New experience: popcorn on the cob

In a previous trip with the family, we stopped by a fruit store next to I-90, close to Thorp, WA. In addition to some very good strawberries and cherries, we saw something quite curious: a package containing a corncob which you could put in the microwave to make popcorn. So, popcorn in the cob. We decided to try it out! Unfortunately, I have to say that the results were not great. What we thought was the label turned out to be a bag, in which you insert the cob and then put the bag in the microwave. We let it stay in the microwave until the precise time indicated in the instructions, but the result was uneven at best: some kernels had not popped, so kernels popped but remained attached to the cob, some popped but apparently for a little bit too long and they were somewhat burned. The not many kernels that popped right didn't have the right texture and consistency you expect from popcorn, plus there was no butter flavor nor salt. So, as I said, not great. If you see this product somewhere, you can feel grateful that I tried it out for you.






Location: Thorp, WA, USA

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  1. AnonymousNovember 22, 2023 at 12:03 PM

    Kkkkkkkkk vc tem que ser o primeiro a testar qualquer novidade!.... Dá nisso....

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