homemade popcorn

wow. this is one of those things that is so easy i feel stupid for not doing it all along.

popcorn. made from kernels. in the microwave.

not the store bought pre bagged kind, (complete with nasty chemicals :::yuck::: )

but the kind that you prepare yourself, from scratch :::gasp:::

it's easy.

i promise.

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what you need:

bag of popcorn kernels

(i store mine in a mason jar)

paper bag

microwave

measuring cup

1. Pour a quarter cup of popcorn kernels into a paper bag.

1. Fold the top of the bag three times.
2. Place the paper bag in the microwave.

1. Set the timer for 40 to 60 seconds.

1. Remove the bag and pour the popcorn into a dish.

1. Cook unpopped kernels for about 15 to 20 seconds.
2. (mine took 60 seconds;
3. (be aware that this will make a mess in your microwave. why i thought the kernels would pop & stay in the bowl is beyond me?)

1. Serve.

homemade granola clusters

we love granola over here; love love love LOVE it.

it's really easy to make too.

and you can add whatever you want to it & 97% of the time it will turn out yummy.

here's what we tried today:

6ish cups of kashi cereal

3 packets of all the oatmeal no one likes

1.5 ish cups raisins

1.5ish cups crasins

handful or so of almonds

x1 can of sweet condensed milk

preheat oven to 350

mixed it all in my mixer

dumped it in a large pyrex

baked for 10ish minutes until top layer was light brown

took out of oven

gave it a good stir/flip/mix

baked for another 10ish minutes

remove from oven

let cool

dont burn fingers when you try it anyway

store in a container

while your kids nap, take container to your room while you catch up on TV shows on Hulu