An Ode to Popcorn

It has lately come to my attention that I do not eat enough popcorn.

Now, lest you chastise me and say, "Shame on you, popcorn is so buttery salty and unhealthy", I would like to give myself a chance to defend myself.

You see, I was raised an a household in which the one evening snack was popcorn. My parents found it highly economical to purchase a 25 pound bag of popcorn from Costco and pop it over the course of several months. Because of this my evenings are rarely complete upon my return to my parents house without the popcorn I love so dearly.

And then....I had a revelation. No one eats popcorn or makes it the traditional way. Unbeknownst to many, you can acctually purchase the seeds bulk and pop them without a microwave or a fancy popcorn popper. All you need is a pan with a lid.

I am learning that popping popcorn on the stove top does take a degree of skill. The oil has to be the proper temperature and the have to be the right amount of kernels. I just look at it as a work in progress. Overall it is so much healthier than microwave popcorn bags or movie popcorn. Yes, there are a few burnt ones but it is so worth it.

Here is to you Popcorn...and your awesomeness!

-C