Brown Bag Popcorn

Step One: Get a brown paper bag

Pickup a package of no name flat-bottomed brown paper lunch bags. A package of 100 brown bags is around $2.

Step Two: Bag your popcorn

Add a 1/2 cup scoop of bulk popcorn kernels to your brown paper bag. Fold the bag over twice. Don’t use staples to secure the bag — this might spark in your microwave.

Step Three: Pop in microwave

Stick the popcorn bag into your microwave. Around 3 minutes on high.  Stop the microwave when the popping slows to one to two pops per second.

Step Four: Add gourmet topping

Try these toppings for some gourmet popcorn:

• Mexican: Add chili powder, hot sauce, and salt.
• Onion: Shake in onion powder and garlic powder.
• Cheese: Mix in Parmesan cheese with a little salt.
• Sweet: A dash of cinnamon, a sprinkle of sugar, and a topper of honey.
• Classic: A shake of salt with a little butter.