tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post3112532254407361767..comments2023-04-11T04:10:58.944-06:00Comments on Extremely Frugal: Cheaper popcornPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-69900436660381316472008-08-23T19:46:00.000-06:002008-08-23T19:46:00.000-06:00That makes my mouth water, Susan! I'm going to try...That makes my mouth water, Susan! I'm going to try it.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-60275233361176894362008-08-23T08:18:00.000-06:002008-08-23T08:18:00.000-06:00I got a used air popper at a yard sale for $2, doe...I got a used air popper at a yard sale for $2, doesn't really need cleaning if you don't use the butter melter cup. It's THE way to go for popcorn. For something special, (as it's popping into the bowl) drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt and balsamic vinegar, yum.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322139120423075773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-1569873372152201442008-07-04T11:28:00.000-06:002008-07-04T11:28:00.000-06:00I'm always surprised at the "stovetop" advocates. ...I'm always surprised at the "stovetop" advocates. I think washing a pot is more trouble than it's worth. I have a microwave popper that uses no oil. It's a bowl with a vented top. I bought it new for something like $6 many years ago. The truly frugal might use a regular bowl and improvise a vented top. The popcorn tastes like air popped corn (if you add nothing to it), and you can then simply Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-47803715865203412482008-07-03T22:55:00.000-06:002008-07-03T22:55:00.000-06:00I have good luck with putting popcorn in a paperba...I have good luck with putting popcorn in a paperbag in the microwave. It tastes fine but I'm used to airpopped popcorn. I don't use staples, just fold over the top of the bag a couple times. This way I reuse the bag several times before composting it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515778267115773998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-32917028676350752652008-07-01T17:51:00.000-06:002008-07-01T17:51:00.000-06:00I've only ever popped it in the microwave but will...I've only ever popped it in the microwave but will give the stove method a try. Thanks for the tip.Sharon Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09050104785278502068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-26900519203533789192008-07-01T13:55:00.000-06:002008-07-01T13:55:00.000-06:00Yes, you can, although it isn't recommended. I tri...Yes, you can, although it isn't recommended. I tried it and it still doesn't taste as good, though. :)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-25172828404528176322008-06-30T16:54:00.000-06:002008-06-30T16:54:00.000-06:00You can also use just a paper bag and two staples ...You can also use just a paper bag and two staples to hold it shut to make your own microwave popcorn without the added junk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com