https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 07:49:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996906 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:34:13 +0000 Corduroy 1996906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stove top. When I'm feeling fancy I'll make kettle corn by adding sugar during popping. Hmmm .... maybe tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996901 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:31:19 +0000 chanada 1996901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do stovetop with a shallow-ish pan with lid. We use 1/2 cup kernals and 1/3 cup olive oil. sometimes melt butter afterwards and sprinkle Montreal steak spice/lemon pepper. </p> <p>Sometimes for a treat we add 1/3 cup cane sugar when popping, making sure to move the pan alot to make kettle corn, Just have to add salt at the end to mix. Yumm! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996877 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:58:43 +0000 glitterboots 1996877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought an air popper this summer because we were eating so much popcorn. My son loves it because it's so loud and the dog loves it because sometimes the popcorn flies out and whatever lands on the floor is hers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996871 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:53:57 +0000 Banana330 1996871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just do 1/4 or 1/3 a cup of kernals in a paper lunch bag in the microwave! As easy a microwave without all the crazy additives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996848 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:18:30 +0000 ineebee 1996848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>America's Test Kitchen never fails me. This video has helped me make perfect batches of popcorn for years - no burning, very few unpopped kernels.</p> <p><a href="http://americastestkitchen.tumblr.com/post/36683590576/the-trick-to-perfect-stovetop-popcorn" rel="nofollow">http://americastestkitchen.tumblr.com/post/36683590576/the-trick-to-perfect-stovetop-popcorn</a></p> <p>It's all about using a high smoke-point oil (canola or peanut), doing a few test kernels, then putting the rest of the kernels in *off the heat* so that the kernels get to the optimum temperature. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996809 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 06:26:24 +0000 Dandelion 1996809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We buy it already popped lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996784 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 02:54:43 +0000 Adira 1996784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do air popped with lots of melted butter! And some salt and parmesan cheese and it's perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996741 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:53:52 +0000 sapphire 1996741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to use the stovetop method. I agree that it makes the best popcorn! However, I like to eat popcorn a lot so I bought an air popper since it doesn't require any oil. Never use microwave - the various chemicals used to cook it and coat it kind of wig me out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996694 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:22:56 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1996694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Air popped is my favorite! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996687 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:18:55 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 1996687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: @Greentea: thank you!! I'm so excited to try this. We always have kernels in the house, so maybe tomorrow night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996684 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:16:17 +0000 StbHisMrs 1996684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Whirley Pop, and I buy special Amish popcorn seeds at our local produce stand. I can't stand microwave popcorn anymore!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996640 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:39:18 +0000 sarac 1996640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stove top, in a cast iron dutch oven. Yuuuuuuuuum. With butter melted in afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996615 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:08:10 +0000 mrs. bird 1996615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i make quinn popcorn in the microwave (you pop it plain in the microwave, then add an oil, then the seasoning). it's so good, they have lots of yummy flavors, and the bags are safe. most microwave popcorn has scary stuff lining the bags, but they don't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996584 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:49:12 +0000 blackbird 1996584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made my first pot of stovetop a few weeks ago-garlic Olive oil and salt. Amazing. I also like it herb style with ranch seasoning....and you can't go wrong with real butter </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996563 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:33:12 +0000 MapleMoose 1996563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One year for my birthday I asked for a stove-top popcorn maker -- the metal pot with the handle that mixes the kernals around in the oil. Totally worth it and way better than that microwave stuff. I use Orville Redenbacher popcorn kernals and the same brand oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996523 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:05:09 +0000 Greentea 1996523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lovejoy: I keep moving/ shaking the kernals (kind of shaking the pot by holding the handle, moving kernals back and forth) a little so they don't burn and also so they are coated in oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996519 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:00:20 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1996519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stovetop for sure! The sound reminds me of my childhood. Kind of cool everyone else has the same memories! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996516 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:57:32 +0000 BoogieBea 1996516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just started making it over the stove top. We stopped eating popcorn for a while because we didn't want to eat too much of the microwave ones. I didn't realize how easy it is to make it over the stove top. We just made a batch last night using coconut oil. With a little bit of that coconut flavor, we didn't even need to add flavor on top. No more over done/burnt popcorn from the microwave! Oh and we used a pan with a glass lid and the kids loved watching the corn pop.<br /> I'm looking for a christmas movie to watch together too. The grinch sounds like a good option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996466 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:35:12 +0000 Anya 1996466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lovejoy: regular pot and lid. Pour oil in the bottom, put 2 kernels in and put the lid on. When those 2 pop, put the rest of the kernels in, cover again and stay close while the rest pop. Voila! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996463 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:34:33 +0000 Lindsay05 1996463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my whirleypop on the stove! A little bit of butter and salt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996458 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:33:06 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 1996458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stovetoppers, please share more!! Do you just use a regular pot and lid? Or do you need something special? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996432 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:14:37 +0000 lovehoneybee 1996432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stovetop with canola oil and/or bacon grease! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996430 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:11:30 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1996430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stove top! I make it in coconut oil. We had an air popper for a while but it didn't taste great unless we added butter after which sort of defeated the purpose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996426 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:08:28 +0000 Anya 1996426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom made stovetop popcorn on special occasions and as a kid I LOVED it, especially the sound of it popping when the lid starts to come up. That sound warms my heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996425 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:08:14 +0000 Bao 1996425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do stove top and microwave if feeling lazy, we loooove popcorn over here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996420 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:06:14 +0000 Anya 1996420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First choice air popped with lots melted butter, second choice stovetop (a little tastier but less convenient). Microwave in emergencies only! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996417 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:04:26 +0000 mrbee 1996417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: @Greentea: Glad to hear you guys keep it old school! Any particular brands of popcorn we should check out tomorrow? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996414 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:02:29 +0000 Greentea 1996414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Old fashioned style like you used to! In a pot with oil!</p> <p>I'd like to get an old fashioned machine popper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996411 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:01:46 +0000 prettylizy 1996411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just started using a hot pot with oil and it is the BEST popcorn ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-make-popcorn#post-1996410 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:00:18 +0000 mrbee 1996410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tomorrow night we'll be watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas together and now that the kids are a bit older, I'd love to have a really great bowl of popcorn to enjoy as a family.</p> <p>Growing up, we used to make popcorn in pots with oil - it tasted so much better that way! We also had a popcorn maker that used hot air, but it wasn't nearly as tasty. These days, we usually use microwaved popcorn... it just can't compare. Sure is a lot easier though! Kinda excited to try out stove-popped popcorn again.</p> <p>How do you make popcorn? </p>