Disappointing
Had it for a year and it breaks. The plastic cog that drives the stirring mechanism cracked. Would I buy this again? No. Why would anyone put plastic into a product that is subject to such heat?
Very disappointing indeed.
Best Popcorn Ever!
The sample packet of popcorn that ships with this popper tasts very good, but the oils in it are not the most healthy choice. I use a teaspoon of corn oil, a bit less than half a cup of premium yellow popcorn, two tablespoons of Fleischmann's margarine, put it all in and crank over medium fire and have never had better popcorn! We have used ours for a year and I just bought four on the 4 for 3 deal for Christmas gifts. That made them fifteen bucks each. Unbeatable value! I suggest those who broke the gears used too much corn and got the stirrer jammed.
Fun, but I was disappointed
Ours burned the first time we ever used it -- and we followed the directions to a "t"; didn't use high heat. And once this thing gets burned it is almost impossible to ever use it again. Oh, well.
My husband loves this!
We have always had Friday night popcorn with the kids, and it has always been of the artery clogging variety...until we bought the whirley-pop. It makes a HUGE difference in taste. I know I should wonder why this would make a difference, but I don't care. The popcorn is awesome and now all we do is add some salt and dig in!
Pop into a delicious treat!
My Mom introduced me to the Whirley-Pop when I was a teenager and I have never been able to go back to microwave popcorn since. It is fun, safe for kids to help with and makes a perfectly healthy snack. I have found that adding just a touch of Agave Nectar to the oil while heating makes the popcorn taste like Kettle corn! There are a variety of ways you can "shake up" plain popcorn, but this way is my favorite. The Whirley-Pop is a inexpensive way to have a bit of fun with your kids while making a healthy treat.
