Popcorn

Today I was informed by a very lazy woman that if I wanted a snack I'd have to make it myself. I filled a pot with water to make noodles, but have not yet learned the magic of making it bubble. Instead we made popcorn.
You start with a paper lunch bag. Momma said that it pops better with a drawing on your bag, but I have yet to see a study published in a reputable journal.
What does she know anyway? Her degree is in psychology.Pour in two or three tablespoons of corn. Measuring is serious business. Carefully spill some so you can vacuum later!
Fold the top of the bag over twice, getting help when you realize you don't know what "folding" is.
Place your bag in the microwave,

and press the conveniently labeled "popcorn" button.

Spend the next 2 1/2 minutes checking out how handsome you are in the shiny door!

Carefully open to let the clouds out.

I like mine with really fancy Parmesan cheese. Grate it on until Momma takes it away, then eat the cheese off the top of the popcorn.

Mom likes hers with a squirt of olive oil spray and so much pepper it makes her sneeze. Repeatedly.

Thanks for joining me today! Tune in next time when hopefully I can talk someone into some cookies!

Cooking with Case

Loaded Baked Potato Chowder Slice 3 or 4 potatoes in half lengthwise and place in a microwave safe covered baking dish.

Pour in 1/2 cup milk.

Carry carefully to the microwave. Admit you can't seem to pull your pants up straight.

Cook in microwave for 10 minutes, rotate the potatoes, then cook for another 5-10 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Grin at yourself in the glass to make the time pass quickly. Open the windows because Mom was too busy taking pictures to not burn the bacon.

Use an individual hand mixer attachment to smash the potatoes lightly because you refused to spend $10 at the Pampered Chef party for a Mix 'n Chop. Add ~3 cups of milk and half a block of cream cheese and mix in. Microwave again for a couple minutes to warm it up.

Top with cheddar cheese, bacon, and broccoli if the mood suits you. Pepper substantially because you love to work the pepper grinder. Refuse to look at the camera because your handsome face is reflecting off the back door.

Demand some chocolate and a fancy straw for your milk and enjoy!