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20 Recorder’s Birthday Party Planner Ponte Vedra Recorder ·September 17, 2015 Popcorn is perfect treat for your next gathering Family Features Make your next friendly gathering a popping success with desserts and snacks made from a wholesome simple grain. Not only does popcorn bring out the kid in everyone, it’s a naturally healthy treat you can feel good about serving your guests. And, because it’s naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, you can rest assured that party-goers will keep popping back by for one more guilt-free bite. What’s more, freshly popped corn makes it easy to tickle all your guests’ taste bud cravings. Salty, spicy, sweet the options are nearly endless. Serve it up with flavors already mixed in, or let guests mix and match their own favorite toppings to create unique tastes of popcorn perfection. These recipes make it easy to prepare crowd-pleasers for all ages ahead of time so you can focus on the fun. Find more popcorn recipes at www. popcorn.org. Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn Yield: 3 quarts 2 quarts popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 1/2 cup almonds 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Line large, rimmed 17-by-12-inch baking pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Spray large glass or metal bowl with cooking spray and place popcorn and nuts inside. In medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Clip on candy thermometer and boil, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 290°F (about 15 minutes). Remove candy thermometer and stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over popcorn and stir to coat well. Spread popcorn mixture in even layer on prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces to serve. Store in an airtight container. The Pirate Ship Black Raven Y A D H T BIR ADVENTURE The two pirate ships, Black Raven and the Queen Anne’s Revenge is taking the old fashion birthday party to a whole new level. Our Birthday Adventure is an electrifying, full blown live and interactive Pirate Adventure that nobody can match, NOBODY, not even “Orlando”. The voyage is action filled from start to finish, a surprise attack by the Crew of Queen Anne’s Revenge, sword fights between the crews, sword training for the kids, face painting, games, sea battle between the ships, cannon firing, booty sharing, cake time and, of course, the mandatory Happy Birthday Song. Meet our Birthday Hostess, Melanni “Maelstrom” Knight. She will greet you already in the store but you will also meet her on the ship where she will serve the cupcakes and beverages. A Treasure Chest full of Gifts is handed over to a Birthday Child We offer COMPLETE BIRTHDAY PACKAGES that includes group prices, gifts, cupcakes, beverages, Blackbeard’s special delivery of the Birthday Chest full of Gifts and more. The Birthday Voyage leaves ev ery Saturday at 11:00 am from the Municipal Marina in downtown St. Augustine. Reservation required. Please visit our web site for more information and our NEW BIRTHDAY VIDEO: www.PirateShipBlackRaven.com Ph: 877.578.5050