My kids are on spring break this week and that means my popcorn popper is going to be working overtime. Vacation at the Grandy house means lots of movie nights, and movie nights are not complete without Marin Mama’s famous popcorn, (at least that’s what my kids and their friends call it). In all seriousness, Zoe, Eli and their friend’s love and devour this popcorn, and tell me that it’s the best popcorn they’ve ever tasted. I have actually been told by a number of people that I need to bag this popcorn and sell it. I decided though, that would take to much time and effort, so I’m just going to share my secret recipe with you.
I love my Whirly-Pop popcorn popper as shown below. It pops the best popcorn and my kids love cranking the handle. This popper gets used on a daily basis!
Marin Mama’s Popcorn:
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil - see my notes below on the different types of coconut oils
- sea salt
Our favorite oils to use for popcorn are listed in order of preference below:
- refined organic coconut oil – This oil gives the popcorn a nice crisp, light and fresh flavor. Refined coconut oil does not have that coconut smell.
- extra virgin coconut oil – This oil is unrefined and smells like an actual coconut. If you want and like that buttery movie style popcorn then use this. It really does give the popcorn that buttery flavor. Were not big fans of buttered flavored popcorn so we prefer using the refined oil.
Ok, lets make some popcorn!
That’s all there is to it folks!We love to throw treats in our popcorn such as m&m’s, candy corn, (Eli’s favorite around Halloween) and twizzlers. The sweet mixed with the salty is a winning combination.
This popcorn is not just for movie nights, it’s also the perfect popcorn to pack for your child’s snack at school or to serve up as an afternoon snack. I pack Zoe a container of this popcorn every day for her school snack, and believe me she only gets a handful, as it is instantly consumed by the masses. Once you pop your own popcorn you will never go back to the microwave stuff again. I guarantee it!
Em (Wine and Butter) April 10, 2012 at 4:19 am
I love, love LOVE the new look – a blog that is beautiful enough for you!!
AND major popcorn craving now!! The only option is TJ’s instant stuff which I bought for Louis in a moment of weakness. Am I terrible Nutritionist/ Wife or what…!?!?
Jacquelyn Grandy April 10, 2012 at 5:01 am
Thanks Em! I am glad you love the new look! It’s a bit cleaner and more refined. You are a perfect wife and like I said on your blog, it’s all about moderation! I won’t even begin to tell you what I ate this weekend and also what I just snacked on about 20 minutes ago (hint, see those m&m’s above, gone)!
Pam April 10, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Love the new look and the popcorn has me drooling.
Andrea Drugay April 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Looks great, Jackie! Very clean, fresh, and inviting. Makes me want to hang out and browse for a while! Thanks for sharing Elizabeth’s info. I’ve bookmarked her now for future reference. And as always, your photos and recipe look great! I’ve never tried coconut oil on popcorn but I’m sure I will now someday soon
Happy Tuesday!
Lisa Mende April 11, 2012 at 12:15 am
Hello! Just found you through Elizabeth’s blog. She is awesome not only as a designer but as a person! Love her and love your blog! So happy to find you! I think I might need to make that pan chocolate chip cookie for my boys. They would love it. You have great recipes for my kids but also some for me like the chickpea burger!!! yum! I’m excited and your newest follower!!!!
Jacquelyn Grandy April 11, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Hi Lisa! I’m glad you stopped by. ELizabeth did such an amazing job and she was so quick. Love her! I hope you enjoy some of the recipes. The chickpea burgers are one of my favorites as well as the kale salads. I am eating those constantly and they don’t taste like kale either. My kids love all the pasta’s so check those out as well for your kiddos. I try to have a balance between mommy meals and family meals on this blog.
Zoe April 12, 2012 at 1:50 am
Hi Jacquelyn,
Love your “new look! I’ve tried to cook 1/4 cup of pop corn for my son but he can’t finish all and said that I have made too much for him… LOL!
Zoe
annie April 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Hi Jacquelyn,
Love the new look of your blog! Everything about it looks great! Have a great week!
annie
Averie @ Averie Cooks April 21, 2012 at 9:33 pm
the new site is GORGEOUS!!! And I make popcorn almost every night…2 tbsp in a brown paper bag in the microwave, 90 seconds, voila. Popcorn. So easy & no cleanup!
Sometimes I top w/ coconut oil and have a ton of mix and match toppings I use. I love popcorn.
Jacquelyn Grandy April 23, 2012 at 5:34 am
Hi Averie! I am glad you like the new site. I really think it helps my pictures stand out a bit more and it looks less “homemade.”
Popcorn is the perfect snack. I love the ease of your recipe. I think I need to give that a shot as it’s less for me to clean up!