Comments on: Stir Crazy Popcorn…Healthy Snacks

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:23:46 +0000

Ummm, where/how do you find white popping corn????

By: Shannon Kruger

Shannon Kruger — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:08:23 +0000

I love making popcorn from scratch. When I started doing it last year my husband (who is almost 37) had never seen popcorn that didn’t come from either the microwave or the fair! It’s all I feed my girls at home and we all love. I agree that the trick is to use more oil but after that all we use is salt. I made it this afternoon for an after school snack.

By: Christi {Jealous Hands}

Christi {Jealous Hands} — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:32:26 +0000

We love “old-school” popcorn here – we never use the microwave stuff. Parm & garlic salt is our favorite besides just butter & salt. I’ve never used that kind of popper, though – I’ll have to start looking for them this spring!

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:25:51 +0000

Our favorite flavored popcorn is chocolate. I cheat and use the microwave popcorn. Then, once it’s popped, open the bag and dump in a packet of hot chocolate mix. Shake until the chocolate is equally distributed and serve. My girls get their chocolate fix in a healthier way.

By: Jennifer Shields

Jennifer Shields — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:27:48 +0000

I just bought one of these this past week. I need to run out and get all the supplies to actually make the popcorn now though.

By: Carol Sanders

Carol Sanders — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:56:18 +0000

I have not cooked popcorn at home in years. After reading your post I happen to notice white popcorn kernels. I bought some and brought them home and cooked them per instructions in a pan. It wa delish!! Thanks so much for reminding me of what a great inexpensive snack popcorn is. You always have wonderful ideas!

By: Abbie

Abbie — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:21:20 +0000

We have an air popper that belonged to my dad and he’s “loaning” it to us b/c he wasn’t using it much anymore. I LOVE it! So much cheaper (and can be healthier) than microwave popcorn!

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:31:13 +0000

I so agree with your statement about using “white” popcorn instead of “yellow” popcorn. A couple of years ago I purchased some “white” popcorn at an Amish/Mennonite store and was floored at how good it tasted. Since that time I have been searching for “white” popcorn everywhere; for some reason it is very hard to buy in my area.

In the past I tried using a “stir crazy” but didn’t like the moisture, that forms on the side, sticking to the popcorn. So, my solution has been to use a bacon splatter guard as a lid when using a pot on the stove. The splatter guard allows all the moisture to escape and the end result is a dryer, less chewy, popcorn.

This is my first time leaving a comment. I enjoy coming to your blog from time to time and reading about your “thrifty” finds. I so love thrift stores and yard sales.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:44:57 +0000

We used to have on of those when I was a kid! They make the tastiest popcorn ever, I usually make it just on the stove with no popcorn machine, but if I see one at a garage sale, I just might pick one up.

Thanks for sharing!

By: Amy Lynne

Amy Lynne — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:39:37 +0000

Yard sale season is almost here, I will have to keep an eye out for one! Thanks for the great tip!