Homemade Popcorn

Everybody loves to curl up and eat popcorn while watching a movie.  You set up the movie and get the blankets ready while you hear and smell the popcorn bag popping in the microwave.  As you open the bag for the first time, heaven fills your nose.  Well, that heaven is actually all the fats and preservatives that are waiting to wreak havoc on your body.  "Dang, Julene, thanks for ruining it for me!" Wait! What if I told you that you could still eat popcorn, and make it yourself?  Not only does this method taste amazing, it is very good for you too!  So go ahead and grab the blanket, the movie night is still goin on!

You will need:
1/2 yellow popcorn kernels
1-2 Tbsp sesame or canola oil
salt to taste

Heat a pot on the stove on medium heat. Pour in oil, then kernels, and a fitting lid to keep the steam in.  Occasionally gently shake the pot (with the lid still on)to move the kernels so they will not burn.  Once they start popping, listen carefully, and continue to occasionally shake the pot. When the intervals between poppings have become2-3 seconds, remove pot from heat.  Pour salt in, cover with the lid again, and shake the pot so the salt spreads to all the popcorn.  Taste-test the popcorn to see if you need to add more salt, and continue shaking as needed. Serves two.

If you want, add some other natural flavors such as spices, or parmesan cheese!