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Pop culture: A closer look at popcorn poppers

Kitchen & Food
By Sarah Burns on March 26, 2010 in

Man eating popcorn.

It's fluffy, it's crunchy, it's mandatory for movie night. Yes, we're talking about popcorn. Ever wonder how it's created? To learn the answer, we picked the brain of The Popcorn Board, (a national non-profit organization funded by popcorn makers). What we learned: Popcorn kernels contain a tiny droplet of water, which, when heated, expands and causes kernels to pop, releasing their starchy interior from their sturdy outer shell. How exactly you transform this hard nugget into America's favorite light, white snack is totally up to you. To achieve more perfect corn, most consumers use popcorn poppers. Under that umbrella, there are currently four main options: hot air, electric, stovetop, and microwave poppers.

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Dynamic duos

Kitchen & Food
By Sarah Burns on November 1, 2009 in

Need a new food processor but strapped for counter space? Consider a combo model. These creative appliances conveniently bundle a blender and a food processor.  Most have a base unit that's interchangeable with both a blender jar and small food processor bowl. Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach and Oster all currently offer these combinations. Although we couldn't find any professional evaluations; Amazon and Cooking.com offer many insightful owner reviews.

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