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The Kappa In Japanese Folklore

  • Kappas are legendary creatures that inhabit the rivers and waterways of Japan. They have beaked noses, shells on their back and a depression on their heads that holds water. Kappa are mischievous troublemakers. Their pranks range from the relatively innocent, such as loudly passing gas or looking up women's kimonos, to the more troublesome such as drowning swimmers and eating children. They feed on their victims by sucking their liver though their anus. They love cucumbers and if you write your name on a cucumber and throw it in the river, the kappa may be appeased by your gift and allow you to swim in peace.

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November 27, 2007

Muslin Microwave Popcorn Bag

I've posted before about making microwave popcorn in paper bags and it works great, but it does waste bags. Today I experimented with making a muslin bag for popping corn that could be re-used.

I checked around online and couldn't find any cautions regarding cooking something in muslin in the microwave, but if anyone knows that it could be a problem, please let me know!

First, I cut a piece of muslin 9 inches by 16 inches. I also cut a thin strip for the tie

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Next, I folded the muslin in half the long way, seamed the bottom and sides and made a narrow casing at the top. I also folded the thin strip in half the long way, seamed it up, and turned it right side out for the tie.

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I used 2 tbsp. of popping corn, pulled the draw string shut  and microwaved it on high for 2 minutes.

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Depending on your microwave you might have to adjust the time, and I found that it's better to put it on for longer than you think it needs, and then listen for the popping to slow down. The first time I did it I did it for 1 minute, than 30 seconds more, than another 30 seconds and it scorched, despite being the same amount of time--I think it had to do with the stopping and starting.

Be careful opening the sack, there's a lot of steam inside. But you don't want it to sit in the bag or it gets tough. Just carefully open it by pulling on the sides.

Fluffy delicious popcorn! I think there was about 3 cups--enough for a good bowlful

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Posted at 10:56 PM in Sewing Projects |

Comments

Amanda

Yum! And great idea! But here's my question: does it work if you throw a stick of butter in too? :)

Posted by: Amanda | November 28, 2007 at 09:35 AM

Laura

What a cool idea. We love popcorn and I was horrified to read an article about the dangers of microwave popcorn (the prepackaged kind). . . apparently the "butter flavor" is carcenogenic?

Relieved to see that no one has found any bad info out about muslin in a microwave!

Laura

Posted by: Laura | November 29, 2007 at 06:47 PM

norththreads(angie)

I love this, who woulda thought? Im definiatly trying this!

Posted by: norththreads(angie) | December 02, 2007 at 11:15 PM

Ellen

Found your site via Angry Chicken's comments. We've tried the paper lunch bag for popping. This looks neat.

Posted by: Ellen | February 19, 2008 at 03:31 PM

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