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Healthy Seasonings for Popcorn - Popcorn Shed

Popcorn is one of those snacks that people tend to dress up with all types of unhealthy additives in order to enhance its flavour. Anything from melted butter to alarming amounts of salt or castor sugar and candied toppings often end up on top of what would have otherwise been a very nutritious foodstuff. The modern diet with all its new preservatives and flavour enhancers has almost trained our taste buds to not accept anything that tastes subtle or too natural but the truth is, popcorn is probably best for you if it has very little added to it. To some, it may taste too boring but the calorie count will be kept lower and the overall healthiness of the food will be at an optimum. For the taste brigade, here are a few suggestions for healthy seasonings one can put on their   Gourmet Popcorn: ~ Chopped Herbs and Garlic: If you have fresh growing herbs in the garden then so much the better. Pick a small quantity of your favorites - parsley, chives, oregano, basil and rosemary are all...

Buzz Up Your Movie With Flavored Popcorn

A weekend of movies is definitely best experienced when you’re equipped with a favourite beverage and a bowl of flavored gourmet popcorn cradled in your arms. Now, you don’t have to be at the cinema to feel thrilled by a movie, after all if it’s really good, being viewed in a normal TV screen shouldn’t make it any less enjoyable. Naturally, if you’re broke, crashing at home with friends is the best alternative. Why not set up your own little cinema in the living room, cool your drinks, mix up some snacks and even make your own homemade flavored popcorn to get that buzz going.