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Rocking Popcorn: Handmade, Small Batch Popcorn Goodness

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Rocking Popcorn

My pregnancy cravings for popcorn got pretty brutal one day and my snack cabinet was looking a little uninspiring. I decided to search online and find something new. After finding Rocking Popcorn, based out of West Hollywood (but sold on their website), I decided their interesting flavors were the way to go. The box arrived on the porch. I immediately ripped into the box and started to examine what I was about to indulge in. As I was rifling through all the bags, I noticed a sticker on the bottom right corner of the bag. It stated that the Rocking Popcorn brand was fresh, all natural and gluten-free. Also, the popcorn is handmade in small batches, to maximize freshness and quality and is popped in coconut oil. Here are a few of my favorites:

I first tore into the Loaded Potato bag and experienced flavor explosions of cheddar, spices and wait for it….wait for it…BACON! It was a nice twist and like the bag promised,  was deliciously good. That bag didn’t last long. I actually hid it because I didn’t want my husband and his ginormous hands scooping the popcorn out by the handful. That was my secret stash.

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Chocolate City made me jump out of my skin with excitement. There is chocolate drizzled generously over each and every kernel and melts in your mouth giving you sweet and salty. I honestly think that bag lasted less than 5 minutes. It’s an absolute MUST order for any chocolate guru and my absolute favorite!

The Hotter Than Hell bag was just that. Hotter Than Hell! If you are a fan of spicy, this is your treat. The burn seriously lingers and well, I suppose you can say, “Hurts so good.”

The Mac & Jack was filled with cheesy crunch. It was so addicting; I actually felt my eyes start to water up when I realized I had reached the end of the bag. Ok, pregnant hormones are torturing me. However, this flavor was legitimately the front runner. I must be put on auto ship for this one.

Cinnamon Girl soothed my sweet tooth. It was like someone took each and every popcorn kernel and hand rolled it into cinnamon bliss. Nothing drives me crazier than when you end up with a few dashes of spice or seasoning on your popcorn, and the rest ends up at the bottom of the bag. Each bite was equal parts popcorn/cinnamon. Delish!

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My glory days, the preggo belly served as my popcorn table.

I checked out their website and carelessly pondered my next order. It pretty much summed up to, give me one of everything. The popcorn was fluffy, it was crunchy and not “stale” like some bagged popcorn you buy at the store and best of all it was a guilt-free treat that delivered their word, deliciously good.

You have not experienced popcorn until you have been rocked out of your seat with the Rocking Popcorn brand. Seriously Pop-a-licious!

 

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My passion for good eats and restaurants started when I was 5 years old. Yes, you read that correctly, 5. My grandparents were my foundation and always enjoyed everything from a good ‘ole hole in the wall burger to seared octopus at the San Francisco Ritz Carlton. Of course, they always brought along yours truly, and I believe they had no idea what kind of foodie fanatic they were creating. Our family restaurant was always, “Original Joe’s” in downtown San Jose. The waiter would kindly ask what I would like to eat, (expecting me to order something like a child’s sized spaghetti like the rest of my cousins) and I would very confidently state, “I would like a New York steak, rare, with seasonal vegetables and a baked potato with sour cream and chives, please.” My Grandpa would always laugh and tell the waiter, “She better marry someone with money, this girl is expensive!” Later in life, the fire for food that burned inside me grew into a full on blaze. I started off in the restaurant business and worked every single position that exists. With dedication and a strong desire to succeed, I soon grew to be a professional chef. I absolutely loved watching people enjoy the meal I put in front of them. I loved seeing families laugh and create memories over a heart felt meal that I had prepared. The intensity of the kitchen, the plating, the perfection of timing in bringing a dish all together was a rush that I craved on a daily basis. After 8 years, I did decide it was time to keep my passion alive through my family and friends, so here I am! Thankfully, I have had the blessing of living and experiencing great culture. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area with hanging chickens on the streets, eventually moving to the beautiful city of Chicago with my husband for a short stint only to settle in the Biggest Little City aka Reno, NV with Lake Tahoe as my back yard to play in. I have experienced everything from Alligator in the back woods of Florida, deep dish pizza in Chicago, to Escargot right here in Reno. I also spend a lot of time in Lake Tahoe finding the local hot spots and lounging on the beach. I’m looking forward to bringing you exciting, witty yet genuine reviews right here from the Reno/Lake Tahoe area! Check out my blog Reno Tastebuds.

1 Comment

  1. teri

    March 7, 2016

    Love, love, love this popcorn! Love the variety of flavors. Delicious!

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