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The Popcorn Factory GIVEAWAY!!

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popcornfactoryThe Popcorn Factory was my mom’s go-to gift for years: thank yous, teachers, doctors…Everyone got a tin of popcorn. And for every occasion throughout the school year, she sent us Popcorn Factory treats in college. So imagine the lovely nostalgia (and lovely aroma) when I opened my tin and saw that familiar circle of popcorn divided between cheddar, caramel and butter. Yummy memories.

Now for the giveaway. Just leave a comment to this post to win the chance for your own tin of popcorn! Enter between now and November 22nd, and a randomly-chosen winner will receive a tin of Popcorn. (U.S. addresses only, please.)

Also be sure to enter the Popcorn Factory Sweepstakes HERE before November 23rd. To celebrate their 30 year anniversary, The Popcorn Factory is giving away tons of great prizes.

Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts

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Comments

  7. I have actually never heard of Popcorn Factory – but everyone saying how great it is makes me want to try it! I do love popcorn!

  9. They have the CUTEST popcorn ball decorating kit for Halloween! It was a blast! Plus eating our creations tasted GREAT!

  14. Popcorn is my favorite! I eat it just about every day! And my 1 year old daughter is picking up the habit to, she likes to walk around the house holding a package of microwave popcorn because it crinkles, and she will usually get a sank that way!

  16. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm…popcorn….I wonder if I could even count up all the fond memories I have that involve friends or family and this perfect and airy snack? Thanks for the chance to win.

  18. Popcorn in a pretty tin is such a special treat! After the popcorn is gone, you have a fun new tin to stash treasures in!

  19. I LOVE popcorn factory’s popcorn!! Non of the imitations at the local store – PCF is so fresh and delicious!!!

  20. Im sorry to say Ive never heard of Popcorn Factory! But it sure looks yummy and Id LOVE to try it! Hope I win 🙂

  22. A tin from the Popcorn Factory was one of the first gifts my boyfriend (now my husband of 21 years) gave me when we first started dating. I remember the tin because it was Easter time and it was covered in bunnies. I kept the tin for many years and used it for all sorts of things (mostly craft supplies). Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

  24. We used to get one from our aunt, uncle, and cousins for Christmas every year. I don’t know if they send one to my folks anymore. I know I’d sure like to get one! 🙂

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Quick and Easy Dubai Chocolate-Dipped Dates

I’m completely smitten with the idea of Dubai-style desserts — elegant, a touch exotic, and somehow always Instagram-ready. I haven’t made it to Dubai (yet), but these chocolate-dipped dates bring that luxe, golden glow right into my kitchen. They’re the kind of treat that looks like you spent hours making them, but really, you’re done in under twenty minutes.

They’re sweet, sticky, nutty, and just the right amount of fancy. Perfect for gifting, nibbling with coffee, or impressing that friend who thinks “homemade” means complicated.

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool dates, pitted 
  • ¼ cup pistachios or almonds (to stuff inside) 
  • 100g dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if you prefer it sweet) 
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate) 
  • Crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or edible gold flakes for decoration 

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dates:
     Slice each date along one side to remove the pit, keeping the date mostly intact. Fill the cavity with a whole almond or a few chopped pistachios. Gently close the date back up.
  2. Melt the Chocolate:
     Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
  3. Dip and Decorate:
     Dip each stuffed date halfway into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Lay them on a parchment-lined tray. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, coconut, or a pinch of edible gold flakes for that Dubai sparkle.
  4. Chill and Serve:
     Pop the tray into the fridge for about 10–15 minutes, just until the chocolate firms up. Serve on a pretty platter or package them in small gift boxes.

Optional Flavor Twists

  • Rose Touch: Add a drop of rose water to the melted chocolate for a floral note. 
  • Saffron Luxe: Dust the top with crushed saffron threads before chilling. 
  • Coffee Kick: Dip in mocha-flavored chocolate for a bolder bite. 

Why You’ll Love These

They’re everything Dubai desserts stand for — rich, refined, and effortlessly elegant. A little old-world tradition wrapped in modern chocolate bliss. Keep a few in the fridge for when you need something sweet but can’t be bothered to turn on the oven.

 

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