I read the newspaper everyday....Today there was an article about a man who has lung problems because he would eat microwave popcorn everyday and the fumes from the popcorn has been linked to his lung problems. Additionally, the article claims that workers from the manufacturing facility have health issues as well.... I google it and found an article on this issue....
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=83684
In the Real Estate Office that I work in, we have a lot of Agents and support staff.... Almost every-time I'm in the office someone is popping up some microwave popcorn....
I have been making my own microwave popcorn for years... It is so simple and contains no chemicals or cooking oils .....
Ingredients:
- A package of regular popcorn ( I buy a jar of Orville Redenbacher's)
- brown paper lunch bag ( I use the larger size)
- Optional melted Butter for the topping
- salt to taste
Fill the large brown paper lunch bag with a good sold layer of the popcorn. Close the top of the bag tight by folding it down a couple times and squishing it tight. Place in the microwave and press the popcorn button or cook on high about 3 minutes... Because some microwaves are more powerful than others, when your popcorn slows down on the popping remove immediately or it will start to burn.
Optional: Swirl the melted butter on top of your finished popcorn and salt to taste.
Note: I have found from experience, that you can only use the bag one time. So for every bag of popcorn you make, you will need a new brown paper lunch bag. Do not use any cooking oils or you will have a huge mess in your microwave.
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