October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month
October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, so I thought it would be worthwhile to feature various aspects of popcorn! A versatile whole grain, popcorn makes a quick and affordable snack for adults and kids alike.
According to The Popcorn Board in Chicago, Americans consume more than 16 billion quarts of popcorn annually. My family of five adores popcorn, so I can safely assume that we contribute mightily to that bottom line consumption number.
Over the years, I’ve explored many ways to pop the kernels. Of course, we use microwave popcorn, but I don’t reach for it as a first choice simply because I don’t like the additives. Without a doubt my favorite tool for the task is my aluminum Back to Basics Stove Top Popper. I purchased mine about four years ago, and my kids immediately glommed on to the light fluffy popcorn it produces.
The popper consists of a large pot with a lid that has a shaft and a crank. You simply put some oil in the pan, add the kernels, and crank the pot over moderately high heat on the burner. Within minutes, the kernels start to explode, and the pan fills up with white fluffy popcorn. I’ve always been amazed with the fact that the popcorn is never burnt and there are rarely any unpopped kernels in the bottom of the pan.
When I reach for my now well used popper, I often think of how I made popcorn in my Mom’s Farberware pans when I was a kid. More often than not, I’d shake the pan, burn the kernels, and set off the fire alarms. It was a tedious stove top approach that produced mediocre results.
Thankfully, my Back to Basics Stove Top Popper is so much easier and more reliable! In honor of National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, I will follow up some additional thoughts on popcorn! Anything special you’d like me to cover? Recipes? Tips? Kettle corn?
--Melissa A. Trainer
Karen on October 08, 2009 at 01:00 PM
I have a very similar "Whirly Pop" popper. It makes perfect popcorn nearly every time and is so quick and easy. I have given away all my microwave popcorn!
greece holidays on October 09, 2009 at 10:30 PM
This product is really good!!
I like it especially i just only have to wait for few days to get the prodcut.. even though shipping cost is kind of high... generally i satisfy with this product and company!!
Even though I did not own it for long time..
i really excite to use it!!