{"id":80,"date":"2010-11-04T00:10:30","date_gmt":"2010-11-04T08:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/?p=80"},"modified":"2011-01-27T14:23:20","modified_gmt":"2011-01-27T22:23:20","slug":"truffled-popcorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/truffled-popcorn","title":{"rendered":"truffled popcorn"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-181\" title=\"truffle kernals\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-kernals-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-kernals-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-kernals-580x386.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">truffles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Crisp air.  Falling leaves.  Shorter days.  Autumn has arrived.  Finally.  Time for boots, cashmere sweaters, consecutive holiday festivities, and my favorite, <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">truffles<\/span>!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you are a parent you most likely have been consumed with Halloween activities for no less than one month.\u00a0 Now the \u201ctricks or-treats\u201d have been exchanged your little ghosts and goblins are tucked in their beds.\u00a0 Time for your own Halloween treat: <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> <\/span>truffled popped corn paired with a good French red wine<\/span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">(pardon the redundancy).\u00a0\u00a0 A <\/span><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">simple, deliciously addictive,<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> idea which takes advantage of the season.\u00a0 If you do not have fresh truffles you can use truffle salt which can be ordered on the internet.\u00a0\u00a0 I have included additional blogs for those of you who want to learn more about truffles and how to incorporate this ingredient in your cooking with a few simple recipes beyond popcorn.\u00a0 If this does not interest you, skip directly to the popcorn recipe which is below.\u00a0\u00a0 Happy Halloween and <\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u201cbone\u201d app\u00e9tit ! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">LM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-48\" title=\"truffled popcorn IMG_7902\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_7902-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"truffled popcorn\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_7902-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_7902-620x413.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">truffled popcorn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">stats:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">yield<\/span>:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\">7 cups (2.25 ounces) popped<br \/>\n(approximately 320 calories total)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">serves:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">2 (160 calories per serving)<br \/>\n3.5 ounce glass red wine (74 calories)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">what you need:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">popcorn<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1 black truffle (optional)<br \/>\n2 tablespoons olive oil<br \/>\n1\/3 cup white gourmet popping corn<br \/>\n1 teaspoon Truffle &amp; Salt*<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">wine<\/span><br \/>\nred wine from Rhone or Languedoc-Roussillon regions of France<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">how to:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Make a truffle sachet (optional)<\/span>.\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you have a fresh truffle, wrap it in paper and place in a glass jar filled with popcorn kernels.\u00a0 Place the jar in the refrigerator overnight (or longer, but the truffles only last a few days in the refrigerator).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Uncork wine and let it breathe.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Uncork wine and let it breathe for at least twenty minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Pop the kernels<\/span>.\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Remove the truffle from the popcorn kernels and set aside for use in another delicious recipe.\u00a0 Place a large sauce pan on the stove.\u00a0 Turn flame to medium-high\/high.\u00a0 Add olive oil to heated pan.\u00a0 Add popcorn kernels.\u00a0 Cover pan with a lid.\u00a0 Cook until popping sounds slows down and begins to dissipate.\u00a0 Turn off flame and remove pan from stove.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Season<\/span>.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> Add truffle salt to popped corn while it is still hot.\u00a0 Toss well.\u00a0 Pour popped corn into a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Pour Wine<\/span>.\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Pour wine into glasses (1\/3 full).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Service<\/span>.\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Serve warm or room temperature.\u00a0 Movie optional.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">where to buy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-183\" title=\"truffle salt\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-salt1-350x262.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-salt1-350x262.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-salt1-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/truffle-salt1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">* \u201cTruffle &amp; Salt\u201d as well as my wine selections can be purchased on the internet, or at the following Los Angeles retailers.\u00a0 Tell them Chef Morgan sent you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Wine House<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> 2311 Cotner Avenue, Suite B<br \/>\nLos Angeles<br \/>\n310.479.3731<br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winehouse.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.winehouse.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> 419 North Beverly Drive<br \/>\nBeverly Hills<br \/>\n310.278.2855<br \/>\n<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheesestorebh.com\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">www.cheesestorebh.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">wine notes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">I suggest the following French wines (ranging in price) to pair with the truffled popcorn:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-184\" title=\"CDP\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8061-329x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8061-329x300.jpg 329w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8061-548x500.jpg 548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2007 Domaine de Villeneuve <em>\u201cLes Vielles Vignes\u201d<\/em>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> Robert Parker Score: 94<br \/>\nCountry: France<br \/>\nRegion: Rhone<br \/>\nDistrict: Chateauneuf du Pape<br \/>\nVarietal: Rhone Blends (Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mourv\u00e9dre, Syrah<br \/>\nVintage: 2007<br \/>\nProducer: Domaine de Villeneuve<br \/>\nPrice:\u00a0 $30 &#8211; $49<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-51\" title=\"truffled popcorn IMG_8066\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8066-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"2005 Roger Sabon Les Olivets Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8066-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8066-620x413.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2005 Roger Sabon\u00a0 <em>Les Olivets<\/em> Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> Rating: Wine Spectator 91-100<br \/>\nCountry: France<br \/>\nRegion: Rhone<br \/>\nDistrict: Chateauneuf du Pape<br \/>\nVarietal: Rhone Blends<br \/>\nVintage: 2005<br \/>\nProducer: Roger Sabon<br \/>\nPrice: $29<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-50\" title=\"truffled popcorn IMG_8063\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8063-322x300.jpg\" alt=\"Les Aphillanthes Cuv\u00e9e 3 C\u00e9pages C\u00f4tes-du-Rhone Villages\" width=\"322\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8063-322x300.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8063-620x575.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2<\/span>007 Les Aphillanthes <em>Cuv\u00e9e 3 C\u00e9pages<\/em> C\u00f4tes-du-Rhone Villages <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> Rating: Robert Parker 91 \/ Wine Spectator 90<br \/>\nCountry: France<br \/>\nRegion: Rhone<br \/>\nDistrict: C\u00f4tes du Rhone Villages<br \/>\nVarietal: Rhone Blends\u00a0 (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre)<br \/>\nVintage: 2007<br \/>\nProducer: Domaine Les Aphillanthes<br \/>\nPrice: $16 -23<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> organic<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-52\" title=\"truffled popcorn IMG_8067\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8067-350x277.jpg\" alt=\"Bila Haut\" width=\"350\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8067-350x277.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/IMG_8067-620x491.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2008\u00a0 M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> Rating: Wine Spectator 90 (75\/100 for 2009)<br \/>\nCountry: France<br \/>\nRegion: Languedoc-Roussillon<br \/>\nDistrict: C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages<br \/>\nVarietal: Grenache Blend Syrah, Carignan, Grenache)<br \/>\nVintage: 2008<br \/>\nProducer: M. Chapoutier<br \/>\nPrice: $12-13<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">food for thought<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">The ancient Greeks and Romans<br \/>\nbelieved that <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">truffles<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> had<br \/>\ntherapeutic and aphrodisiac powers. . .<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>truffles Crisp air. Falling leaves. Shorter days. Autumn has arrived. Finally. Time for boots, cashmere sweaters, consecutive holiday festivities, and my favorite, truffles! If you are a parent you most likely have been consumed with Halloween activities for no less than one month.\u00a0 Now the \u201ctricks or-treats\u201d have been exchanged your little ghosts and goblins [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,343],"tags":[177,174,173,172,176,50,175,168,51,43,52],"class_list":["post-80","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-recipes","category-snacks-and-treats","tag-bila-haut","tag-chateauneuf-du-pape","tag-cuvee-3-cepages","tag-domaine-de-villeneuve","tag-les-aphillanthes","tag-popcorn","tag-roger-sabon","tag-truffled-salt","tag-truffled-popcorn","tag-truffles","tag-wine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1449,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80\/revisions\/1449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}