as tradition goes..... i made this fantastically simple, scrumptiously delishable, gluten-free carmel popcorn recipe. 

tipping my hat to my cousin lori, for this well-loved, sweet snack!

feel free to copy, paste and print the recipe below!

cousin lori's carmel popcorn

2 cups of light brown sugar

2 sticks of butter or margarine

1/2 c. light corn syrup

bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes

remove from heat and add a pinch of salt and cream of tarter and 1/2 t. soda

pour over 8 quarts of lightly salted popcorn (approx. one roaster pan full).  mix well.   bake for an hour at 200*.  dump out on wax paper and break apart.

store in airtight container.