Popcorn - it's so fluffy and it smells so good, sometimes it just calls out to you (eat me! eat me!) -- and boy do we listen. Approximately 17 billion quarts of popcorn are eaten each year by Americans. So next time you hear those voices, I suggest going back to the basics ... put down the microwave popcorn (it's hazardous) and try making it from scratch. I think you'll be glad you did.
Stove-top Popping Directions

1. Pour 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and 1/3 cup of pop corn (white or yellow) into any heavy, 3 quart or larger pan with a lid.
2. Cover pan and shake gently over medium high heat, allowing steam to escape from popping kernels.
3. Remove pan from heat immediately when popping stops or it will quickly burn.
4. Carefully pour popped kernels into large bowl.
5. Season to taste.

Voila! You now have a great bowl of popcorn.