I love popcorn! There is just something about it, but I can not get enough of it. So when I heard about Kernel Season’s Popcorn Seasonings I knew it was something I had to try. I found them at my Super Wal-Mart, but they are now being carried at more and more places, or you can always buy them online! (Check here for a store near you.) You can even check at your local movie theatre or suggest to the manager to carry it. It was actually my mom that first turned me onto Kernel Season’s. To put her devotion into perspective, she was at my brother’s basket ball game a few weeks ago when another mother asked her if she wanted some popcorn. My mom politely declined saying “Oh thanks but I cannot eat popcorn anymore without my ranch or nacho cheese seasoning.” I then joked with my mom saying she should carry them in her purse, and I would not be surprised if she started too!
Because I am the luckiest girl in the world, I was lucky enough to get the chance to review 13 of their flavors (Yes I said 13!), their butter spritzer, butter flavor oil, and popcorn kernels! Here is a picture of what I got:
Now I couldn’t imagine having popcorn without these seasonings! Oh and it does not stop at popcorn, you can actually use these seasonings in your favorite recipes or on your favorite meals (pizza, dips, sauces and more!) So what better way to try out all these seasonings then to have a Popcorn Party! Yes, we popped lots of popcorn, dressed it up with toppings, and sat down to watch American Idol!
To name them all they are:
- White Cheddar
- Butter
- Nacho Cheddar
- Jalapeno
- Cajun
- Barbecue
- Ranch
- Apple Cinnamon
- Chocolate Marshmallow
- Sour Cream & Onion
- Parmesan & Garlic
- Kettle Corn
- Popcorn Salt (this is the only one I didn’t sample)
This is the secret! The Butter Popcorn Spritzer is what you spray your popcorn with to get the seasonings to stick. This is especially important if you use air popped popcorn since it is really dry. Use a coupon spritzes of this and the seasonings will stick just fine. Otherwise if you use microwave buttered popcorn, the seasonings will usually stick to the butter flavor already on the popcorn. We tried it both ways at my party. I prefer the healthier version of air popped with the Zero Fat/Zero Calorie butter spritzer and the seasonings, while others like their popcorn soaked in butter and microwaved.
So what were the favorites? All of them! They all tasted exactly what they were called and if you think some of them are weird flavors for popcorn, don’t knock it until you try it! The seasonings were light and perfect for whether you were in a sweet, salty, or zesty mood. Or mix them together and create your own mood. (Ranch mixed with White Cheddar was a favorite as well as the Chocolate Marshmallow & Apple Cinnamon.) I am a wuss and when I tried the cajun my mouth was on fire, but my mom thought the apple cinnamon was too sweet for her. The possibilites are endless and every day can be a new taste adventure!
I would have to say the “Movie Theatre Butter topping was actually my favorite, even though I did love the seasonings. I used it on Kernel Season’s Popping Corn (which is actually bigger than normal kernels) and it tasted exactly like movie theatre popcorn! My favorite part about going to the movies is the popcorn and now I can re-create it at home, only better. I especially love this because having two kids means I don’t get out much, espcially to the movies. I actually think I have only been to a theatre about 3 times in the past two years, when before we had kids we went
probably once a month.
What is the funniest, is that my 2 year old son is a popcorn addict now. Every night since he goes over to the counter and points up at the air popper like “C’mon mom let’s get the party started!” His favorite is the ranch, which surprised me because I thought he would like the sweet flavors better. Even my husband, who normally is not a snacker, has been reaching for my popcorn.
Are you drooling yet?!?!? The seasonings retail for around $2-$3 each and they can last awhile depending on how much you use. Also right now I got an awesome coupon for you:
There are also some other great offers listed under ‘Special Web Offers.’ Or you could always scope out your popcorn section at your favorite store and see if they carry it.
Kristin at My Art and the Mom in Me says
okay… so.. You know I am not such a fantastic giveaway enter-er…lol, right? Well.. If this were a giveaway.. I would be ENTERING IT!! Over and Over and Over again.. I loove popcorn..I will be tracking these down.. I will be all over that parmesan and garlic flavor. YUM
Robin Costello says
That is a LOT of popcorn flavorings. LOL.
Sending you some *clicky-love* and stalking you. 😉
Kathy_in_Colorado says
I am curious about the flavoring and my 11 year old would have loved to review this. 🙂 Great review! Thanks for sharing
Lori says
Oooh, I see that they have Kettle Corn flavoring! My favorite! Thanks for posting your review – you’ve introduced me to a new product and I’ll have to rush out and get some.
Kinipela says
What an awesome post. I am sending it to my mother-in-law. She is the popcorn QUEEN!! She absoluetly loves it.
Thanks for the info. =)
Lauren says
YOu have me drooling 😀 I’m going to have to check out their site. We usually do microwave popcorn, but have one of their flavoured shakers, might need more. That promotion sounds fantastic!
My two year old is also a popcorn addict. People thought we were crazy giving her popcorn so early, but she enjoys it so much!
Janelle says
I think it’s so funny that you meant to say, “Use a COUPLE spritzes of this….” and you actually typed, “Use a COUPON spritzes…” LOL! Ah, how our minds work, naturally turning c-o-u-p into coupon. I love it!!