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biffbronson · 04-27-2021, 07:45 AM

My brother may be the only person I've ever met who hates popcorn. Won't touch it.

By contrast, I love it unconditionally. I especially like any cheesy kinds.

So as a pressing global concern of immediate urgency, I must know where you stand on the spectrum. If you do eat popcorn, what types do you prefer?

And by the way, I'm sorry if you detect a slight odor of burnt popcorn at my house, where I microwaved a pouch just a bit too long...

OH Nuts! · 04-27-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

My brother may be the only person I've ever met who hates popcorn. Won't touch it.

By contrast, I love it unconditionally. I especially like any cheesy kinds.

So as a pressing global concern of immediate urgency, I must know where you stand on the spectrum. If you do eat popcorn, what types do you prefer?

And by the way, I'm sorry if you detect a slight odor of burnt popcorn at my house, where I microwaved a pouch just a bit too long...

Me too. I love love love popcorn and love the buttery and cheese-flavored best. As a diabetic I have to limit the amount of it I eat though. One neat trick I do for these is to sprinkle A LOT of grated parmesan cheese on it; which helps keep me to a cup. But God, without discipline I could eat a great big bag.

I also really love Carmel corn but never have it-that is too sky high in sugar. Even though I haven’t had any in years, I still remember how good it tastes.

MISST3 · 04-27-2021, 10:23 AM

We love Chicago's famous Garrett's Cheese Popcorn. When traveling you can buy it at Ohara.

OH Nuts! · 04-27-2021, 10:26 AM

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We love Chicago's famous Garrett's Cheese Popcorn. When traveling you can buy it at Ohara.

Never had it but I bet it’s great. To paraphrase Will Rogers, I never met a popcorn I didn’t like!

OH Nuts! · 04-27-2021, 10:55 AM

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There are people who get it stuck in their teeth, real or false.

This is an option only if you can't get to or use a stove.

This is properly classed as candy.

Again, not ideal. Trader Joe makes a pretty good bagged Olive Oil Popcorn.

Really tough to do well.

I agree with you on the Carmel corn, turn over the bag and read the carb counts - often triple that of regular/cheese flavored. I know if I ate carmel corn my blood sugar readings would be sky high.

Obviously fresh made is best. But I love all popcorn, just really FORCE myself to do portion control with it.

MISST3 · 04-27-2021, 10:55 AM

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Never had it but I bet it’s great. To paraphrase Will Rogers, I never met a popcorn I didn’t like!

That would be so hard not to be able to have popcorn when you want it! Congrats on your discipline!

. . . and you can also buy Garrett's popcorn online, too.

OH Nuts! · 04-27-2021, 11:00 AM

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That would be so hard not to be able to have popcorn when you want it! Congrats on your discipline!

. . . and you can also buy Garret's popcorn online, too.

Thanks. Being disciplined is not easy; the laundry list of foods you have to severely restrict or eliminate is daunting. And consists of all things yummy ( think comfort food).

But I’ve found some good healthy (and tasty!) alternatives for many things on the list. I’ve also had diabetic friends and acquaintances who refused to watch what they ate and I saw how sick they got.

Torgo · 04-27-2021, 11:06 AM

Love movie theater popcorn with fake butter, but try to avoid it now.

Still like popcorn at home, and we treat ourselves to the occasional popcorn and movies at home with our popcorn popper.

biffbronson · 04-27-2021, 11:14 AM

I don't do Microwave too often, I've been watching my sodium intake.*

The teeth problem is one I was aware of. But hating popcorn outright is a little different maybe. I guess too that for some, not being able to eat something can raise the desire for it...!

My niece bought me Garrett's once for Christmas. Good stuff.

Thanks for the Trader Joe's tip, the first of their stores in my area is under construction.

* (edit) I forgot the last time I went to Whole Foods that I've wanted to try their "Organic Microwave Popcorn" with sea salt.

OH Nuts! · 04-27-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I don't do Microwave too often, I've been watching my sodium intake.*

The teeth problem is one I was aware of. But hating popcorn outright is a little different maybe. I guess too that for some, not being able to eat something can raise the desire for it...!

My niece bought me Garrett's once for Christmas. Good stuff.

Thanks for the Trader Joe's tip, the first of their stores in my area is under construction.

* (edit) I forgot the last time I went to Whole Foods that I've wanted to try their "Organic Microwave Popcorn" with sea salt.

All popcorn is wonderful and I’m glad I can still have it in limited amounts. There’s salt free popcorn out and maybe you could buy a bag of unsalted and lightly salted and make a mix.

GentlemanJim · 04-27-2021, 01:52 PM

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But hating popcorn outright is a little different maybe. I guess too that for some, not being able to eat something can raise the desire for it...!

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I think part of it too, is how we are exposed to it. If it is overtly pushed upon you, it's easy to develop an aversion. For example, while I feel there is nothing wrong about canned whole kernel corn or hotdogs...I always try to avoid them whenever given the choice, just because they are the cheap filler food that has been pushed upon me thousands of times by people hoping to fill me up cheap.

Perhaps your brother was "offered" popcorn as a "healthy snack alternative" too many times, and he resents it?

I enjoy popcorn, maybe 4 times per year, lots of salt and butter

AB · 04-27-2021, 04:59 PM

I'm a popcorn lover too. As soon as I walk in a movie theater, I've just got to have it. The smell is so tempting. I also like to buy the white cheddar popcorn by Smartfood.
It's a shame your brother hates popcorn.

Caroline13 · 04-27-2021, 06:19 PM

I microwave nothing, don't own one of those machines. I make my own popcorn in a saucepan, veggie and coconut oil mix, add some stevia and sea salt and popcorn and pop....I get a lovely kettle corn. I like ALL foods. Just like my mother.

Bonniegirl · 04-27-2021, 06:50 PM

I love popcorn !! Esp.at the movies! I can't go to the movie theater without having a big tub of popcorn !!

Bonniegirl · 04-27-2021, 06:52 PM

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I'm a popcorn lover too. As soon as I walk in a movie theater, I've just got to have it. The smell is so tempting. I also like to buy the white cheddar popcorn by Smartfood.
It's a shame your brother hates popcorn.

Yes!! I can't watch a movie without popcorn , not only is it delicious, but the smell is so tempting !!

04-27-2021, 07:45 AM	#1
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,468	My Brother Hates Popcorn...! (I Love It) My brother may be the only person I've ever met who hates popcorn. Won't touch it. By contrast, I love it unconditionally. I especially like any cheesy kinds. So as a pressing global concern of immediate urgency, I must know where you stand on the spectrum. If you do eat popcorn, what types do you prefer? And by the way, I'm sorry if you detect a slight odor of burnt popcorn at my house, where I microwaved a pouch just a bit too long...

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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,468	I don't do Microwave too often, I've been watching my sodium intake.* The teeth problem is one I was aware of. But hating popcorn outright is a little different maybe. I guess too that for some, not being able to eat something can raise the desire for it...! My niece bought me Garrett's once for Christmas. Good stuff. Thanks for the Trader Joe's tip, the first of their stores in my area is under construction. * (edit) I forgot the last time I went to Whole Foods that I've wanted to try their "Organic Microwave Popcorn" with sea salt.
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Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	I microwave nothing, don't own one of those machines. I make my own popcorn in a saucepan, veggie and coconut oil mix, add some stevia and sea salt and popcorn and pop....I get a lovely kettle corn. I like ALL foods. Just like my mother.
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