Kids + summer = hungry all the time. Food prices are up, and so are the appetites of my kids and their friends. How do I cope? Popcorn. It’s quick, easy, and cheap. I’m not referring to the expensive microwave wannabe rubbish that leaves that weird filmy substance in your mouth after you eat it. I’m talking popcorn made the old fashioned way (like in the late 80’s when they also made good music!).
I use all natural (no gmo) organically grown popping corn and canola oil. Then I add melted butter and sprinkle salt to complete the tasty treat. It’s a snack I feel good about – whole foods, all natural, gluten free, sugar-free, preservative-free, costing free (or close to). You can do this in a deep pan with a lid, or get an oil popper like the one I use in the above video.
The house smells good when its popping. The kids get excited to gobble it up (often with a little help from mom and dad). It has truly been a fun family treat that we share over a movie, in our backyard, and often down at the local waterfront park when the weather is nice. It’s simple to pop a batch and eat right at home, or put it in a clean paper sack, mix in the butter and salt, shake it up, and go.
