The "kids" at the Vineland Drive-In on our 2010 Roadtrip

The 2011 Oscar Awards are in the rear view mirror. I’ve heard that there were some seriously good flicks this past year. Unfortunately I haven’t actually seen any of them. It’s a darn shame that goats are not allowed into movie theaters. Like always, I have to wait for them to come out on DVD and in anticipation I’ve decided to start planning my 19 BLOCKbuster Party. I’m setting up a screen and projector in the Veeder Hills vineyard and inviting 183 friends (I know it’s a lot, but there are a lot of us goats up here at the Hess Collection. Not sure why, but every Spring that number seems to multiply substantially). With that number of invitees, I plan on keeping it simple with some gourmet popcorn, bottles of 19 Block, and Malbec juice (you know for all the kids and pregnant does). Below is the gourmet popcorn recipe from Chef Chad. Definitely pair with 19 Block Cuvée. It’s an awesome combo, believe me.

Truffle Parmesan Popcorn
From Hess Collection Executive Chef, Chad Hendrickson

This pairing is so good, it's hard to share

For the popcorn
½ c popping corn
3 tbsp vegetable oil

1. Place corn and oil in heavy bottom pan or popper.
2. Cover and turn heat to medium. Leave pan lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.
3. When popping slows, remove from heat or unplug popper.

Seasoning
2 oz melted butter
2 tsp chopped Italian parsley
2 tsp truffle oil
¼ c grated Parmesan Reggiano
salt to taste

1. Melt butter, remove from heat and add chopped parsley. Pour over popcorn.
2. Sprinkle parmesan over popcorn and drizzle truffle oil, add salt to taste and toss together.
3. Serve for yourself in one large bowl or divide into smaller bowls if you can bring yourself to share.