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SMOKEY-SALTY CARAMEL CORN
C o n c e r t MUNCHIES by Sara Tapfer photo by Trisha Seelig It is a well-known fact that the price of food at festivals can get expensive. Vendors know that attendees have to eat, and when there are no other food options available, they can charge whatever they want. Fortunately, there are on-the-go foods that are both delicious and wallet-friendly. Hop out to your car for a quick snack, or munch them on the way to the festival. And we’ve heard that a sure-fire way to get them into the fest (but we don’t encourage it) is to hide the snacks in a zipper pocket of your purse or even in the bottom of your camera bag.
Source: myrecipes.com Makes 14 cups Ingredients: - 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, freshly popped - 1 6 oz. can whole smoked almonds - 1 cup butter - 1/2 cup light corn syrup - 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions:
1. Line one large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside; combine popcorn and almonds in a very large bowl and set aside. 2. Combine butter, corn syrup and brown sugar in a large, 3 quart heavy pan. 3. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves; increase heat
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to medium and bring to a boil. 4. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 254 F on a candy thermometer; remove from heat. 5. Stir in salt, baking soda and vanilla extract (mixture will bubble); quickly pour mixture over popcorn and nuts; toss gently to coat 6. Transfer popcorn mixture to prepared baking sheet; bake at 250 F for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 7. Remove from oven; cool completely; store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
CHEWY NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS Source: allrecipes.com Makes 24 bars
Ingredients: - 1 cup rolled oats - 1 cup steel-cut oats - 1 cup crispy rice cereal - 1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds - 1/4 cup butter - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup honey -2 teaspoons vanilla extracts - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Directions: 1. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 2. Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit and almonds together in a large bowl. 3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey and vanilla extract. 4.Whisk for about two minutes, until sugar is completely dissolved; pour over oat mixture; stir to combine. 5. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish; press chocolate chips into top; refrigerate until chilled.
VENDORS, continued from page 5 Austin’s Pizza 10” personal pizza - $8.29 Four pizza rolls - $6.79 For those feeling cheesy at the fest, consider stopping by Austin’s pizza. Here, festival attendees will be able to build their own pizza or opt for à la carte iems such as pizza rolls, cheese sticks and salads.
Crepe Crazy Ham & bacon — $5 Sausage and caramelized onion — $5.50 Greek steak — $6 Nutella banana — $5 Sweet cheese delight — $5.50 Whether you are in the mood for a hearty meal or dessert, Crepe Crazy knows how to deliver. The stand offers a multicultural menu of savory crepes as well as sweeter options filled with fresh fruit, Nutella and peanut butter.
Juiceland Smoothies - $3.95 and up Juices - $4.50 and up Cocktails - $5.25 and up Salads - $6 and up Juiceland’s FFF Fest stand is a great way to cool off after a long day. It will offer a number of fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies and even cocktails. For a quick pickme-up, try a health shot.