Buy the bags of popcorn that look like this.  This is a 1-pound bag and I paid less than $2 for it.  Ha!  That got your attention, didn’t it?  This bag will last months in my house (my husband and I are piggies and love popcorn).  For a serving of popcorn that will satisfy two piggies such as us, you only need about 1/3 cup of the popcorn.  The bags come with cooking directions but you basically need a pot, vegetable oil, and the popcorn.

I know the microwavable atrocities only take like 4 minutes to make but to make it this way is seriously not much longer.  It’s not even 10 minutes.  And this way you can control salt content and flavorings.

Personally, I’m a nut for white cheddar anything and this flavoring can be purchased right in my regular supermarket.  If I want just a tiny sprinkling of salt, I can do that.  There are lots of different flavorings for popcorn in the supermarket.  It’s a better selection than what the microwavable atrocities offer.

Also, this popcorn just tastes better.  There’s a sweetness to it that you won’t find with the microwavable atrocities.  And best of all?  You need this kind of popcorn to make Popcorn Balls.  If you’ve never had Popcorn Balls, you have my deepest sympathies because you have missed out on a lovely part of life.  I’ll post a recipe in due time.  For right now, just enjoy a regular bowl cuddled on the couch or in bed.

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