An ode to popcorn
Because sometimes you just have to talk about something that you love that is light, crunchy and delicious.
As a kind of introduction to the silly season here is a silly post. All about popcorn. Because sometimes you just have to talk about something that you love that is light, crunchy and delicious.
I might have lived on popcorn a little bit when I was a student. I might still favour reading a book and eating popcorn as one of my go-to self -care strategies. My children might often beg for caramel popcorn and I almost never make it as it is deadly, people. Deadly. Once a year treat only.
But I will share my *Canadian friend Karen’s recipe here anyway…
Popcorn is ridiculously cheap for how much joy it brings. Except for when you buy it at the movies, in which case it’s the most expensive food purchase you could ever make because of the million rand markup. (Well, you know, almost).
I use popcorn from time to time in play therapy sessions. It is always wildly successful!
Warning: possibly a controversial, triggering opinion (fact) about to be expressed. Popcorn should be homemade from the kernels – not popped in a paper bag in the microwave, nor should it be purchased from the shops in a ready popped form, enclosed in a foil bag. Shiver me timbers!! (As my *Australian friend Jen would say). No!
How do you make it the old traditional way, you ask? Here’s my recipe…
If you want a snack to keep to yourself, unfortunately popcorn is not it because it smells delicious and goes everywhere. The lesson is, popcorn is for sharing so make enough!
Popcorn crafts!
This looks like a fun one to try for Christmas, a popcorn and cranberry garland. (Hang in there, the school holidays are almost around the corner!)
The popcorn games!
I don’t know what it’s called but have you ever had a contest where you try to see how many pieces of popcorn you can catch in your mouth – no hands! Either you play by yourself, throwing it into the air and catching it in your mouth, or you can get a partner to throw it to you.
See how long you can balance a piece of popcorn on your nose.
Play popcorn “chubby bunny”. See how much popcorn you can stuff into your mouth and still say “chubby bunny”. Warning: this is a bit gross to watch and don’t let your kids spray wet popcorn all over the place when they can’t hold it in anymore. Also, clearly not Covid friendly…
Hours of fun when the Summer rains are falling, as if often our reality here in the beautiful KZN midlands!
I hope you get to enjoy some popcorn, play and fun this weekend!
*Please read asterisked portions above in the appropriate accent. Thank you.
