Archive for October, 2009
Quality Corn
Any connoisseur will tell you that the quality of their product is of the upmost importance. Many people love the buttery taste of popcorn, but few venture further than the cheap microwaveable bag to get their fix. Although this option is quick, the taste doesn’t compare to true, gourmet popcorn.
Buying high quality popcorn can enhance your experience and ensure that you get the perfect popcorn kernel every time. Popping your own popcorn is not much harder than throwing a bag in the microwave, and the results are palpable. It is also a fun way to engage your children in the kitchen and teach them about cooking.
What makes the “POP!?”
Children are notorious for their inquisitive minds. They are always asking “why” and “how,” often to responses of: “I don’t know—it just does.” With the amount of information available today, the answer to most of these questions is often just a click away.
Recently my four-year-old posited the question: what makes popcorn pop? Unsatisfied with the “I don’t know” answer, I decided to look it up. It turns out that the answer is fairly simple: water. Every kernel contains a small amount of water in it and when heated enough it turns into steam and expands, creating the “pop!