Quick Tip

I wanted to pass this great trick for homemade popcorn on to you. I know popcorn is cheap enough at the store but I'm not a fan of all the extra butter and salt that's generally added. Sometimes I don't want the whole bag (even though I rarely leave any uneaten!) and this is a great solution to that. Here's the trick, all you do is measure 1/4 cup raw popcorn kernels (you can buy them in the bulk aisle at Whole Foods) and put in a brown paper bag - the lunch bag variety. Fold the top over a couple times and secure with 2 staples. Stick the bag in the microwave and pop for 3-3 1/2 minutes, or until the popping slows considerably in between pops. You can top it with melted butter or salt. I wouldn't recommend you try what I did and put the butter cubes in prior to popping. The butter just melted and the bag absorbed it. The popcorn was just as tasty plain! Oh and no, the staples don't cause any sparks. So easy!