Popcorn in a bag
After last week's column a reader wrote in asking about the popcorn trick -- making popcorn in the microwave by simply putting kernals in a paper bag.
I knew this would be a hit because everyone I told this to me said the equivalent of "who knew?"
I love when live is so simple.
The tickling tomatoes trick was a big hit as well. Several readers said they had great success with that trick.
Decidedly there needs to be more tickling in this world. However, last time Tommy and I had a tickle fest I somehow gave him a black eye with my foot.
Contrary to what some folks think, I don't make this stuff up.
Sharon asked how much popcorn to put in the bag. She was afraid if she put too much it would dirty up her microwave. Well, first off, dry popcorn isn't dirty. It's dry. So if you put too much, so be it. Personally, I like those half-popped kernals that are very crunchy and threaten to wreck your dental work.
Answer to Sharon's question, about 1/3 of a cup for a lunch-bag sized paper bag.
Next spray with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and salt, and dream of Fabio.
Comments
Heather! That's brilliant! I'm one of those that "never knew" about doing popcorn in an ordinary lunch bag in the microwave. But most of all, THANK YOU for the link to the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter website. What fun!! The little soap opera was hilarious, but the magnetic poetry on the fridge that you could have Fabio read to you was the best! I got him to say things to me I could never get my husband to say...at least not in that wonderful accent that Fabio has! You rock!
REPLY:
Dot. I'm so glad someone else can appreciate my delight in silly things like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.
Sometimes people need to not take things so seriously.
We had corn on the cob last night with my best friend and 9-year-old next door and for some reason it was fun to keep saying "I can't believe ... " Although I have yet to teach him that sexy Italian accent.
HH
Posted by: Dot | November 3, 2006 10:47 PM