I just whipped up this Popcorn & Spice gift set for my Pop.
I don’t really call him Pop, in fact, he goes by the name Dad. So if you see a handsome guy named Dad running around, please don’t tell him about this gift or you’ll ruin everything.
Anyway, I love to give gifts from the Fitness & Spice test kitchen so when I saw this simple and healthy idea in a special issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine, I ran right to Bed Bath & Beyond to find the perfect shaker for this…
Pesto Popcorn Seasoning
- 5 T finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 t dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 t dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 t garlic powder
Combine all of the ingredients together and transfer the mixture to a metal shaker embellished with some really cute ribbon.
Package it up with some popcorn, a great little snack bowl, a movie, or whatever is fitting for your Pop.
Now I really must go before I give away any more secrets or say something really corny like Merry Fitness, or worse, Seasons Eatings!



Miz says:
December 22nd 2010yes
YES
I do believe this would be far better than my old MOLLY MCBUTTER CHEESE addiction
do they even make that anymore?!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
December 22nd 2010Pesto?! Yes! What a great idea.
lindsay says:
December 22nd 2010oh your secret is safe with me. Pesto perfect!
The Candid RD says:
December 22nd 2010Clever! So this year I’ll make the pumpkin butter, and next year I’ll have to make this for friends and family!! It sounds delicious. Pesto + popcorn is heaven in my mouth (I’m guessing…).
P.A. says:
December 22nd 2010First Wikileaks. Now Fitness and Spice???
Are there any secrets anymore??
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Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says:
December 22nd 2010What a yummy idea! You made the gift so pretty – I just love that snow flake ribbon.
Jody - Fit at 53 says:
December 22nd 2010You come up withthe cutest ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
December 22nd 2010Mmmmm…pesto ANYTHING is alright with me, but pesto popcorn?! Yes!
Mom says:
December 22nd 2010I won’t tell…
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
December 22nd 2010That’s an adorable idea! I love the tin you put the spice mix in, too.
bobbie says:
December 22nd 2010either will i
Kerri O says:
December 22nd 2010Another awesome idea! I haven’t had popcorn in years! Mostly because the only way I ever liked it was DROWNED in butter.
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says:
December 22nd 2010Pesto and parmesan popcorn sounds delicious. My dad loves popcorn of all kinds and he would be delighted to receive this gift too.
Great idea!
Uncle Frank says:
December 22nd 2010I will
Vita Marie says:
December 22nd 2010Your secret is safe – but that for sharing!! he will love it!