Healthier Microwave Popcorn (Paper Bag Method) Ingredients - ⅓ cup popcorn kernels - Optional: a small handful of M&M’s or 1–2 tsp sugar - Melted butter (to taste) - Salt (to taste) Instructions 1. Add popcorn kernels to a plain paper bag. 2. For fun, add M&M’s or sugar before popping (totally optional). 3. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal. 4. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes. 5. Carefully open the bag (steam!). 6. Drizzle with melted butter and add salt to taste. 7. Shake, enjoy 🍿 Why it’s better - No mystery oils or preservatives - You control the butter, salt, and sweetness - Cheap, fast, and customizable

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Why Pound Cake Hits Different in Black Culture Pound cake isn’t just dessert in Black culture—it’s a whole tradition. It shows up at every event: cookouts, holidays, funerals, birthdays, church functions… you name it, somebody brought a pound cake. It’s a Love Language When a Black auntie or grandma takes the time to make you a pound cake, just know you’re loved. It’s not a “throw it together” dessert—you’ve gotta cream the butter, measure right, pray it doesn’t fall, and let it bake slow. It’s a whole act of care. A Staple at Every Gathering There’s always that one family member known for their pound cake. And you better not show up with yours unless it can compete. A good pound cake is soft, moist, and slices clean—no crumbs falling apart. Part History, Part Heritage Black cooks took a simple recipe and made it their own—adding lemon, 7UP, sour cream, butter flavor, almond, marble, whatever made it special. It became a recipe passed down, not from books, but from hands and memories. Why It Still Matters Pound cake connects us to our people. It’s comfort, community, and culture all in one pan. No matter how trends change, pound cake stays. Discussion: What makes your pound cake the winner? How do you avoid it getting stuck in the pan? Share your pictures of a perfect Pound Cake