If you were to venture a guess. What would you say was America's original snack food? Was it peanuts, crackers or popcorn?When Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492, he noted that West Indian natives were wearing popcorn corsages and using popped corn to decorate ceremonial headdresses. Today, it seems everyone loves popcorn. It has become a mainstay at movie theaters, sporting events and amusement parks. We serve it while gathered around the TV watching movies and as a healthy snack alternative to chips at parties. Some people even give and receive tubs of it as hostess or holiday gifts.
And corporations are getting into the act too, giving away bags of gourmet popcorn at promotional events and as holiday gifts for their employees. "Popcorn used to be something you flavored with just a little salt and butter, but we've developed a way to really turn on the flavor," says Anne Waggoner of Popcorn Universe, www.popcornuniverse.com.
The company offers more than 160 different flavors of popcorn so there's something to suit just about everyone's tastes. For those with a sweet tooth, Caramel Addiction and Peppermint Passion are popular. If you'd rather snack on something with a little more bite to it, you may want to try Hot & Spicy, JalapeƱo Cheese or Mexican Salsa.
If you don't like any of the 172 flavors now being offered, the company even allows you to create your own. "Our customers have come up with some real interesting flavors. Let's leave it at that," says Waggoner.
Popcorn Universe offers customizable boxes, bags, tins and buckets. They are great for everything from wedding and birth announcements to gift baskets and corporate giveaways. So the next time you're looking for a unique way to personalize a party, for a creative fundraising idea, or a special way to say 'thanks' to the people you work with, impress them with popcorn from Popcorn Universe. Log on to www.popcornuniverse.com to place an order.
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