Celebrate Popcorn Poppin’ Month With Fun Facts And Recipes (NAPSA)—National Popcorn Poppin’ Month is a great time to celebrate the nation’s favorite munchable maize. Whether you makeit sweet, savory, salty, plain or pumped up,this fun foodis economical and goodfor you. As a whole grain, popcorn pro- vides carbohydrates and fiber and is naturally low in fat and calo- ries. It’s a great in-between-meal snack that satisfies but doesn't spoil your appetite. Here are a few fun facts to munchon anda tasty recipe: Americans consume 16 billion quarts of this whole grain, good- for-you treat every year. That's 52 quarts per man, womanandchild. Popcorn is one of the oldest American foods, used by Native Popcorn is a fun, economical and decoration. One way Native Amer- sour green apple candy toss kernels in heated sand and dried fruit, etc. Americans both as food and as icans used to pop popcorn was to sift them out after popping. By the 1870s, popcorn wassold in grocery stores and at concession standsat. circuses, carnivals and street fairs. The peak period for popcorn sales for home consumption is in the fall. Compared to most snack foods, popcorn is low in calories: Air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories per cup, oil-popped only 55 per cup. nutritious snack. As a whole sticks,licorice string, *Spray a large mixing bowl lightly with cooking spray and place popcorn inside. eIn a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and gelatin dessert powder until marsh- mallows are melted and mix- ture is smooth. Pour over popcorn and mix well until coated. *Spray hands with cooking spray and pressfirmly to form. Candy Corn Popcorn Balls into balls. Place balls on wax Fast, easy and colorful, these paper. Press candy decorapopcornballs can befun to make. tions into balls to form eyes, a Makes: 8 (4-inch) balls stem and a jack-o'-lantern 3 quarts popped popcorn 4 tablespoons(% stick) butter or margarine 3 cups miniature grin. Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap for storage. Add a ribbon tie to plastic wrap as a decorative closure. 3 tablespoons(% of a 3-ounce Cleanup tip: Soak saucepan before cleaning. Candy corn,jelly beans, For more facts and recipes, visit www.popcorn.org. marshmallows box) orange gelatin dessert mix
