popcorn maker!

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

want to get a popcorn maker - Currently buy the ones you shove in the microwave but want a "proper" one!

Anyone know where i can buy one cheap or recommend one? (few on ebay but dunno which to buy!)

Thanks

La_escocesa

Hi, I know this isn't what you're wanting but I buy corn kernels and make them in a pan. Put some oil in the bottom with one kernel. When that kernel pops add a couple of handfuls of kernels and put the lid on the pan. Stand back and watch it pop!

I find it so much better to do it that way - a big bag costs pennies and you know exactly what you're adding to it.

HTH.

Swan_2

I second what la escosesa said

I've had a popcorn maker & it was a complete waste of time, it took up space in the kitchen/cupboard & the popcorn went all over the place, I ended up binning it & going back to the pan on the hob method

if you do it, just don't take the lid off to have a look

Enterprise_1701C

Same here - have one of those duck popcorn makers, but the flavour is not the same as those cooked in a pan, would say that you need a very heavy bottomed pan though!

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

The reason i wanted a maker was because its air popped - thats bound to be healthier than oil popped but thanks any way

lexuslass

I don't have one of these but I have seen it in action and it's fab... I'm not normally a lover of popcorn but I actually ate some that came out of it!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002USZWGM/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000ZLTR5S&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=18VPT9Q2WJ95PPWEMRDZ

Looks quite stylish too.

HTH

argamemnon

I have a prima duck shaped one bought 2nd hand for a few pounds & i find it great for fat free popcorn ok one or two kernals don't pop but its quick easy and not messy & great for a yummy film time snack..