Mine was finished popping like 3 minutes from when I put the kernels/sugar in (after the 3 kernel test). Is that usual? I was expecting longer, but then again ive never made popcorn on the stove and I must say this was a worthy effort! I can't wait for hubby to come home and eat it with me. If there's any left haha! Very yummy. Perfectly seasoned with the white sugar plus 1/2 tsp salt. Not as crunchy like candy like you get at the fair but not bad t'al. I am gonna make the brown sugar version too! One question: When shaking, do you lift the pot and shake? Or hold it by the handles and slide it back and forth on the cooktop? ***edit*** after having done the brown sugar, I must say that the white sugar version is indeed better! my question above still remains. (I'm upping my rating to 5 for the white sugar version)

Reviewed On: Aug. 31, 2011

fantastic! this is my "new favorite thing" this needs MINT added though. an easy alternative is to use a micro planer to shred ginger directly into the glass your going to use, add 2 mint leaves and muddle before adding regular lemonade. mmmmmmm!

Reviewed On: Apr. 11, 2010

I've made this a few times now. It's a keeper! I toasted sesame seeds for it in a pinch substituting the peanuts. Even better! I usually sautee my onions and garlic, fresh ginger and throw in my green beans and julienned carrots before tossing with the noodles and sauce, herbs. Wonderful! ((I'm surprised to see not many others added ginger; it's a must imho!))

Reviewed On: Dec. 22, 2008