S8 Ep161: Christmas Festivities and Recipes with Katie and MacKenzie

*Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support!SHOW NOTESIn this episode Katie and MacKenzie get festive! They share favorite recipes, music, and ways to make the holidays really sing. If anyone knows how to make the magic of Christmas extend to the day to day, it’s Katie!LINKS MENTIONEDNote- all pictures mentioned in episode are available in the show notes at mackenziekoppa.com/podcast/161Music: Mellow Christmas Jazz on Spotify Michael Buble Christmas Leslie Odom Jr Christmas Samara Joy Christmas Nora Jones Christmas Cocktail Hour: Vintage Martini Glasses Vintage Cocktail Shaker Rose Gold Cocktail Jigger Peppermint Espresson Martini Vanilla Espresso Martini Home: Warm LED Globe Lights Alexa Echo Dot Amazon Smart Plug Pura Diffuser Thermometer spatula Recipes: Cranberry Orange Scones Almond Roca  Caramel Dip- 1 brick of cream cheese (softened) whipped with one bag of melted caramel balls (melt in 30 second increments in the microwave) Grandma Gertie’s Famous Popcorn Ball Recipe: 2 Cups Sugar 2/3 Cup White Corn Syrup 2/3 Cup Water 1/2 Cup Butter 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1 Cup Uncooked Plain Popcorn Kernels (3 quarts popped) Food Coloring of choice Pop plain popcorn in air popper or paper bag in the microwave 1/4 cup at a time. Pour popped popcorn in a large bowl or roasting pan and remove un-popped kernels. Place bowl or roasting pan in 300 degree oven to keep warm.Stir and cook corn syrup, water, butter, and salt until sugar in dissolved and a candy thermometer reaches 270 (or 260ish for a chewier texture). Add vanilla and food coloring and remove from heat.Pour over popcorn stirring with a large spoon to coat evenly. We prefer to not form into balls as it is easier to eat.Other Links: Katie on Instagram MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie’s Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON!We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Jenni Kayne- 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com with code: LIVEWELL15 AG1- FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/livewell. Revive7 Science- 10% off with code LIVEWELL10 at ReviveScience.com SHOP WITH US ON AMAZONFind our favorites here!