Thursday, January 28, 2016

National Popcorn Day! - Makaila Holsinger

What is your favorite type of popcorn? Caramel? Kettle corn? Buttered corn? Spiced corn?

On January 19th, many Americans will celebrate National Popcorn Day!  


Did you know there is two types of kernels? A butterfly kernel is shaped like a butterfly; Unlike the mushroom kernel, which is way puffier.
Mushroom Kernel
Image result for butterfly kernel
Butterfly Kernel


You may not want to know the caloric intake of this delicious treat, but just in case you were wondering...


I interviewed Angel Wojo; Her favorite snack at the movies is popcorn! Every time she goes to the movies with her friends she loves getting popcorn!

Ms. McVicker has been known to go to the movie theater, bypass the ticket counter, and purchase a large tub of popcorn to take home.


"I understand what's it like to work all week and on Friday night just want to go and leave your brain at the door, buy some popcorn, and be thrilled by something."  ~ Don Cheadle


Chocolate Popcorn!

What you will need:
- 1 bag of pre-popped popcorn
- 1 cup of peanuts
- 1 cup of M&Ms
- 2 tablespoon of shortening
- 1 bag of chocolate chips

To begin this recipe, you must first melt the chocolate chips. This is easily accomplished by by pouring the bag of chocolate chips into a bowl with the shortening and placing it in the microwave. Set the microwave for one minute and start it up. Repeat until the chocolate chips are melted enough.

Next, you'll need to combine the peanuts, M&Ms, and popcorn in a large bowl. While the melted chocolate chips are still hot, drizzle the mixture over the bowl with a spoon.

Now you can finally eat your Chocolate Popcorn,  or  you put the popcorn into Tupperware containers and place them in the fridge to eat later!