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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, February 21, 2009

HEY, IT'S THE OSCARS! AN OCCASION LIKE THIS CALLS FOR ... (TA DA!) DESIGNER MUNCHIES
Popcorn Couture

By Ellen Boeke
Better Homes and Gardens

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Before the stars hit the red carpet for the Oscars tomorrow, try assembling one of these economical, comforting and zippy popcorn concoctions from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Or get rave reviews on family movie night with this all-star cast of nibbles. Just mix up the ingredients — in any of these 10 themes with homemade popcorn — to suit your taste.

1. Mr. Moto: Teriyaki sauce, wasabi peas, rice crackers.

2. Spaghetti Western: Pizza seasoning, sliced pepperoni.

3. Bedtime for Bonzo: Banana chips, shaved dark chocolate, toasted coconut.

4. Pretty in Pink: Cherry Twizzlers bits, red cinnamon candies, pink sugar.

5. Rio Bravo: Chipotle chile powder, corn chips, lime juice.

6. Parent Trap: Honey graham cereal, marshmallows, cocoa.

7. The King and I: Curry powder, dried mixed fruit, yogurt-covered raisins.

8. Everybody's All-American: Pretzels, peanuts, candy-coated chocolate pieces.

9. Moonstruck: Fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme), melted butter, Parmesan cheese.

10. The Big Cheese: Caramel sauce, cheddar cheese.