tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post8719349168296200265..comments2024-03-27T16:44:08.431-07:00Comments on Delightful Repast: Popcorn and Caramel Corn Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-68827843647183857912015-01-26T10:23:47.544-08:002015-01-26T10:23:47.544-08:00Thank you, Swathi! When I started the blog, I neve...Thank you, Swathi! When I started the blog, I never dreamed I'd one day blog about popcorn!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-85360795229520972015-01-26T09:46:46.702-08:002015-01-26T09:46:46.702-08:00lovely, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul bl...lovely, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning. Swathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292753459968878119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-37366243101310601822014-08-30T05:57:06.616-07:002014-08-30T05:57:06.616-07:00Choclette, do let me know how it works for you. I ...Choclette, do let me know how it works for you. I was exactly that - dispirited (excellent word, by the way) - and still can't quite believe it when I pour the popcorn from pan to bowl and see few, or even no, unpopped kernels!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-3335845717183718912014-08-30T00:41:09.823-07:002014-08-30T00:41:09.823-07:00Ah great tips on popcorn. I haven't made it fo...Ah great tips on popcorn. I haven't made it for years as I got rather dispirited about the number of unpopped kernels - will now try your method. Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-44994395807019921012014-08-26T09:42:52.374-07:002014-08-26T09:42:52.374-07:00Thanks, Beyond! And don't forget the 30 second...Thanks, Beyond! And don't forget the 30 seconds off the heat - it's crucial!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-58464958364738306692014-08-26T08:49:27.790-07:002014-08-26T08:49:27.790-07:00I have always loved popcorn. What a great hint on...I have always loved popcorn. What a great hint on the 4 kernel method. I will be trying out this one for sure.From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-36013582867789031052014-08-22T20:16:49.953-07:002014-08-22T20:16:49.953-07:00Sully, glad your internet woes are behind you. I&#...Sully, glad your internet woes are behind you. I've never had apples or apple cider with popcorn, but now that you have suggested it, it does sound like a great combination!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-9288018380186000712014-08-22T19:39:14.561-07:002014-08-22T19:39:14.561-07:00Drumroll ā you got it! And give me one too, on acc...Drumroll ā you got it! And give me one too, on account of rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated. Yes, it is true, my browser has been blinking on and off faster than a quasar and playing havoc with my Internet presence. But here it is, scarcely sundown, and I now have TWO browsers. Problem solved. Iām going to celebrate with popcorn and the four kernel rule. Temperature is critical. Do you Thomas "Sully" Sullivanhttp://www.thomassullivanauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-1738381029710823542014-08-22T06:54:59.800-07:002014-08-22T06:54:59.800-07:00Angie, if I recall correctly, the off-heat 30 seco...Angie, if I recall correctly, the off-heat 30 seconds gives the kernels time to all get up to the same temperature at the same time, so they are all ready to pop at the same time and start popping much sooner when returned to the heat. No time for burning and scorching. AND no huge numbers of unpopped kernels!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-51474746331688363432014-08-22T06:50:28.883-07:002014-08-22T06:50:28.883-07:00ps what's the science behind those 30 off-heat...ps what's the science behind those 30 off-heat seconds?Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-39780016991225809492014-08-22T06:46:48.735-07:002014-08-22T06:46:48.735-07:00Thank you, Angie! I hope you bowed when you said t...Thank you, Angie! I hope you bowed when you said that! ;-)Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-59455510360064587902014-08-22T06:44:51.404-07:002014-08-22T06:44:51.404-07:00You make me want to make some popcorn now! They ha...You make me want to make some popcorn now! They have turned out perfect, Jean, the popcorn master.Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-78425916655339896882014-08-21T20:54:50.725-07:002014-08-21T20:54:50.725-07:00Thanks, Nicole! And do let me know how it turns ou...Thanks, Nicole! And do let me know how it turns out for you!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-16046253829516015572014-08-21T19:22:40.762-07:002014-08-21T19:22:40.762-07:00Oh YUM!!! I would love to try that carmel corn!!!...Oh YUM!!! I would love to try that carmel corn!!! It sounds fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing friend! Nicole xoxoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-55617496879784590792014-08-21T16:56:47.461-07:002014-08-21T16:56:47.461-07:00Jacqueline, mmm ... I'll have to try it with t...Jacqueline, mmm ... I'll have to try it with the parmesan!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-20056326168011314932014-08-21T16:32:44.359-07:002014-08-21T16:32:44.359-07:00Popcorn! I love popcorn and always have. One of my...Popcorn! I love popcorn and always have. One of my favourite ways to have it is with just a touch of butter and a shake of parmesan. Yum!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-78641276660177141242014-08-21T16:22:20.275-07:002014-08-21T16:22:20.275-07:00Thanks, Sue. Yes, it is a healthy snack and I plan...Thanks, Sue. Yes, it is a healthy snack and I plan to eat a lot more of it now that I (finally!) know how to make it!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-41786706085047505422014-08-21T16:21:11.656-07:002014-08-21T16:21:11.656-07:00Greg, I just love childhood food memories. Thanks ...Greg, I just love childhood food memories. Thanks for sharing.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-9502730927246602362014-08-21T16:00:55.742-07:002014-08-21T16:00:55.742-07:00This is perfect --- I never make popcorn anymore, ...This is perfect --- I never make popcorn anymore, and it's so healthy. I love the tip about the lightweight pan!!Sue/the view from great islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366703419148959445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-67560229447016193972014-08-21T15:59:26.216-07:002014-08-21T15:59:26.216-07:00Popcorn on the stove was one of two things my fath...Popcorn on the stove was one of two things my father ever cooked when I was growing up. The other was fudge (which he only made once a year). Thanks for the memories. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-21027419977516061532014-08-21T11:22:58.367-07:002014-08-21T11:22:58.367-07:00Judy, your husband is as handy as a pocket on a sh...Judy, your husband is as handy as a pocket on a shirt! Even if I didn't eat popcorn, I'd be determined to be able to make it. Your Friday nights with popcorn and home-canned grape juice sound like heaven!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-54974738144171917892014-08-21T11:06:24.092-07:002014-08-21T11:06:24.092-07:00I'll have to say that my husband is the absolu...I'll have to say that my husband is the absolute best popcorn maker I know. He's only had about 40-some years practice. I'm sure he started making it at home when he was just a kid. We ate it on Friday nights with canned blackberries (not in the same bowl) or home-canned grape juice or fresh apples. I don't it eat, however, because it hurts my stomach and because corn in general Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-33727715502449888402014-08-21T09:04:29.035-07:002014-08-21T09:04:29.035-07:00Amy, if I can do it, anyone can! I mean it - I wou...Amy, if I can do it, anyone can! I mean it - I would come away with half the kernels unpopped and much of the popped corn burnt!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-43586856368516141802014-08-21T07:36:01.210-07:002014-08-21T07:36:01.210-07:00I never make popcorn because of the fear of it bei...I never make popcorn because of the fear of it being burnt and nasty and I don't like the thought of what is in those microwave bags, but this sounds easy, and I like the idea of the test kernels to know when the oil is the right temperature! Perhaps you will inspire me to have a go. The caramel corn sound delicious!!!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.com