National Popcorn Day 2026 is here: Celebrate by making movie theater popcorn at home with these expert tips
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- National Popcorn Day on January 19 celebrates popcorn as a nostalgic American snack associated with carnivals, parties, and movie nights, now available in microwaveable and gourmet forms.
- Experts recommend starting with plain, warm popcorn and adding personalized flavors like browned butter, herbs, nuts, dried fruits, peanut butter, or cheese to elevate the snack at home.
- Popular flavor ideas include rosemary-infused olive oil, cacio e pepe seasoning, spicy blends with smoked paprika or chili, and sweet-and-salty combinations like dark chocolate with almonds or caramel and sea salt.
- For sweet treats, drizzling warm chocolate syrup and adding candies like M&M’s or gummy bears creates a fun, dessert-inspired popcorn ideal for movie nights or parties
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