Popcorn Balls

The first idea I wrote down as I brainstormed the table of contents for this book was popcorn balls. My grandparents made these treats every Halloween. Working as a team, my grandpa popped the popcorn and my grandma prepared the sugar syrup. Together, they rolled the combined mixture into balls. I’m not sure if it was the sweet and salty taste, the satisfying chewy texture, or the fact that they made the treats together, but my grandparents loved the fruits of their labor. I can’t bite into