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Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper | Stirring Up Awesome Tasting Popcorn

DG — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:51:12 +0000

With a vintage 70s look, the West Bend 82306 Stir Crazy 6-quart Popcorn Popper is a fun popper that produces great tasting popcorn. Since you can control the amount of popcorn, oil and seasoning in this popper, it’s a great healthy alternative to microwave popcorn. Like the Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper, the Stir Crazy popper stirs the popcorn kernels during the popping process, which greatly limits the amount of old maids (unpopped kernels). Unlike the Whirley Pop, you don’t have to stand over the stove manually cranking the stirring rod.

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West Bend 82306X Stir Crazy 6-Quart Electric Popcorn Popper
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How the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper Works

Operating the Stir Crazy popper is pretty easy and the popping process takes just as long as it does with a microwave popcorn bag. First, add the amount of oil and corn you desire (the Stir Crazy can produce up to 6 quarts of popcorn). Place clear bubble cover back on the unit. Plug the cord into the base and then into the outlet. At this point, the stirring arm will start to rotate. You can now watch the magic of popcorn popping. Once popping is completed, just flip the popper over and use the bubble cover as a popcorn bowl. Keep in mind that, as with any popcorn popping process, a lot of steam gets created, so be careful lifting up the base.

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Adding Butter During the Popping Process: Does it work?

The Stir Crazy popper top has holes that allow butter to melt through during the popping process. It’s actually a pretty simple set up. However, sometimes the butter does not completely melt. You can simply push the butter through the holes with a pastry brush. Or, you can melt butter in the microwave for 20 seconds and pour over the popcorn after popping.

Cleaning the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper

West Bend recommends cleaning the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper after each use. The bubble cover can be washed with a dishcloth or sponge. Since it's a plastic cover, don't use anything abrasive. The stirring rod can be removed easily for cleaning by unscrewing a center knob. The popper base can be cleaned with a damp dishcloth or sponge. Additionally, a nylon-scouring pad can be used. West Bend reports that discoloration of the finish can occur with consistent use. If this occurs, simply saturate a soft cloth with lemon juice or vinegar and rub the finish.

Overall Impressions of the West Bend 82306 Stir Crazy 6-quart Popcorn Popper

Basically, this is a simple to use popcorn popper that can produce tasty popcorn. We feel the stirring arm helps to produce more popped kernels and helps to spread the oil around thoroughly during the cooking process. That’s one of the reasons we love the Whirly Pop. Of course, the benefit of the Stir Crazy popper is that you don’t have to constantly supervise the popping.

Storage can be an issue with the Stir Crazy popcorn popper. Its unique bubble design can play havoc in pantries and under cabinets. At the same time, we love the retro 70s look. So, we make room for this popper where we can.

Overall, there’s a lot to recommend. It looks pretty cool. It pops most if not all of the popcorn. And it’s fun to watch the popcorn fly about as they pop. Just watch these kids’ reactions.

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West Bend 82306X Stir Crazy 6-Quart Electric Popcorn Popper
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Is the Elite Tabletop Popcorn Maker the best home popcorn machine under $200?

DG — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:18:50 +0000

For under $200, the Elite Tabletop Popcorn Maker could very well be the best home popcorn machine in this price range. This 4 oz. popcorn machine has features normally found in more expensive poppers.

Easy cleaning

An easy to clean stainless steel popcorn kettle with a stirring rod attached to the top of the machine, which allows for a quick clean up of the kettle. The kettle is easily detachable.

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Bottom popcorn warmer

The popcorn warmer is separate from the lamp. Again, a feature usually reserved for popcorn machines in higher price ranges. A great benefit is that you can keep your popcorn warm without the lamp on to add a distracting if you’re watching a movie.

Magnet for kettle lid

This is a handy feature. A magnet holds up the popcorn kettle lid allowing you to pour oil and popcorn. This way, you don’t to hold on to a hot kettle lid if you’re popping a second batch of popcorn.

Easy operation

This popper has a simple power on button and indicator light.

Overall, this is a solid 4 oz. home popcorn machine at a very reasonable price. If you’ve been thinking about getting a theater style popcorn popper, but were concerned about the price of higher end machines and the quality of lower priced ones, then this could be solution for you.

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Fun popcorn ideas for the family

DG — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:20:07 +0000

Popcorn isn't just for eating. Over the ages, popcorn has been used in a variety of ways other than filling the belly during a movie. One that comes quick to mind is stringing popcorn together for decorative garland to go on the Christmas tree. Fun popcorn ideas are just limited by the imagination.

A recent post at the Mommies with Cents website shared some fun popcorn ideas that would be great for families and inspired us to share some popcorn activities we've participated in over the years. The ideas below work best with hot air popped popcorn.

Create 3D popcorn art

With Elmer's glue and colorful markers, you and your kids can create wonderful 3 dimensional art. Pour popped popcorn on a table and have your kids pick through them. Ask them if they see parts of animals, like a head, body, legs and feets. This is a great imagination builder similar to seeing shapes in the clouds. Your kids will get excited as the shapes come to life. Glue the shapes together and apply colorful eyes with the markers.

Make a popcorn tree

When outside, have your kids pick up a twig with "branches." With glue, apply popped popcorn to the joints of the twig. Once dried, you can "plant" the popcorn tree in a small planter for a decorative display in your home.

Create a popcorn wreath

At a craft store, you can purchase wooden rings of varying width. You can also purchase actual wreaths made of vines and twigs. Either will do. One way to easily create a popcorn wreath is to spray an adhesive on the wreath and pour popped popcorn over it. Once dried, the wreath will be covered with popcorn. Or, if you want to give the kids a craft they can spend time on, pull out the elmers glue and have them apply the popcorn all over the wreath (the wooden rings work best here). When finished and dry put on a colorful bow.

Do you have any fun popcorn ideas you'd like to share? We'd love to hear them.

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They’re pizzazzing popcorn

DG — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:10:10 +0000

For our family, popcorn is a popular snack. And there’s been a passion to add some pizzazz to this healthy snack. So, we’re constantly on the prowl for new ideas to flavor popcorn. And we’ve recently discovered three cool and simple popcorn recipes at a fun-filled site called Dancing Meatballs.

For the sweet lovers, they’ve posted caramel and cinnamon roll pizzas recipes. The cinnamons roll popcorn smells and tastes absolutely delightful. For those with Italian tastes, they’ve shared a surprisingly yummy tasting pizza popcorn recipe.

The recipes are easy and, of course, we popped the corn in our favorite popper, the Whirley Stove Top Popcorn Popper.

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Popcorn machine recall notice for burn hazard

DG — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:46:28 +0000

On April 30, 2009, DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.) voluntarily recalled three popcorn machines due to a potential burn hazard.

The three impacted models are:

Pasadena
Princeton
Paducah

The popcorn machine model names can be found on the top of the unit. Popcorn machines sold online from September 2008 to October 2008 are impacted by this recall.

Basically, the potential burn hazard centers around the popcorn machine’s warming deck, which can remain on after being switched off. They are asking customers with these machines to stop using them and to contact the company to arrange for free repair plus shipping.

Here is a link to a document posted on the DTX International website that provides additional information as well as contact information.

Find out of the ordinary popcorn recipes

DG — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:12:48 +0000

For many popcorn connoisseurs, popcorn has escaped its traditional buttery landscape. Today, popcorn can easily compete with the most sophisticated snack flavor. Just a quick search on the internet will reveal creative flavors, from cheesy to spicy. We’ve highlighted a few sites with intriguing popcorn recipes that caught our attention.

Popcorn Cereal recipe featured on TammysRecipes.com

A delicious sounding sweet breakfast treat that’s popped in an air popper. Milk and popcorn along with a sweetener like honey is something any child (or adult) would love to wake up to in the morning. And given the whole grain aspect of popcorn, this could be a great healthy (and inexpensive) alternative to regular sweet cereal.

Chile Lime Tequila Popcorn Recipe featured at 101CookBooks.com

Okay, this recipe is for later in the day and sounds absolutely wonderful. Fresh popcorn popped in an oil popcorn popper tossed with melted butter, lime juice jalapeno and tequila. How original. You’ll have to visit this site for the whole recipe, which comes from a book of popcorn recipes called Popcorn, written by Patrick Evans-Hylton.

Popcorn Con Pesto from Popcorn.org

Popcorn.org features a range of popcorn recipes that can expand your thinking on the potential of popcorn. We love pesto sauce with our pasta and pizza. But Popcorn? Well, it works. And the recipe is quite simple.

5 quarts of popped popcorn
½ cup of melted butter
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup pine nuts (optional)

Place popped popcorn (we recommend popped from a hot air popper) in a large bowl and keep warm. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add the basil, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese and nuts. Stir to blend. Then just pour over the popped corn, stirring or shaking well.

What are your favorite out of the ordinary popcorn recipes?

Popcorn Seasoning | 4 Seasonings Popcorn Sampler Pack

DG — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:31:48 +0000

In recent years, popcorn seasoning has been liberated from the salt shaker. Every day, new seasoning products are being introduced to give popcorn popped from traditional popcorn poppers added flavor. With so many seasonings it can be confusing what to pick, and whether you’ll like it.

Well, Wabash Valley Farms, the maker of our favorite popper, the Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper, has a pretty cool seasoning sampler. The 4 Seasonings Popcorn Sampler Pack features the following flavors:

Movie Theater Style
Creamy Ranch
Zesty Cheddar Cheese
Buttery Herb & Jalapeno

Most of us have tasted Movie style and cheddar cheese flavored popcorn. The Creamy Ranch and Jalapeno flavors are definitely new to most taste buds. But they do add a new zest to popcorn and could encourage you to explore even more flavors.

Red Popcorn Machines | colorful tasty flair for your home

DG — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:30:21 +0000

Red popcorn machines are a standard color for a traditional snack. You'll find that red is the most popular color for popcorn machines, whether antique or contemporary. Choosing the right red home popcorn maker shouldn't just be based on price, consider what size you'll need.

Look below for a convenient guide on choosing the right popcorn machine.

Where can you find red popcorn machines for sale?

We’ve found EBay to be a great source for deals for red popcorn poppers.

Red Popcorn Machines

RED FOUNDATION POPCORN POPPER MACHINE 4 OUNCE
US $81.00

RED FOUNDATION POPCORN POPPER MACHINE 8 OUNCE
US $153.50

Red Popcorn Machine New
US $35.00

6oz RED THEATER STYLE POPCORN MAKER POPPER MACHINE
US $154.95

4OZ RED TABLETOP POPCORN MACHINE CARNIVAL
US $65.00

Theater Style Countertop Red 8oz Popcorn Popper Machine
US $179.00

Red Popcorn Machine with Carts

RED FOUNDATION POPCORN POPPER MACHINE CART 8 OUNCE
US $265.97

RED FOUNDATION POPCORN POPPER MACHINE CART 4 OUNCE
US $172.50

RED FOUNDATION POPCORN POPPER MACHINE CART 6 OUNCE
US $200.98

8 Ounce Red Antique Style Popcorn Popper Cart Machine
US $275.00

NEW 8oz 8 OZ RED POPCORN MAKER POPPER MACHINE CART
US $275.00

Antique Style Popcorn Popper Machine Cart Red Gift
US $275.00

Which home popcorn machine size is right for you?

When researching home popcorn machines, keep in mind that they are categorized by the amount of popcorn popped at one time. For the most part, popcorn popping lasts about 3 minutes.

4 oz. home popcorn machines: Popping 4 1oz servings (80 servings per hour), this size meets the needs of a small home theaters and small break rooms. Paragon makes two high quality popcorn machines in this category: 1911 Popcorn Machine and the Thrifty Pop Popcorn Machine.

6 oz. home popcorn machines: As a medium sized popcorn popper, these machines pop 6 1oz servings (120 servings per hour). Perfectly sized for larger home theaters, company break rooms, and smaller church and school events. High quality popcorn machines in this category: Paragon 6 oz. 1911 Popcorn Machine and the red Gold Medal Ultra 60 Popcorn Popper.

8 oz. popcorn machines: producing 8 1oz servings (160 servings per hour), these poppers are ideal for break rooms, small restaurants and waiting rooms. For expected large gatherings at home parties, these can be a good-sized popcorn popper. Churches and schools participating in fundraisers will also find these to be an ideal size.

Black popcorn machine | Popular choice for home theaters

DG — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:01:23 +0000

Black popcorn machines are a popular choice for home theaters and game room. While price can be a major consideration, it’s important to choose the right sized popcorn maker. If the popper pops too little popcorn, you’ll end up disappointed and eventually end up garage selling it.

Look below for a convenient guide on choosing the right popcorn machine.