I wasn't born until 1979, so I only got to enjoy the reruns. I remember my Granny telling me that her Daddy liked to watch it too. Grandpa Wilson (Granny's Daddy) died when I was 2 so I don't really have any memories of him but always loved that I got to enjoy something that I knew he liked too. My Pa liked the show more than my Granny and I always hoped that there would be something funny enough on the show to make him laugh until he lost his breath and slap his knee. He had one of those laughs that would get you tickled too.
My favorite memories from Hee Haw are the "Pfft, You Were Gone" song, Archie Campbell telling the story of Rindercella, and Grandpa Jones' supper report. My son enjoys the show too and still asks, "Hey, Grandpa, what's for supper?" Here's a clip I found of Hee Haw's Rindercella over on YouTube if you've never seen it or would like to watch and laugh again. Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl, & Buck Owens will always evoke happy childhood memories for me.
A
couple of nights ago, my little family was watching a movie and I got a
craving for popcorn but wanted something salty AND sweet. I decided to
whip up a batch of Salted Caramel Popcorn. It's really not a hard recipe
to make but will take a little time.
Salted Caramel Popcorn
- 1/2 c. popcorn kernels
- coconut oil or preferred oil for popping
- 3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 c. light corn syrup
- sea salt
Warning: Highly addictive!
Please
let me know if you get a chance to make this delicious sweet and salty
snack! I'd also love to hear about any of your favorite memories of Hee
Haw or spending the night with your grandparents. You can leave me a
message down below in the comments section. And remember, if you ever
lall in fove with a prandsome hince, be sure and slop your dripper!
This post was originally published here on Appalachian Mountain Roots on 01/04/17.