A Popcorn Conspiracy?
I love popcorn, it can be a healthy and satisfying snack. That said, the preparation always irks me. If I buy the microwave-ready popcorn bags, I feel like I’m ingesting too much chemical butter. The butter congeals to the insides of the microwave bag and looks radioactive. If I buy the good old-fashioned kernels I have to deal with cooking it on the stove – don’t get me wrong, this isn’t difficult, but if you don’t have a full-sized dishwasher then it’s just another pan to clean. And, I’ll admit, I’m lazy when it comes to snacking.
So when I learned recently that you can pop the regular kernels in the microwave, I was shocked! You simply pour the kernels into a brown paper bag, fold over the top, and pop away! It’s the best of both worlds. Add your favorite toppings – I like a small amount of butter or grated parmesan cheese on mine – and you’re ready to snack happy! I probably should have realized that there was nothing special or fancy about those microwave-ready bags, but I’m yet again a victim of good marketing. No more!
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