Popcorn

Why buy microwave or already popped bagged popcorn when making the real thing is healthier and less expensive?  It's also easy!  Here's how:

Buy some popcorn kernels in a jar or in bulk section of your grocery store.

For the microwave, put 1/4 cup kernels in a dry brown paper lunch bag.  Fold over the top of the bag twice and put in microwave for 3 minutes.  If you hear significantly less popping toward the end, take it out before the 3 minutes is up so it doesn't burn.
Three minutes is usually perfect though!  Melt some real butter and toss in the popcorn with some salt too.

For the stovetop, put a few tbsp. of oil - either canola or coconut- in a large heavy bottom pot with a lid.  Turn on the heat and add 1/2 cup popcorn kernels.  Put on the lid and let it sit until the you start to hear some popping.  Shake a little here and there until you hear less popping.  Take a peek in but be careful!  Those kernels will still be popping!  Once most of the kernels are popped, remove from the heat and keep the lid on while you melt the butter.  Toss in the melted butter & salt and enjoy during family movie night!