athena1277 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 In one of the threads about snacks, someone mentioned they use a microwave popcorn bowl to make popcorn. Apparently I have been living under a rock, because I have never heard of such a thing. I looked it up on Amazon and now I want one! I was already thinking about learning to make my own popcorn (instead of buying the microwave bags), so this looks perfect. That is, if it's worth it. Tell me how well they work, if they are a easy or a bother to use and clean, etc. Also, can you make it very buttery like the bags? Could my 9yo handle making it herself? Is there a specific model that's better than others? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 You just pour the popcorn kernels into the bowl, put the lid on, and microwave for the recommended time. You would need to melt the butter separately and pour it over the top. It's like air-popped popcorn, just from your microwave instead of an air popper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy Grommy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 My husband is a popcorn fanatic, and he loves his Presto Power Pop. He has the proportions of popcorn, oil, salt, and timing down so that every batch is perfect. :D You can reuse the concentrator cups to cut down on the cost or buy them on Amazon. I've also seen brand new bowls and concentrator cups at Goodwill. I've picked up another bowl in case we ever need to replace ours, but we've been using our current one for years and it's still great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 My dh picked up one at target. He uses a 1/3 cup of kernels and pops in the microwave then sprinkles with a touch of salt of he remembers. The kids love it. It is easier and cheaper than the popcorn bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I personally just love my old fashioned air popper. It doesn't expose my kids to the microwave. And it works pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've seen those, but I like just putting the kernels in a brown paper lunchbag, then putting the salt and butter on after. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I don't know why I have never noticed these. I'm putting this on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 We had a microwave popcorn bowl way back in the 80's. I don't remember the kind, but I think my mom still has the bottom; the top cracked so it's just a big bowl now. :( We eat a lot of pop corn here. Maybe I ought to look into some of the ones recommended on this thread now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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