\’re there!
3. Host a horror movie marathon. Think The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Edward Scissorhands, The Birds and more.
4. Whip up a halloween-themed dessert. I love making a different novelty treat for each holiday. I have made Spider Web Cupcakes, Bat Bite Cupcakes and even Frankenstein treats.
5. Head to the cider mill and enjoy a cup of hot cider.
6. It\’s sweater weather, and blanket scarf season. Treat yourself to something new.
7. Orange and black are iconically Halloween colors. Get creative with these two colors by preparing different foods with them in mind this October. Think black bean soup, butternut squash soup, blackberry cobbler and more.
8. Get outside and enjoy the cooler weather. I love hiking and biking.
9. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or with a local organization to help the less fortunate in your area.
10. Look for a fall festivals and Halloween events in your area. The Detroit Zoo hosts Zoo Boo for the littles, theres a pop-up pumpkin patch in downtown Detroit and you can\’t forget Halloweekends at Cedar Point.
11. Head up north to leaf peep and enjoy all the colors.
13. Head to Trader Joes and stock up on everything pumpkin spice.
14. Try out a new workout class. I am currently addicted to rock climbing.
15. Make a pumpkin themed treat to bring to work.
20. Enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board, while you watch Hocus Pocus.
21. Try out a new soup or chili recipe. I made white chicken chili a few years ago and fell in love with it.
22. Paint your nails a dark polish color. Zoya has some great options in their new fall collection.
23. Whip up a batch of homemade applesauce – yum my favorite!
24. Get lost in a corn maze.
25. Head to a drive-in to watch a movie. Don\’t forget the blankets and snacks.
26. Start a new book.
27. Take a hot air balloon ride. Seriously how amazing would it be to see the colors from the sky.
28. Make homemade caramel apples.
29. Do something nice for someone.
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