Supports a USA business, Riehle's Select Popcorn, and helps employ NOLA community members with intellectual disabilities at ArcGNO.
Learn how to make popcorn at home and avoid bulky pre-popped plastic bags.
Outer sack is made from renewable, biodegradable jute fiber, which uses less pesticides and fertilizers than other fibers like cotton.
Every year tens of millions of dollars are sent abroad to purchase and import parade throws. Wouldn’t it be great if we could keep some of that business here in the USA and create jobs for those who need them? We can! Consumable throws, which are cost competitive with disposable plastic throws, support American businesses and provide work for community members and volunteers who sticker, stuff and tie the bags. These throws truly are a win, win, win!
Jute bags can be repurposed for other uses or composted. For best results cut into smaller scraps before composting. Plastic product bag can be recycled with alternative recycling services such as Terracycle, but should not be placed in curbside recycling bins.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot or wok. Thin pots don’t distribute heat evenly and create hot spots that burn the pot and popcorn.
Cover bottom in coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil and start at medium heat. Don’t let the oil smoke or your popcorn may taste burnt.
Add a few kernels in pot to gauge the temperature. Once those pop, add the remaining kernels and remove the pot from the heat for 30 seconds.
Tip the pot lid slightly open popping. That way, the popcorn doesn’t steam itself in the pot and lose crispness.
Once the popping slows, remove pan from the heat. Wait until there are several seconds between pops.
Season to taste. Try things like smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, cajun seasoning, chili pepper, curry powder, cumin or grated parmesan cheese.
