Chocolate and other food groups

This recipe is from Carrie, a former neighbor who made it for Christmas. It's easy and at my house, it's gone in no time. Caramel Corn 8 c. popped popcorn (about 1/3 c. unpopped) 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. margarine 3 Tb. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. vanilla Remove all kernels from popped corn. Butter sides of a medium saucepan. In saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat to boiling. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; pour over popcorn. Stir gently to coat.

Randy loves this one. Oyster Cracker Snacker 1 11 oz. pkg. oyster crackers 1/3 c. oil 1/2 ts. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tb. grated Parmesan cheese 1 ts. Italian seasoning 1/4 ts. garlic powder Heat oven to 325°. Place oyster crackers in single layer on ungreased cooking sheet. In small bowl, combine other ingredients. Pour over crackers; toss to coat. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes, stirring once. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 6 cups.