My Best Friends Wedding

Jun 21, 2011 by lanashabit

My best friend is now married! They met in grade school, started dating 4 years ago, were engaged for 5 months and were married 3 days ago.

She looked like a princess…

and he was her king…

We spent the morning getting our hair and makeup done and trying to keep the bride calm about cake problems and reception decorations that were in slight disarray.

The afternoon was filled with picture-taking and making sure the bride did not cross paths with the groom at the on-site bed & breakfast that was rented out for the wedding party.

The wedding ceremony was outside under a gazebo at a local vineyard.

It was a beautiful ceremony and a fun reception full of dancing. After the reception the bride and groom left to their suite at the B&B and the wedding party went out downtown. Needless to say I’m still tired from the festivities. I’ve watched a lot of this:

…and this:

so I made this…

Homemade Kettle Corn

3 T. vegetable oil
3 T. popcorn kernels
1 T. agave (or honey)
1 t. cinnamon

1. Pour oil into pot (make sure it covers the bottom of the pot). Add a single kernel of corn. Cover and heat at medium-high setting.
2. When kernel pops, add corn to cover pot bottom (one kernel deep). Cover and shake gently.
3. When popping slows, remove from heat and add agave and cinnamon.

FYI: Honey works, but agave gives a classic kettle corn taste. You can also use an air-popper if you have one.

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If you know me, you know I can’t sit for too long. Tomorrow I’m heading to Chicago!!! My step-mom has a business conference and I’m just going along for the ride.
I can’t wait to find a deep-dish pizza and some fabulous veggie food.

Have you been to Chicago? If so, what is your favorite thing to do or favorite place to eat?