Reasons to switch:

·         Microwave corn is ridiculously expensive!

·         And…it’s not that great for you!

·         And…corn (as in most corn products) is the most genetically modified of all crops.  In other words, man tried to make what God made, better.  Think it worked?  Ugh!  I'm a little sensitive about this issue because it appears to be a reason why my dear boy has a peanut allergy--the genetic modification of peanut crops is huge.

 How to switch:

·         Buy a bag of loose corn; preferably Black Jewel (available at Meijer), non-genetically modified yummy popping corn.  (Pennies compared to microwaveable).  ***Edited to say...I've had mixed results with this corn.  It pops about half the size, and not all the kernals.  Might be me, but can be a bit frustrating!  Still looking for a really, great Non-GMO popcorn!

·         Using your stock pot (with a lid) place 2 Tablespoons of the oil of your choice.  While your at it, go healthy and choose Coconut Oil (available at any health food store in the supplement section), or Canola Oil.

·         Place 1/3 cup of corn in the pot and turn it on.

·         With lid in place, move the pot back and forth across burner a bit to mix the oil and corn.  THEN…

·         When you hear the first pop, get those arms moving and don’t let that pot sit still (unless you like burnt corn!) 

·         Keep going till every kernel pops. 

·         It DOESN’T take as long --less than a minute!

·         Top with a little sea salt or other seasonings you might like.

·         Enjoy a wonderful snack.  Whole grain.  Yummy!