I love going to the movies, except for one thing – the popcorn,
or rather, the smell of the artificial butter. Enter the new hip
479° Popcorn to the rescue. Not only is this gourmet popcorn certified USDA
Organic, but it is some of the best popcorn I have ever tasted.
479° makes artisan popcorn the old-fashioned way - from
scratch. The founder Jean Arnold prepares small batches in heavy copper kettles
in her kitchen using only premium organic ingredients. Her ah-ha moment was the
discovery that 479 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal temperature for popping
corn.
Warning – it is difficult not to eat the entire box at one
time. Good luck with that. Thank goodness the beautiful colorful boxes are not
super-sized, even though the salty and sweet flavors are. My favorite sampler
is called The Sweet Tooth and contains the following flavors: Fleur de Sel Caramel, Ginger Sesame Caramel, Chipotle
Caramel + Almonds, and Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar. But salty snack fans, don’t
worry. There are amazing choices for you too like Black Truffle + White Cheddar
and Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt.
479 ships just about anywhere, and for those of you who live in California,
you can find the spirited eco-chic popcorn at establishments such as Whole Foods Market,
Rainbow Grocery, Bi-Rite, Oakville Grocery, Dean & Deluca, and Draeger's.
One funny question that everyone asks me, “Is the
popcorn already popped?” I find this question hilarious for some reason, and the
answer is a definitive yes. www.479popcorn.com