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This is what our dining table looks like almost every afternoon. I love it!

Update: Someone asked on Facebook what popper I use when I linked this post there, so I thought I better come back and include that info. We have used a West Bend Stir Crazy for years and years. It's an oil popper that allows you to go on about your business while your kernels pop. It's a wonderful popper and I highly recommend it.  It goes on sale all over the place for $20.00 - $25.00 around Christmas. Here's what it looks like.

A couple months ago our Stir Crazy died. It was a sad day, as we eat popcorn almost daily and I wasn't going to spend cash or Amazon gift cards on a new one. I decided it was time to learn how to make popcorn on the stovetop, busted out my Lodge 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven, and looked up some directions online. We've been making popcorn that way ever since. I never thought I'd see the day when I'd say that I don't miss my Stir Crazy, but I don't. The Dutch Oven is working just as well as the Stir Crazy. Here's the one I have, which I got on sale for $25.00 on Amazon a couple Christmases ago. 

Stir Crazy pros: The popper is designed to stir the kernels, which means you can walk away while they're popping. The lid flips over and becomes the serving bowl.

Dutch Oven pros: A multi-use dish, which means one less dish/gadget in the kitchen cupboards. 

For whatever it's worth, we don't butter our popcorn. We just use the kernels, oil, and a little bit of seasoned salt or Creole seasoning.

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