I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part is
finding popcorn.

Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
myself in an oil or hot air popper.

Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
already-popped.

RiKK wrote:

> I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout
> chocolate caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe
> involving popcorn, chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't
> believe that the hard part is finding popcorn.

Maybe the recipe would be better using puffed wheat or rice.
They are most often sold unflavored and unsalted.

RiKK wrote:

> I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout
> chocolate caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe
> involving popcorn, chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't
> believe that the hard part is finding popcorn.

Maybe the recipe would be better using puffed wheat or rice.
They are most often sold unflavored and unsalted.

RiKK wrote:

>
> Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> already-popped.

Do they not sell regular popping corn in the grocery stores. I used to make
caramel corn once in a while when our son was around but haven't made it in
years. I never had trouble finding it in a grocery store of bulk food
store.

RiKK wrote:

>
> Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> already-popped.

Do they not sell regular popping corn in the grocery stores. I used to make
caramel corn once in a while when our son was around but haven't made it in
years. I never had trouble finding it in a grocery store of bulk food
store.

RiKK wrote:

> everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> myself in an oil or hot air popper.

What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.


>
> Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> already-popped.

There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.



Dawn

RiKK wrote:

> everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> myself in an oil or hot air popper.

What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.


>
> Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> already-popped.

There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.



Dawn

Dawn wrote:
>
> RiKK wrote:
>
> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>
> What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.

That's why I thought it was a troll.

nancy

Dawn wrote:
>
> RiKK wrote:
>
> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>
> What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.

That's why I thought it was a troll.

nancy

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
> chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part is
> finding popcorn.
>
> Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
> cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
> everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>
> Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> already-popped.

Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe $6.00)
that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil. You
would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
> chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part is
> finding popcorn.
>
> Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
> cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
> everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>
> Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> already-popped.

Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe $6.00)
that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil. You
would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> caramel popcorn.

But, but, but...it's a fund raiser. You get a great product plus the great
feeling of having contributed to a worthwhile cause.

Gabby

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> caramel popcorn.

But, but, but...it's a fund raiser. You get a great product plus the great
feeling of having contributed to a worthwhile cause.

Gabby

In article >,
Dawn > wrote:

> RiKK wrote:
>
> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>
> What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.
>
>
> >
> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> > already-popped.
>
> There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
> Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
> Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
> doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.
>
>
>
> Dawn
>

The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

In article >,
Dawn > wrote:

> RiKK wrote:
>
> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>
> What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.
>
>
> >
> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> > already-popped.
>
> There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
> Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
> Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
> doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.
>
>
>
> Dawn
>

The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

In article >,
"George" > wrote:

> "RiKK" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> > caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
> > chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part is
> > finding popcorn.
> >
> > Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
> > cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
> >
> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> > already-popped.
>
> Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe $6.00)
> that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil. You
> would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.
>
>

This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
Where would I get one?

In article >,
"George" > wrote:

> "RiKK" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> > caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
> > chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part is
> > finding popcorn.
> >
> > Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
> > cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
> >
> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> > already-popped.
>
> Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe $6.00)
> that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil. You
> would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.
>
>

This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
Where would I get one?

In article >,
"Gabby" > wrote:

> "RiKK" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> > caramel popcorn.
>
> But, but, but...it's a fund raiser. You get a great product plus the great
> feeling of having contributed to a worthwhile cause.
>
> Gabby
>
>

I'm actually my son's scout leader, and we not only bought plenty of the
stuff, we sold LOTS more of it. I just can't justify blowing $15 for a
tin of stuff that my family can blow through in under 12 hours.

In article >,
"Gabby" > wrote:

> "RiKK" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> > caramel popcorn.
>
> But, but, but...it's a fund raiser. You get a great product plus the great
> feeling of having contributed to a worthwhile cause.
>
> Gabby
>
>

I'm actually my son's scout leader, and we not only bought plenty of the
stuff, we sold LOTS more of it. I just can't justify blowing $15 for a
tin of stuff that my family can blow through in under 12 hours.

In article >,
"Gabby" > wrote:

> "RiKK" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> > caramel popcorn.
>
> But, but, but...it's a fund raiser. You get a great product plus the great
> feeling of having contributed to a worthwhile cause.
>
> Gabby
>
>

I'm actually my son's scout leader, and we not only bought plenty of the
stuff, we sold LOTS more of it. I just can't justify blowing $15 for a
tin of stuff that my family can blow through in under 12 hours.

In article >,
"Gabby" > wrote:

> "RiKK" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
> > caramel popcorn.
>
> But, but, but...it's a fund raiser. You get a great product plus the great
> feeling of having contributed to a worthwhile cause.
>
> Gabby
>
>

I'm actually my son's scout leader, and we not only bought plenty of the
stuff, we sold LOTS more of it. I just can't justify blowing $15 for a
tin of stuff that my family can blow through in under 12 hours.

RiKK wrote:


> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
> max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

I use a regular pot with a lid on teh stove. No cost.
You might try a local theater that pops thier
popcorn fresh. I've also seen theaters that buy it
popped but unseasoned and they rip these big bags
open into the "popcorn machine" that heats it up
for serving.
Goomba

RiKK wrote:


> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
> max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

I use a regular pot with a lid on teh stove. No cost.
You might try a local theater that pops thier
popcorn fresh. I've also seen theaters that buy it
popped but unseasoned and they rip these big bags
open into the "popcorn machine" that heats it up
for serving.
Goomba

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "George" > wrote:
>
>> "RiKK" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
>> > caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
>> > chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part
>> > is
>> > finding popcorn.
>> >
>> > Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
>> > cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
>> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need -
>> > unsalted,
>> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
>> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if
>> > it's
>> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
>> > already-popped.
>>
>> Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe
>> $6.00)
>> that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil.
>> You
>> would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.
>>
>>
>
> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

Here $4.99.

http://www.mileskimball.com/shopping...emType=PRODUCT

Dimitri

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "George" > wrote:
>
>> "RiKK" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
>> > caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
>> > chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part
>> > is
>> > finding popcorn.
>> >
>> > Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
>> > cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
>> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need -
>> > unsalted,
>> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
>> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if
>> > it's
>> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
>> > already-popped.
>>
>> Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe
>> $6.00)
>> that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil.
>> You
>> would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.
>>
>>
>
> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

Here $4.99.

http://www.mileskimball.com/shopping...emType=PRODUCT

Dimitri

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "George" > wrote:
>
>> "RiKK" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
>> > caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
>> > chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part
>> > is
>> > finding popcorn.
>> >
>> > Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
>> > cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
>> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need -
>> > unsalted,
>> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
>> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if
>> > it's
>> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
>> > already-popped.
>>
>> Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe
>> $6.00)
>> that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil.
>> You
>> would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.
>>
>>
>
> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

Here $4.99.

http://www.mileskimball.com/shopping...emType=PRODUCT

Dimitri

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "George" > wrote:
>
>> "RiKK" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I'm trying to recreate the yummy but overpriced boy scout chocolate
>> > caramel popcorn. Found an easy-sounding recipe involving popcorn,
>> > chocolate chips, and caramel. But I can't believe that the hard part
>> > is
>> > finding popcorn.
>> >
>> > Grocery stores near me sell PLENTY of already-popped flavored (butter,
>> > cheese especially), and popped and salted plain popcorn. But so far,
>> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need -
>> > unsalted,
>> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
>> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if
>> > it's
>> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
>> > already-popped.
>>
>> Why not just pop it as required? We have a popper (that cost maybe
>> $6.00)
>> that pops at least 4 quarts in a few minutes in the nuker with no oil.
>> You
>> would just need a bag of regular popcorn and a similar unit.
>>
>>
>
> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

Here $4.99.

http://www.mileskimball.com/shopping...emType=PRODUCT

Dimitri

RiKK wrote:

> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

When we had a kid hanging around the house it was fun to make pop corn. Put a
nice pig pot on the stove, add a little oil and some popping corn, let it heat up
until it started popping and then rock the pan back and forth until the popping
stopped. Popping corn is pretty cheap, almost free compared to the cost of pre
popped corn or microwave popping corn. The caramel sauce was easy to make and
was a heck of a lot better than the stuff you buy.

RiKK wrote:

> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

When we had a kid hanging around the house it was fun to make pop corn. Put a
nice pig pot on the stove, add a little oil and some popping corn, let it heat up
until it started popping and then rock the pan back and forth until the popping
stopped. Popping corn is pretty cheap, almost free compared to the cost of pre
popped corn or microwave popping corn. The caramel sauce was easy to make and
was a heck of a lot better than the stuff you buy.

RiKK wrote:

> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

When we had a kid hanging around the house it was fun to make pop corn. Put a
nice pig pot on the stove, add a little oil and some popping corn, let it heat up
until it started popping and then rock the pan back and forth until the popping
stopped. Popping corn is pretty cheap, almost free compared to the cost of pre
popped corn or microwave popping corn. The caramel sauce was easy to make and
was a heck of a lot better than the stuff you buy.

RiKK wrote:

> This device you're talking about sounds like just the ticket. What,
> exactly, is it called? "Thingee that pops regular popping corn in the
> microwave," which is what I'd call it, probably isn't precise enough.
> Where would I get one?

When we had a kid hanging around the house it was fun to make pop corn. Put a
nice pig pot on the stove, add a little oil and some popping corn, let it heat up
until it started popping and then rock the pan back and forth until the popping
stopped. Popping corn is pretty cheap, almost free compared to the cost of pre
popped corn or microwave popping corn. The caramel sauce was easy to make and
was a heck of a lot better than the stuff you buy.

RiKK wrote:

> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a
> year max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You might want to ping your friends and family to see if someone has an
air-popper they could lend you. In fact, they might give it to you. An
air-popper is perfect for what you are doing, as you will be coating
the corn. Air-poppers make loads of perfectly popped kernels, just with
no oil (so salt doesn't stick).




Brian

RiKK wrote:

> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a
> year max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You might want to ping your friends and family to see if someone has an
air-popper they could lend you. In fact, they might give it to you. An
air-popper is perfect for what you are doing, as you will be coating
the corn. Air-poppers make loads of perfectly popped kernels, just with
no oil (so salt doesn't stick).




Brian

RiKK wrote:

> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a
> year max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You might want to ping your friends and family to see if someone has an
air-popper they could lend you. In fact, they might give it to you. An
air-popper is perfect for what you are doing, as you will be coating
the corn. Air-poppers make loads of perfectly popped kernels, just with
no oil (so salt doesn't stick).




Brian

RiKK wrote:
>
> In article >,
> Dawn > wrote:
>
> > RiKK wrote:
> >
> > > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
> >
> > What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> > > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> > > already-popped.
> >
> > There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
> > Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
> > Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
> > doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dawn
> >
>
> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
> max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You don't need a popper. A heavy pan with a tight-fitting lid works just
fine. Small amount of oil and the popcorn.

The already-popped popcorn in most shops is stale and inedible.

RiKK wrote:
>
> In article >,
> Dawn > wrote:
>
> > RiKK wrote:
> >
> > > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need - unsalted,
> > > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
> > > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
> >
> > What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if it's
> > > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
> > > already-popped.
> >
> > There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
> > Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
> > Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
> > doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dawn
> >
>
> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
> max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You don't need a popper. A heavy pan with a tight-fitting lid works just
fine. Small amount of oil and the popcorn.

The already-popped popcorn in most shops is stale and inedible.

RiKK wrote:

> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and
> don't feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple
> times a year max and then have taking up precious space the rest
> of the time.

You could use it to roast your own coffee, from
green coffee beans. Unless you buy from a local
coffee roaster, all the coffee you've ever had is
STALE. Here's instructions how to do it:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/airpopmethod.html

And here's advice on what kind of hot air popper
to buy:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/airpopdesign.html

RiKK wrote:

> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and
> don't feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple
> times a year max and then have taking up precious space the rest
> of the time.

You could use it to roast your own coffee, from
green coffee beans. Unless you buy from a local
coffee roaster, all the coffee you've ever had is
STALE. Here's instructions how to do it:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/airpopmethod.html

And here's advice on what kind of hot air popper
to buy:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/airpopdesign.html

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Dawn > wrote:
>
>> RiKK wrote:
>>
>> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need -
>> > unsalted,
>> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
>> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>>
>> What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if
>> > it's
>> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
>> > already-popped.
>>
>> There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
>> Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
>> Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
>> doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dawn
>>
>
> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
> max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You mean like a regular cooking pot with a lid? That's all you need, chum.
Oil, popcorn and put the lid on. Medium heat and when you don't hear any
more popping, it's done.

Jack Jiffy

"RiKK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Dawn > wrote:
>
>> RiKK wrote:
>>
>> > everyone I've asked has said that the kind of popcorn I need -
>> > unsalted,
>> > unflavored - I can only get by buying unpopped popcorn then popping it
>> > myself in an oil or hot air popper.
>>
>> What's the problem with popping it yourself? It's cheap and fast.
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I can buy popcorn for what I need? I don't care if
>> > it's
>> > simple, plain microwave (no butter preferred, no salt definitely) or
>> > already-popped.
>>
>> There's a chain of popcorn stores in the midwest called, I think,
>> Topsy's. Perhaps they'd make you plain unsalted popcorn in quantity.
>> Perhaps there is a store like that in your area. It won't be as cheap as
>> doing it yourself, and expense seems to be a concern of yours.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dawn
>>
>
> The problem with popping it myself is that I lack a popper, and don't
> feel like spending the money on something I'll use a couple times a year
> max and then have taking up precious space the rest of the time.

You mean like a regular cooking pot with a lid? That's all you need, chum.
Oil, popcorn and put the lid on. Medium heat and when you don't hear any
more popping, it's done.

Jack Jiffy