To the fourth holiday party
I brought along with me
red & green sugar-coated popcorn
chile-rosemary infused olives,
homemade Bloody Mary mixer,
and a flavored olive oil with a fabulous loaf of crusty bread

Red and green sugar-coated popcorn

1 c sugar
1 T unsalted butter
3 T water
Couple drops red and green food coloring
6 c popped butter-flavored popcorn

In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and water. Stirring constantly, cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Working quickly, remove from heat, divide in two, and add red food coloring to one, and green food coloring to the other. Immediately add popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Turn onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool. Package in holiday takeout food containers.