Bartholomew Buffet

Welcome to the Bartholomew Buffet where you will find all the same great recipes from the family cookbook, plus so much more.

Grandma B’s Popcorn Balls

Posted by Iva Bartholomew

1 C. corn syrup
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 T. butter
1/4 tsp. soda
4 qts. popped corn
Boil syrup, sugar and cream of tartar to a soft ball stage. Remove from heat; add butter and soda while stirring. Pour over freshly popped corn. Cool and form into balls.
Makes 15 popcorn balls.

Grandma B’s Peanut Brittle

Posted by Iva Bartholomew

2 C. white sugar
1/2 C. water
1 C. corn syrup
1 lb. raw peanuts
1 tsp. butter
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Boil the sugar, water and corn syrup until it spins a thread. Add the raw peanuts. Cook until off-white. Add the butter. When melted, add the soda and vanilla. Pour and spread on an ungreased cookie sheet.