These days most people seem to be aware of the dangers of microwaving
certain things like breast milk, plastic wrap & plastic containers. That really should make you think twice about microwaving anything you are going to consume. The way a microwave
heats up food actually changes your food, and radiates the nutrients
right out.
In our home we have an old microwave hidden away, but it is strictly used for one purpose, and one purpose only. We may as well call it the heat wrap oven. When we have aches and pains we use herbal heat wraps that are designed to be microwaved for a moist heat pad. Since we are not consuming things heated in it (and stand no where near it while it is microwaving away) I am ok with it being there in the back corner of our home (for now).
One of the most popular microwave foods:
POPCORN
I honestly can not remember the last time I made or ate microwave popcorn, and that makes me feel great! Especially each time a new study comes out that shares just one more danger about either microwaving food or the toxic coating on the bags of microwave popcorn.
Or how about the non-stick coating on the popcorn bags?
Our simple solution to this is to go back to making popcorn the old fashioned way.
And you can too, right on your stove top!
Home-Popped Buttery Popcorn
This recipe makes two large bowl fulls.
We like to save our extra batch in a glass jar or bowl, it is even better leftover!
1 Cup Organic popping corn kernels
2 - 3 TB Coconut Oil Ghee
Real Sea Salt, to taste
Garlic Salt, to taste
In a large stainless steel pot (can also use a cast iron or ceramic if you've got the biceps to shake it)
melt coconut oil ghee over medium high heat, add in popcorn kernels put lid on tight.
Shake the pot every minute or so to make sure the kernels are all coated well with the ghee inside. When you hear the popping action begin, shake a little more frequently.
Wait until you hear the popping start to slow down almost to a stop, if there is more than 5 seconds between pops*, remove immediately from stove top and pour into metal or glass bowls.
Salt immediately while the popcorn is still warm. This will allow the salt to stick better.
Serve and enjoy! Store in glass container for a great snack all week long!
*Tip: Use your nose. If you smell the popcorn getting burnt or toasty, either lower your heat or remove from stove top and put in bowls.
