How To Make Popcorn in the Microwave
Microwave popcorn has changed my snacking habits forever. No, I'm not talking about the plastic-wrapped packages of microwave popcorn from the store — although I will thank them for the inspiration. I'm talking about a more DIY version using a scoop of kernels and a plain brown paper lunch bag. It's so easy and fast that it has now become the only way I make popcorn. A Paper Bag Is All You Need Any paper bag will do, but I like to use brown paper lunch bags. These are just the right size to hold one serving of popcorn (about 1/4 cup of kernels). If you want to make enough popcorn for a few people to share, you can pop more kernels at once using a large paper grocery bag. Check over your bag before using it and make sure that it doesn't have any staples or other metal bits. Also examine the bag for holes or tears, especially along the seams — kernels will jump out when they start popping! You can usually reuse a paper bag several times before i...