Popcorn is one of my favourite snacks. Not only is it easy to make, but a simple internet search brings up hundreds of recipe ideas. My current favourite is a delicious (and spicy) treat—just add 8-10 drops of hot sauce to the canola oil before you pop the corn. Yummy!
But with International Popcorn Day right around the corner (tomorrow!), I started thinking about popcorn in a whole different way. Like, did you know that popcorn is perfect for crafting? No, seriously. For example, you can make a simple snack garland for the birds by stringing together day-old popcorn and dried fruit. Obviously you'll need to wait for Spring to do that but if you scroll through Google or Pinterest, you'll find all kinds of great craft ideas.
Or, what about making family movie night a little more creative? Decorate small paper bags with crayons, markers, stickers, or whatever fun stuff your mom has in her craft room. Fill each bag with your favourite popcorn flavor and settle in for the flick. This Sunday, we're going to watch Goosebumps 2—it's out on DVD now!
And, if you’re looking for a more fancy popcorn recipe, you should give this a try.
Gotta jet!
~ Chase Superman Duffy
P.S. – Here’s five really cool popcorn facts! How many did YOU know?
- When black popcorn is popped, it becomes white.
- Popcorn was the first food to be microwaved deliberately.
- If popcorn is salted before the kernels are popped, it becomes tough.
- If popcorn kernels dry out, they can be freshened by adding 1 or 2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) of water to the jar and shaking it.
- Archeologists found some popped corn in a bat cave in New Mexico that was 5,600 years old!
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