Kay

Is microwave popcorn available in foodstores in Paris? If not, I will take my own bags. I'll be there for a month ; even though its Paris, a person needs her comfort food.

John

I know what you mean. I'm always tempted to bring peanut butter!!!!!

rex

We have taken it from time to time (it was my father-in-law's life; it was his company) as gifts. It's perceived as an interesting novelty.

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Hirochei

The French don't eat pop corn in their homeland. It is too American for them.

Queenie

A microwave may be harder to find than the popcorn. They are not as ubiquitous as in the US. Check with the hotel/apt. where you are staying.

BTilke

Yes, you can. But it's not as good as American microwave popcorn--maybe it's the hydrogenated oil mix they use, it feels greasier. The popcorn is usually sold in single packs, rather than the box of three (i.e., Jolly Time, etc.). Also, look carefully at the label. It may be sugared, not salted popcorn. Your best bet is to toss a couple of packs in your carry-on luggage.

Rick

My wife always takes a small jar of peanut butter, definitely comfort food.

Scarlett

My version of French comfort food is now Nutella I would take the popcorn with you just in case..although I am picturing if it is really hot in the cargo of the plane and the popcorn starts to heat up~Lol~

Kay

Its settled. I will be taking my own popcorn since the apartment I am renting has a microwave. I have heard about the lack of peanut butter in Paris; I can live without it, but do not feel the same about popcorn. Thanks for the replies. Its funny the things that come to mind when you start making serious plans for a trip.

Lesli

I guess I am one of the few in the US who does not own a microwave. On rare occasion when I want popcorn, I make it the old-fashioned way - in a saucepan, on top of the stove. I had to search pretty hard to find NON-microwave popcorn the last time I wanted to buy some. Once I did find it though, it was cheap! (And without the chemical flavoring and excess packaging that seem unavoidable in the microwave variety.) To each his/her own....

I think it rather sad that my small nephews have never seen Jiffy Pop.

Nutella

I agree with Lesli. Just put some olive oil (that you buy in Paris) at the bottom of a pan, add some popcorn kernels, and voila! Much better than that horrible nuked stuff!

kismetchimera

I make certain to bring some peanut butter for my French niece..She simply adore it..other than that I leave the food at home. I cant wait to go back to italy and eat all the fantastic food!! I must have gained five pounds just thinking about it!!!

BTilke

Olive oil? When I'm visiting my parents in the states, I make popcorn the "traditional way" (in an old, rickety, avocado-green, battered but still working West Bend popcorn popper) and always use vegetable oil (which is easily available in Paris; you can also find regular, nonmicrowave popcorn). Olive oil would add a different taste.

Nutella

I've been using olive oil for years, I think the popcorn comes out great! But use any kind of oil you like. I just thought if someone is staying in Paris for a month, they'd more likely buy a bottle of olive oil than the other stuff. In any case, bon apetit : )