This year at the Research and Development farm we grew a lot of popcorn. We’ll be doing taste trials once the cobs all dry down. In the mean time we are playing! Did you know you can put a whole ear of popcorn in the microwave and pop it right off the cob? Simply put the cob into a paper lunch sack and roll up the end a few times, making tight folds (for extra hold, use a piece of masking tape). Place the bag on its side in microwave for 2-3 minutes. Stay near the microwave and listen closely; times vary by machine. Stop the microwave as soon as the popping slows down, it burns quickly if left in too long. The popcorn will pop right off the cob and fill your bag! The kernels at the tip of the cob tend not to pop. You can either break this off prior to popping, or expect to see a few remaining on the cob after popping. We trialed our Mauveless variety and it works great. Try it for yourself, I guarantee your family and friends will be impressed!
