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KAYE · 2004-08-24T21:27:31+00:00

I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK. ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN.. IT IS BAD.... HAHA

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KAYE
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24 August 2004, 21:27 UTC #1

I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN.. IT
IS BAD.... HAHA

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FOB
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24 August 2004, 22:09 UTC #2

Have a pork rind.
In news:[email hidden],
KAYE <[email hidden]> stated
| I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
| ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN.. IT
| IS BAD.... HAHA

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Sprgtime
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24 August 2004, 23:07 UTC #3

"KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN.. IT
IS BAD.... HAHA
So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending on where you are (as
long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn into your daily carb
count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour melted butter onto
it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn with 6g carbs. When I
buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior taste, also it
seems that all microwave popcorn contains partially-hydrogenated oil) I look
on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is lower in carbs (you
can subtract fiber).
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Crafting Mom
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25 August 2004, 11:47 UTC #5

KAYE said:
I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN.. IT
IS BAD.... HAHA
So eat some. For me the point of low-carbing is that I flip the pyramid
over, not turn it into a trapezoid.

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Bob in CT
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25 August 2004, 11:51 UTC #6

Sprgtime said:

"KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN.. IT
IS BAD.... HAHA
So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending on where you are
(as
long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn into your daily
carb
count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour melted butter
onto
it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn with 6g carbs.
When I
buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior taste, also it
seems that all microwave popcorn contains partially-hydrogenated oil) I
look
on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is lower in carbs
(you
can subtract fiber).
All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it in
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two staples
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
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Kevin
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25 August 2004, 12:34 UTC #7

"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:07:12 -0400, Sprgtime <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

"KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN..

IT
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
IS BAD.... HAHA
So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending on where you

are
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
(as
long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn into your

daily
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
carb
count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour melted

butter
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
onto
it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn with 6g carbs.
When I
buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior taste, also

it
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
seems that all microwave popcorn contains partially-hydrogenated

oil) I
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
look
on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is lower in

carbs
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
(you
can subtract fiber).
All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it

in
Quoted message said:
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two

staples
Quoted message said:
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
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Bob in CT
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Wouldn't the bag would catch fire first. I think there
must be popping oil in the bag too.
Have you tried this?

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Bob in CT
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25 August 2004, 12:48 UTC #8

Kevin said:

"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:07:12 -0400, Sprgtime <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

"KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
> ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN..

IT
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
> IS BAD.... HAHA
So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending on where you

are
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
(as
long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn into your

daily
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
carb
count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour melted

butter
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
onto
it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn with 6g carbs.
When I
buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior taste, also

it
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
seems that all microwave popcorn contains partially-hydrogenated

oil) I
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
look
on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is lower in

carbs
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
(you
can subtract fiber).
All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it

in
Quoted message said:
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two

staples
Quoted message said:
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
--
Bob in CT
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Wouldn't the bag would catch fire first. I think there
must be popping oil in the bag too.
Have you tried this?
No, the bag doesn't catch fire. And, you don't need oil (it's the water
inside the kernel that actually gets hot and does the popping -- the oil
has nothing to do with it and in fact causes burning of the kernels). It
works well. This is an Alton Brown trick, and apparently he's been
deluged by people who believe their micro is going to blow up when they do
this, but no one's micro has been hurt. The manufacturers of micro
popcorn add oils for flavor.
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Bob in CT
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25 August 2004, 16:25 UTC #9

"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
Kevin said:

"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:07:12 -0400, Sprgtime <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

>
> "KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:[email hidden]...
>> I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
>> ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN..

IT
Quoted message said:
>> IS BAD.... HAHA
>
> So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending on where you

are
Quoted message said:
> (as
> long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn into your

daily
Quoted message said:
> carb
> count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour melted

butter
Quoted message said:
> onto
> it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn with 6g carbs.
> When I
> buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior taste, also

it
Quoted message said:
> seems that all microwave popcorn contains partially-hydrogenated

oil) I
Quoted message said:
> look
> on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is lower in

carbs
Quoted message said:
> (you
> can subtract fiber).
>
>
All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it

in
Quoted message said:
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two

staples
Quoted message said:
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
--
Bob in CT
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Wouldn't the bag would catch fire first. I think there
must be popping oil in the bag too.
Have you tried this?
No, the bag doesn't catch fire. And, you don't need oil (it's the water
inside the kernel that actually gets hot and does the popping -- the oil
has nothing to do with it and in fact causes burning of the kernels). It
works well. This is an Alton Brown trick, and apparently he's been
deluged by people who believe their micro is going to blow up when they do
this, but no one's micro has been hurt. The manufacturers of micro
popcorn add oils for flavor.
--
Bob in CT
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What about the staples in the bag? I was always told you're not supposed to
put metal in a microwave.

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Luna
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25 August 2004, 16:31 UTC #10

In article <[email hidden]>,
Bob in CT said:

All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it in
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two staples
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
Hahaha. That's a great recipe for starting a fire. You can't put metal in
a microwave.
--
Michelle Levin
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick
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Luna
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25 August 2004, 16:37 UTC #11

In article <[email hidden]>,
BrightStar said:
"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
Kevin said:

"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:07:12 -0400, Sprgtime <[email hidden]>
wrote:
>
> >
> > "KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> > news:[email hidden]...
> >> I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B. BOOK.
> >> ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS ON POPCORN..
IT
> >> IS BAD.... HAHA
> >
> > So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending on where you
are
> > (as
> > long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn into your
daily
> > carb
> > count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour melted
butter
> > onto
> > it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn with 6g carbs.
> > When I
> > buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior taste, also
it
> > seems that all microwave popcorn contains partially-hydrogenated
oil) I
> > look
> > on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is lower in
carbs
> > (you
> > can subtract fiber).
> >
> >
>
> All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it
in
> the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two
staples
> in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
>
> --
> Bob in CT
> Remove ".x" to reply
Wouldn't the bag would catch fire first. I think there
must be popping oil in the bag too.
Have you tried this?
No, the bag doesn't catch fire. And, you don't need oil (it's the water
inside the kernel that actually gets hot and does the popping -- the oil
has nothing to do with it and in fact causes burning of the kernels). It
works well. This is an Alton Brown trick, and apparently he's been
deluged by people who believe their micro is going to blow up when they do
this, but no one's micro has been hurt. The manufacturers of micro
popcorn add oils for flavor.
--
Bob in CT
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What about the staples in the bag? I was always told you're not supposed to
put metal in a microwave.
You can't. We had some dishes once that had a decorative trim which we
thought was painted on. Turned out it wasn't metallic paint, it was
actually a thin band of metal. When we used one in the microwave, it
caught fire _and_ it sent sparks shooting around inside the microwave like
those ball thingies in science museums that you can touch and they make
your hair stand on end.
--
Michelle Levin
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick
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Bob in CT
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25 August 2004, 16:42 UTC #12

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:31:14 GMT, Luna <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
In article <[email hidden]>,
Bob in CT said:

All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it
in
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two
staples
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
Hahaha. That's a great recipe for starting a fire. You can't put metal
in
a microwave.
You CAN put metal in a microwave. Seriously. Try it.
--
Bob in CT
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Bob in CT
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25 August 2004, 16:45 UTC #13

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What about the staples in the bag? I was always told you're not
Quoted message said:
supposed to
put metal in a microwave.
You can't. We had some dishes once that had a decorative trim which we
thought was painted on. Turned out it wasn't metallic paint, it was
actually a thin band of metal. When we used one in the microwave, it
caught fire _and_ it sent sparks shooting around inside the microwave
like
those ball thingies in science museums that you can touch and they make
your hair stand on end.
NO, NO, NO. The staples are smaller than the wavelength of the
microwaves; therefore, the microwaves don't "see" the metal. The
decorative was "gigantic" relative to the wavelength of the microwaves.
Seriously. You can do this. Next time I do it, I'll take pictures.
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Martha Gallagher
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25 August 2004, 19:09 UTC #14

Bob in CT said:
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:31:14 GMT, Luna <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
In article <[email hidden]>,
Bob in CT said:

All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it
in
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two
staples
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
Hahaha. That's a great recipe for starting a fire. You can't put metal
in
a microwave.
You CAN put metal in a microwave. Seriously. Try it.
I can confirm this. My new microwave came with two stainless steel racks -
I think they're for defrosting, but they're also useful for putting things
at multiple levels in the microwave. I thought GE was trying to kill me,
but I tried it out and they worked fine. No arcing or fires, or other bad
things.
On the other hand, the turntable stopped working after the first week.
Martha
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Martha Gallagher
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25 August 2004, 19:10 UTC #15

Bob in CT said:
Quoted message said:
What about the staples in the bag? I was always told you're not
Quoted message said:
supposed to
put metal in a microwave.
You can't. We had some dishes once that had a decorative trim which we
thought was painted on. Turned out it wasn't metallic paint, it was
actually a thin band of metal. When we used one in the microwave, it
caught fire _and_ it sent sparks shooting around inside the microwave
like
those ball thingies in science museums that you can touch and they make
your hair stand on end.
NO, NO, NO. The staples are smaller than the wavelength of the
microwaves; therefore, the microwaves don't "see" the metal. The
decorative was "gigantic" relative to the wavelength of the microwaves.
Seriously. You can do this. Next time I do it, I'll take pictures.

I think it may also be a problem with older microwaves that has been
resolved in the newer ones.
--
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25 August 2004, 19:12 UTC #16

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 15:09:29 -0400, Martha Gallagher <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
Bob in CT said:
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:31:14 GMT, Luna <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
In article <[email hidden]>,
Bob in CT <[email hidden]> wrote:
>
> All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop

it
Quoted message said:
> in
> the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two
> staples
> in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
Hahaha. That's a great recipe for starting a fire. You can't put

metal
Quoted message said:
in
a microwave.
You CAN put metal in a microwave. Seriously. Try it.
I can confirm this. My new microwave came with two stainless steel racks
-
I think they're for defrosting, but they're also useful for putting
things
at multiple levels in the microwave. I thought GE was trying to kill me,
but I tried it out and they worked fine. No arcing or fires, or other bad
things.
On the other hand, the turntable stopped working after the first week.
Martha
That's a bummer. You need a turntable way more than a metal rack.
--
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Lee
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25 August 2004, 19:40 UTC #17

"Kevin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop it

in
Quoted message said:
the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two

staples
Quoted message said:
in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
--
Bob in CT
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Wouldn't the bag would catch fire first. I think there
must be popping oil in the bag too.
How about the staples and the "no metal objects" rule? Is that not
enough metal to cause the arcing?
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Have you tried this?
I'm curious to know of anyone that's actually done this successfully.
Let us know!
Lee

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Luna
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25 August 2004, 22:30 UTC #18

In article <[email hidden]>,
Martha Gallagher said:
Bob in CT said:
Quoted message said:
What about the staples in the bag? I was always told you're not
> supposed to
> put metal in a microwave.
>
>
You can't. We had some dishes once that had a decorative trim which we
thought was painted on. Turned out it wasn't metallic paint, it was
actually a thin band of metal. When we used one in the microwave, it
caught fire _and_ it sent sparks shooting around inside the microwave
like
those ball thingies in science museums that you can touch and they make
your hair stand on end.
NO, NO, NO. The staples are smaller than the wavelength of the
microwaves; therefore, the microwaves don't "see" the metal. The
decorative was "gigantic" relative to the wavelength of the microwaves.
Seriously. You can do this. Next time I do it, I'll take pictures.

I think it may also be a problem with older microwaves that has been
resolved in the newer ones.
Well, I'm glad I didn't take Bob's advice and go try it, because I don't
want to ruin my perfectly good, working microwave, even if it is old.
--
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http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick
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sprudil
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25 August 2004, 23:20 UTC #19

"Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 15:09:29 -0400, Martha Gallagher <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
Bob in CT said:
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:31:14 GMT, Luna <[email hidden]>
wrote:
> In article <[email hidden]>,
> Bob in CT <[email hidden]> wrote:
>
>>
>> All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You can pop
it
>> in
>> the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag, put two
>> staples
>> in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
>
> Hahaha. That's a great recipe for starting a fire. You can't put
metal
> in
> a microwave.
>
You CAN put metal in a microwave. Seriously. Try it.
I can confirm this. My new microwave came with two stainless steel racks
-
I think they're for defrosting, but they're also useful for putting
things
at multiple levels in the microwave. I thought GE was trying to kill me,
but I tried it out and they worked fine. No arcing or fires, or other

bad
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
things.
On the other hand, the turntable stopped working after the first week.
Martha
That's a bummer. You need a turntable way more than a metal rack.
--
Bob in CT
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I always microwave popcorn for my daughter using this Alton Brown method.
The staples aren't a problem. They're too small.
Sid...

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26 August 2004, 01:48 UTC #20

after taking a few micro classes, and having and using a microwave
for over twenty years, i am here to tell you luna, that YES, YOU CAN
USE METAL in a micro.
the "rule of thumb" is that the food to be cooked must be greater in
size and weight, than the metal.
staples are NOT going to cause a problem.
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"Luna" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: In article <[email hidden]>,
: "BrightStar" <[email hidden]> wrote:
:
: > "Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
: > news:[email hidden]...
: > > On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:34:27 -0400, Kevin <[email hidden]>
wrote:
: > >
: > > >
: > > > "Bob in CT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
: > > > news:[email hidden]...
: > > >> On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:07:12 -0400, Sprgtime
<[email hidden]>
: > > > wrote:
: > > >>
: > > >> >
: > > >> > "KAYE" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
: > > >> > news:[email hidden]...
: > > >> >> I AM CRAVING POPCORN SO. HAVE LOOKED IN ATKINS AND S.B.
BOOK.
: > > >> >> ABOUT READY TO ROB A BANK OR SOMETHING TO GET MY HANDS
ON POPCORN..
: > > > IT
: > > >> >> IS BAD.... HAHA
: > > >> >
: > > >> > So eat some. It's not THAT high in carbs, so depending
on where you
: > > > are
: > > >> > (as
: > > >> > long as you're not in induction) just fit the popcorn
into your
: > > > daily
: > > >> > carb
: > > >> > count. I like making popcorn and then being able to pour
melted
: > > > butter
: > > >> > onto
: > > >> > it. Yummy. Fitday lists 1 cup of oil-popped popcorn
with 6g carbs.
: > > >> > When I
: > > >> > buy the kernels (I prefer to pop my own for the superior
taste, also
: > > > it
: > > >> > seems that all microwave popcorn contains
partially-hydrogenated
: > > > oil) I
: > > >> > look
: > > >> > on the nutrition info on the bag and select one that is
lower in
: > > > carbs
: > > >> > (you
: > > >> > can subtract fiber).
: > > >> >
: > > >> >
: > > >>
: > > >> All microwave popcorn I've seen has hydrogenated oils. You
can pop it
: > > > in
: > > >> the micro -- just buy regular popcorn, put in a paper bag,
put two
: > > > staples
: > > >> in the bag, and pop. When it comes out, add butter.
: > > >>
: > > >> --
: > > >> Bob in CT
: > > >> Remove ".x" to reply
: > > >
: > > >
: > > > Wouldn't the bag would catch fire first. I think there
: > > > must be popping oil in the bag too.
: > > >
: > > > Have you tried this?
: > > >
: > > >
: > >
: > > No, the bag doesn't catch fire. And, you don't need oil (it's
the water
: > > inside the kernel that actually gets hot and does the
popping -- the oil
: > > has nothing to do with it and in fact causes burning of the
kernels). It
: > > works well. This is an Alton Brown trick, and apparently he's
been
: > > deluged by people who believe their micro is going to blow up
when they do
: > > this, but no one's micro has been hurt. The manufacturers of
micro
: > > popcorn add oils for flavor.
: > >
: > > --
: > > Bob in CT
: > > Remove ".x" to reply
: >
: > What about the staples in the bag? I was always told you're not
supposed to
: > put metal in a microwave.
: >
: >
:
: You can't. We had some dishes once that had a decorative trim
which we
: thought was painted on. Turned out it wasn't metallic paint, it
was
: actually a thin band of metal. When we used one in the microwave,
it
: caught fire _and_ it sent sparks shooting around inside the
microwave like
: those ball thingies in science museums that you can touch and they
make
: your hair stand on end.
:
: --
: Michelle Levin
: http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick
:
: I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3
flaws.

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