Pop Popcorn Right In Your Serving Bowl

Popping popcorn in the microwave right in the serving bowl?  It works great! 

It seems we are always looking for snacks while we are stuck in the house. 




I actually added 1/4 cup of uncooked popcorn kernels (no oil) to a large microwave-safe Pyrex glass salad bowl. I covered the bowl with a microwave-safe diner plate, and set it in the microwave.  Four and half minutes later, the kernels popped and they were perfect!

I used to make my microwave popcorn in a paper lunch bag,  but I always forget to buy the bags. This is better because, I always have a bowl in my kitchen.

So Why Don't I Just Buy Microwaveable Bags of Popcorn?

I stopped buying microwavable popcorn packages a few years ago for 3 reasons.

1. First of all, those little bags are expensive compared to buying your own popping kernels, but more importantly
2. Commercially prepared bags contain chemicals that are harmful to your lungs when breathed in after heating (you can read a detailed article about it here: )
3. In addition, most corn (unless organic) is genetically modified unless otherwise stated, which then will say will say, " Non-GMO!

No worries!!! Making your own popcorn is more economical, just as easy, less fattening, and chemical-free!! 

I use a microwave-safe large glass bowl, a microwave-safe lid, my popping kernels, and some seasoning. That's it.

I find a one-pound bag of organic corn kernels at Trader Joe's for $1.99 for a one-pound bag!!

The Downside 
Of course I realize that microwaving is not the healthiest way to cook l, but I only do once in a while. Usually, I just put oil in a pot and pop my kernels the old fashioned way! But this is really convenient and less messy!

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