Celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month!

Popcorn has got to be one of thebest snacks out there. Did you know that Americans eat around 17 billion quarts of popcorn each year? But if you’re thinking popcorn came into existence around the time cinema was introduced, you are simply wrong. Archaeologists have discovered popcorn ears in New Mexico that are dated to be about 5,600 years old! This evidence suggests that humans have been enjoying popcorn for quite some time.

As an added bonus, popcorn is actually healthy and good for you. Naturally low in fat and calories, popcorn is a very sensible snack choice!

We want to help you celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month by giving you some easy and delicious ideas for this beloved snack. Dressing up popcorn is fun, easy and tasty! Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on your taste and health preferences.

• Drizzle your favorite caramel or chocolate sauce over popcorn and sprinkle on fleur de sel just before serving
• Toss popcorn in olive oil, parmesan cheese and touch of our popular Tuscan Rosemary Sea Salt – throw in some freshly chopped herbs for extra flavor
• Incorporate a few dashes of our tasty Tahitian Vanilla Sea Salt and white sugar to your popcorn for a sweet and salty treat
• Toss popcorn in butter and then sprinkle over some of our flavorful Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
• Get fancy and drizzle truffle oil and dust over our Black Truffle Sea Salt

Want to go all out? Here is a great list of 40 truly unique popcorn recipes.