Pink Trash Popcorn RecipeABy Ashton · Updated September 24, 20245.01 reviewJump to Recipe Save Pin Add to Google posted by Ashton on October 17, 2012 Pink Trash Popcorn is just yes: Pink Wilton Candy Melts, Golden Oreos and miniature marshmallows. What’s not to love? In preparation for a post I wrote for Frosting For the Cause last year, I took the opportunity to do a little research about my Grandmother’s life and what it was like just before she died of Breast Cancer. I found a short passage written by my Grandpa about her, and I just love it (mostly because it’s about dessert :)… My Family’s Story It goes like this: “When you’re young and in love, it doesn’t take too many physical comforts to be happy. We were young and happy, and Doris cooked some great meals for us. She also baked a beautiful, fresh coconut meringue pie, and while walking to the table, dropped it upside down on the floor. She cried a good portion of the night, and 27 years have passed, and she still hasn’t baked me another coconut pie…” (41) On May 15, 1978, Grandmother called Grandpa on his business trip and told him that what she thought had been mastitis was actually erysipelas. She had been prescribed Penicillin and lots of rest. Then on June 27, she found out she had an aggressive case of breast cancer and treatments began a few days later. On October 18th, Doris was declared cancer free. But after many months of painful irritation left on her skin from her radiation treatments, and a lot of time sick in bed, she found more lumps. Biopsies revealed active cancer cells. Chemotherapy, and all that it entails, began. The treatments were hard and it wasn’t too many more months before her body couldn’t handle any more. She died on August 1, 1980 with her husband of 31 years by her side. My Grandmother’s Legacy Her family of four children now includes four spouses, 20 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition my Grandpa’s second wife and their two children. She left us a loving family. Even those of us who never knew Grandma, grew up with her name in our homes. Her name always spoken in happy reverence. No doubt about it: cancer has definitely touched our lives. But my Grandmother has left a stronger impression in our hearts. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. We’ve been doing our part over here on Something Swanky to spread the word and raise awareness by baking pink all week! Make sure you check out these fabulous pink desserts… Angel Food Cake Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream by Kitchen Meets Girl Nutella Strawberry Braid by Inside BruCrew Life Raspberry and Vanilla Bean Cupcakes by Life {Made} Simple We all know someone whose life has been touched by Breast Cancer. Stay Healthy And keep in mind these healthy behaviors that aid in the prevention of breast cancer: Be physically active. Maintain a healthy weight. Choose 100 percent whole grain foods (like 100 percent whole grain breads and cereals, brown rice, popcorn and quinoa) more often. Limit red meat and processed meat (choose chicken, fish or beans instead). Cut down on “bad” fats (saturated and trans fats), and eat more “good” fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, like olive and canola oil). Get enough vitamin D and calcium every day. For women and men ages 51 to 70, this means 10 mcg600 IU of vitamin D and 1,200 mg of calcium. For men ages 51 to 70, this means 600 IU of vitamin D and 1,000 mg of calcium. Take a daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid (often called folate on nutrition labels). If you drink alcohol, limit to drink less than one drink of alcohol a day (for women and fewer than two drinks a day for men). Those who drink alcohol should try to get enough folic acid, either through a multivitamin or foods like oranges, orange juice, leafy green vegetables and fortified breakfast cereals. [source] Pink Trash Popcorn Print Ingredients 1 standard sized bag microwave popcorn, popped 1 package Pink Wilton Candy Melts 1 sleeve Golden Oreos 3 cups miniature marshmallows Instructions Remove kernels from popcorn and place popped corn in a large bowl. Melt chocolate according to directions on package. Meanwhile, crumble the Oreos in your hands and mix in with the popcorn. Mix the marshmallows in as well. Pour the melted chocolate over the mixture, mixing with a rubber spatula to coat well. Spread the mixture on waxpaper or other nonstick surface to let cool and harden. Break up into pieces and enjoy! Loved this recipe? Save it & follow along: Save Pin Add to Google
What a sweet post about your grandmother! Love all the breast cancer awareness this week, very touching! If I could figure out how to use WordPress I have a strawberry and cream fudge ready to post…just no idea how to do it yet, haha!!! I also need to figure out how to install comment luv. Reply
yay! Are you finally up? I kept checking over the weekend thinking it was happening then! I’ll head over there now 🙂 Reply
Oh, my goodness, Ahston. That sounds/looks sooooo good! My Bath & Body Works Gift Card came today! Thanks so much. Can’t wait for Online Blogcon!!! Reply
I LOVE this post, Ashton. GREAT pics, and a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Thanks again for hosting Pink Week! Reply
These look absolutely yummy! The oreos are the kicker for me! And, well, I’m a sucker for anything pink! http://www.craftinterrupted.com Reply
I love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. It just went live a little early 🙂 Thanks, Peggy. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/10/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-5-linky-parties-are-back.html Reply
