Chocolate Drizzled Black Sesame Popcorn Balls (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

[gringalicious]

I’m gonna keep this one fairly short today with minimal rambling.

Unfortunately though, saying here’s a recipe, it’s good, make it….., that’s probably not the best way to attract new readers. Trust me, I wish that wasn’t the case because I don’t like to be the one doing the rambling in the first place, and it would make my life a whole lot easier. Especially on days when I’m drawing a blank, like today.

My computer isn’t very happy with me right now and it’s been really lagging under the crazy amount of stuff I’ve been trying to make it do. I’m doing my best to keep it from finding out how much worse it’s going to get over the holidays. We won’t mention it, shhhhh. Yep, so there’s that, oh, and someone drank all my coffee this morning…..wait that was probably me, but I still felt the need to get more. Life problems.

I think these popcorn balls are a fun change from your traditional marshmallow or peanut butter ones. Hey, those are great too but sometimes you want something new, you know? I love how the black sesame with chocolate drizzled all over it makes them look spooky and yet it’s completely natural. It’s not a really strong color but it’s plenty to make them fun for the kiddos. I just don’t understand adding tons of food dye to foods that are already not the greatest in the food pyramid. “Hey, this will give my kids rotten teeth if they eat too much, hmmm, might as well throw in a dose of cancer to go with it.” Yeah, cause that’s logical.

I don’t get it, but I guess making sweets like this in the first place doesn’t give me a lot of room to talk. Come on though, popcorn balls are a classic and October’s almost gone. It’s okay to indulge a little bit, don’t you think? And if you’re going to indulge in something super sweet then I think you need to try these. The black sesame flavor is pretty subtle and even those in my family who aren’t big on the flavor enjoyed these.

By the way, if you aren’t into black sesame or can’t find it, this recipe also works if you replace the black sesame paste+butter with some good old peanut butter. Alrighty then, so that’s pretty short, right? I hope you all have fun plans for the rest of your week, and they need to include popcorn balls! (Did that make you laugh?)

As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST. And by the way, my intro post did a huge $0.21

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Don't forget to check out my other recent food posts:

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2. Harvest Time Steak & Pumpkin Chili (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

3. Crunchy PB Chocolate Chip Protein Bites (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

4. Maple Pecan Pancake Cupcakes(FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

5. Thai Peanut Pad Thai Noodles (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

6. The Best Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

7. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Smoothie (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

8. Shredded Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Mango Salsa (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

9. Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Spiced Baked Doughnuts (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

10. Chai Spiced Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

AND A HUGE MASSIVE SHOUT OUT TO@rigaronib for designing my logo!!!! 

27 DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE FOR STEEMFEST!!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

Comments

[robertsekhose]

It looks beautiful......I just wish to taste one looks yummy

[alexpmorris]

hmmm... those look very yummy, could you share the detailed recipe pleeeease?! thanks! :D lol

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @alexpmorris!

Ingredients

7 (heaping) cups freshly popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup black sesame paste
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate
6 -7 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks

Instructions

1. Sort popcorn for any unpopped kernals and place in a bowl large enough to have stirring room.
2. Combine sugar, milk, and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a low boil. Boil for 3 - 4 minutes then remove from heat and add butter, sesame paste, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine, then pour mixture over popcorn and mix gently with a rubber spatula. Grease hands with butter and form balls out of mixture as quickly as possible before it cools. Place on parchment lined plate and stick skewers or popsicle sticks into centers.
3. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler and drizzle over balls. Allow to dry before serving.

[alexpmorris]

hmmm, double yum, definitely gotta try and put some of these together, thx! :)

[shrivastava.sud]

Nice recipe @gringalicious. Looks vary yammy and tasty

[noboxes]

Amazing photography, as always. I just remembered where you got those amazing plates from. I miss that guy!

[gringalicious]

Yes, those were such a thoughtful gift @noboxes.

[fullofhope]

Those look like awesome yumminess!!

[gringalicious]

@fullofhope Thank you!

[lazariko12]

Chocolate is my favorite food, thanks for sharing this re

[gringalicious]

You are so welcome @lazariko12. I have a lot more chocolate coming up

[tamsguitar]

It looks so good. I am tempted to have it now.

[gringalicious]

I hope it inspired you to give it a go @tamsguitar?

[funnystuff]

Wow, that looks fantastic,ymmmms seeems delicious Resteemed ;)It's so Refreshing to read Your Post Your photos are always so vibrant and done well in composition. I like your writing style as it is very fun and easy to follow along.
Takecare have anice day

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for reading my post @funnystuff. Great commenting, I really appreciate it!

[apiemilo]

looks really fantastic, and taste full!!!!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @apiemilo and welcome to steemit

[thomasduder]

NuohmahGAWD!

Upvoted, resteemed, freakin' FOLLOWED! Even the ones you linked to sounds good.

Why the hell did I find you after all the musclelift I did at the gym? It's not even like that's making this look even better, uuuuuuuuuuuugh.

~Thomas Duder, Author of the Things

[gringalicious]

Haha, well thanks for such awesome support @thomasduder and I hope this helps with any post gym cravings!

[thomasduder]

AHAHAHAHHHAHA, I'm already following you. >XD

Thankfully! I wouldn't've wanted to miss this. :V

[nomishiekh]

wow yuummyyyy and tasty 💙💙
good working and great recipe my friend 💙💙

[gringalicious]

Thanks @nomishiekh! You're very kind my friend!

[nomishiekh]

welocme 💙

[mikeg85]

Looks so good

[gringalicious]

Thanks @mikeg85!

[mikeg85]

Your welcome,keep up the good work

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[joendegz]

your culinary skill are awesome, love this maybe ill try it at home

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @joendegz!

[immarojas]

You are going to steemfest!!!

[gringalicious]

Yes, I'm going!!! You? I hope so, I'd love to meet you there

[immarojas]

Hey gringa! Am travelling so minimal wifi..i've sorted my flight but need to arrange my work leave..then registration. I hope to see you there!

[randowhale0]

This post received a 1.6% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @fullofhope! To learn more, check out @randowhale 101 - Everything You Need to Know!

[adrienlaville]

hi @gringalicious nice post
it looks super good!!

[gringalicious]

That is very nice of you to say @adrienlaville

[katesmith]

Definitely worth an upvote and a resteem :]

[gringalicious]

That is very kind of you @katesmith, thanks so much!!

[jlcrypto]

Aie aie aie looks yummy ! Are you doing energy balls as well ? :)

[gringalicious]

Stay tuned for some energy balls, I think I have some slotted for next week. I normally have my posts planned out 3 weeks in advance or so. Especially when I have planned travel. Thanks @jlcrypto

[jlcrypto]

Awesome I will :)

[akkha]

Wow !
Can't wait .. I need some of them my friend !!
Looks yummy !!!!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @akkha and thank you for commenting on my post

[arx27]

This beautiful balls are popcorn balls...vow. I thought that they are nuts balls. And very easy to do!

[gringalicious]

Yes, very easy and I hope you give it a try @arx27

[makogul]

very handy yummy balls thanks for sharing

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for coming by and taking the time to comment @makogul

[kadri]

It seems delicious and easy to do :)

[gringalicious]

I do hope you give it a try @kadri, thanks so much for commenting

[doitvoluntarily]

pass some over here!! lol

[gringalicious]

Give me just a few, I'll make a fresh batch for you, just for you @doitvoluntarily!

[theywillkillyou]

It looks delicious! I bet it's not easy to make them look as great as yours, but it's definitely worth to try :)

[gringalicious]

I don't talk about it too much in my posts, but yes, the majority of the time it is difficult to get food to look good in photos. Most people have no idea. Thank you so very much for noticing and leaving a great comment @theywillkillyou!

[fknmayhem]

These are gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous. You keep on winning at awesome food photography, @gringalicious.

Stay tuned, in some hours after I published my next post, you will understand what I mean by that. :D

[gringalicious]

Thanks @fknmayhem, I'll take a look

[travel-ok]

Hello my dear!))) I always admire your street talent))) It's just a culinary masterpiece)))) Thank you))) My culinary experience is getting richer))))

[gringalicious]

That is so sweet of you to say @travel-ok, thanks so much!

[el-zurron-postre]

Oh, me encantan, se ven tan ricos.

[gringalicious]

Muchisimo Gracias @el-zurron-postre, me gusta mucho tus commentarios

[creativewoman]

Those looks so tasty! Am sure that my little daughter will like them, she is a popcorn fan.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @creativewoman, I hope you give a try and that your daughter loves it

[lenasveganliving]

These are amazing, another I must try...............I decided to take break from the challenges, except my Fruits and Veggies. So I hope I am going have time to finally make those coconut bars 🌸💖🌸

[gringalicious]

That will be awesome!! Make sure to let me know if you post it and I will help you promote it. It will be fun!

[firepower]

Wow! Mouthwatering. It looks so yummy! Thank you again for sharing.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @world-travel-pro. Me gusta tus commentarios!