Bard on the Beach –popcorn (crunchy and yummy like apples)

Ok, so I know that traditionally the idea of “gourmet” refers to a dish which is made with utmost care and uses fresh ingredients which are somewhat pricey and harder to find.  This blog will generally be the opposite of that as you have seen the places I have gone and eaten.  However, in my defence popcorn has its own “gourmet” and such was this experience at Bard on the Beach when I went to see The Tempest after waiting 14 years to go with a special someone!  Well, there was no special anyone as no one I know likes Shakespeare—I kinda ended up having a date though! A very special and caring elderly Japanese woman took the lead and became my friend and consultant for Bard events and business ideas ;o)  Upon waiting for the intermission, I realized I was not really hungry however I needed a little bite and also wanted to share after tasting a lovely Japanese green tea Keiko offered me.  I chose gourmet butterscotch popcorn–it actually was heavenly.  Not too sweet, not too salty but very tasty indeed.  I found it was crunchy but yet would give way to my tongue if I wanted to melt it in my mouth and prevent my neighbours from hearing the constant nibbling.  Keiko enjoyed it as well as it turned out to be the snack after her picnic meal which she normally liked to do by arriving 2 hours early to get great seats (and that she did–we were front row!).  For $3 it is a nice treat but a little expensive as one can find that the popcorn is homeade and comes in a small bag (just enough for one or two people).  I quite enjoyed the Bard and opted to meet my friend and her daughter a PR Specialist the following week at Twelfth Night where I enjoyed another one of these bard bites and heard some more business ideas (Mobile TCM and Wellness Services) on facebook which was awesome!!