"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
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> "Serene" > wrote in message
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>> Omelet wrote:
>>> Speaking of popcorn...
>>>
>>> I DO know how to pop corn over a stove burner, but microwave popcorn is
>>> the only way to make it at work.
>>>
>>> Is there any way to make your own microwave popcorn "bags" out of bulk
>>> popcorn?
>>
>> I've used paper bags and it's been fine. More like air-popped in
>> consistency, but without that awful fake-butter smell and taste. Popcorn
>> is my number-one favorite food. I eat it at least a few times a week, but
>> I won't touch the microwave stuff.
>>
>> Serene
>
> I've tried it in a paper bag in the microwave, and have not found it
> successful; maybe because I don't add any oil while it is popping?

I don't add oil and it works for me, but it may depend on the power of your
microwave.

> However, I love my air-popper, and I just add liquid butter or coconut oil
> after it's popped, perhaps adding more than neccsary, but I don't eat it
> that often. But I wouldn't/don't buy the microwave stuff, either.
> Dee Dee
>