Stove Top Popcorn - Food Lab Reflection Questions

1. Consider the approximate cost of popcorn at the movie theater.

Seeing as this popcorn lab costs less than $1.50 per recipe, comment on the "bang for your buck" of making homemade popcorn, compared to buying it at a theater.

2. What would the cost of a movie night out (with popcorn)be, compared to a movie night in?

3. Do you think teens who spend this kind of money at a movie theater, are really aware of how much they're spending at the time?

Why or Why not?

4. How is our consumer culture responsible for the poor financial state of many teens and young adults?

5. Compare the taste of theater popcorn and homemade popcorn. Which do you prefer in terms of appearance? Taste? Why?

Does knowing that the homemade popcorn is healthier influence your choice?