Kenny's a Kentucky hottie...

If you've been visiting The Foodie Report frequently (And you have, right? Don't make me come over there and "favorite" this blog on your computer...), you might have noticed that the recipes I recommend tend to have two things in common: 1. they're quick; 2. they're spicy. I'm the person who says "10" when servers at Thai and Indian restaurants ask what spice level I want. Tissues in tow, I'm ready for the fire! But it can be hard to find foods that pack the heat AND the flavor I crave. Too much heat without flavor just leaves you with a numb tongue.

I tried Kenny's Cajun Gourmet Popcorn last night and it's delicious! It's not "get-a-living-will-first" hot, but it's just right for snacking. I'd say it's half-a-tissue hot... (It's also microwaveable, so all you "real popcorn" snobs can leave now and go get tips from Polly. Just go, you popcorn elitist you!)

Kenny, a former Chicagoan who apparently is in the one-name realm with the likes of Madonna and Elmo, concocted this crunchy treat after moving to Fisherville, Ky., in 1998. According to the Web site, Kenny's kernels are born, raised and packaged in the Ohio River Valley, which means each box is full of homegrown goodness.

I like the fact that the spices are already in the bag so there's no sprinkling involved. Just heat and enjoy. And be sure to peep out the recipes on the site, too. Sure, chocolate/cajun popcorn sounds weird, but any foodie worth their weight in Fleur de Sel knows "weird" usually translates into "Oh, this is addictive!" delicious.

It's so good that it's even gone international. Aren't you glad to know you can find at least one snack with which you're familiar next time you're in Amsterdam or Guam?