this is simple fun.
visit a local farm stand and buy
one ear of corn. not regular corn, popping corn
(which grows on a cob just like more typical corn).
shuck it (pull all the outer greens and hairs off).
then spread a very thin layer of oil on the kernels (we used safflower oil)
with your fingers or a paper towel.
put it in a paper bag and microwave for about 1 minute.
that’s it. one ear of popping corn made a bowlful of hot fresh popcorn.
a bumper crop!
the kids were fascinated. and i was too.