Why I never figured this out until I read it on the internet a year ago, I don't know. I thihk that a lot of other people might not know about this as well! With a jar of popcorn kernels and a paper lunch bag, you can make microwave popcorn. I think the microwave popcorn industry is trying to keep this under wraps!
PUt kernels into the bag -- I usually do about 3-4 tablespoons. Fold end of bag over about 3 times so it doesn't open during cooking. Place in microwave until popping slows. Season as you wish -- I just do a little Pam so the salt will stick to the popped kernels.
So cheap! So much more healthy! You know what's in it! It's not some weird pasty butter that somehow is able to sit on the shelf for a year. Someone I know recently cut one of those commercial microwave bags open prior to popping -- let's just say it wasn't pretty!
Why don't people know about this???!!!