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Brown paper bags in Korea?

 
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Luna



Joined: 22 Feb 2007
Location: seoul suburbs

PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:55 pm    Post subject: Brown paper bags in Korea? Reply with quote

I need brown paper bags for making popcorn in the microwave Alton Brown style. So far I haven't seen them anywhere at all. I've looked in lots of grocery stores, but I haven't checked any of the huge ones like Lotte or Homeplus yet.

Does anyone know if you can buy brown paper bags here?

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mrsquirrel



Joined: 13 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you off out to pork some mingers?
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Luna



Joined: 22 Feb 2007
Location: seoul suburbs

PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mrsquirrel wrote:
Are you off out to pork some mingers?


What? I'm American (so i have no idea what you just said).

I want to do some creative cooking with my Winter Camp and making popcorn in the microwave with the brown paper bag is much cheaper. Plus you can add all your own seasonings.

I can have some bags sent to me - but if I can find them in a store somewhere I'd rather just go get them myself. Can anyone help me?
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kat2



Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea

PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've never seen them here.
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OiGirl



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Make your own from Kraft paper from the stationery store? Not sure if it's coated with something you'd rather not have in contact with your food...
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Hyeon Een



Joined: 24 Jun 2005

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well you could buy the popcorn that comes in a microwave bag, it's not that expensive. Or if you have access to a gas range just stick the popcorn in a pot (with a lid).
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butlerian



Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Luna wrote:
mrsquirrel wrote:
Are you off out to pork some mingers?


What? I'm American (so i have no idea what you just said).

I want to do some creative cooking with my Winter Camp and making popcorn in the microwave with the brown paper bag is much cheaper. Plus you can add all your own seasonings.

I can have some bags sent to me - but if I can find them in a store somewhere I'd rather just go get them myself. Can anyone help me?


I think mrsquirrel was suggesting, rather directly I might add, that you may want the paper bags in order to disguise the facial features of a rather ugly woman that you intend to engage in sexual intercourse with.
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Vicissitude



Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Location: Chef School

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I looked everywhere for those bags for the exact same reason you said with no such luck. Eventually, I had my mother ship some to me as part of my Christmas package. For those people who've never tried it, you should know that the popcorn comes out light with no oil and it tastes better than the microwave crap you buy at the stores. There's no comparison.
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Samantha



Joined: 20 Jul 2006
Location: Jinan-dong Hwaseong

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've never tried what the OP is suggesting, but they are also good for crafts, most must remember the paper bag puppets and valentine's day mailboxes.

I think when I'm home for Christmas I'll have to buy a couple of large packs and have them on hand for the "just in case" ideas.
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

butlerian wrote:

I think mrsquirrel was suggesting, rather directly I might add, that you may want the paper bags in order to disguise the facial features of a rather ugly woman that you intend to engage in sexual intercourse with.


Had some experience with this technique, haven't you Mr. B? Did you know that you should wear one too, in case her's falls off?

You are are a very dirty sex-addict, Mr. B., and frankly you are debauched. I am ashamed I ever got into an argument with you about something I cannot now remember.

I think I need a shower.
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mindmetoo



Joined: 02 Feb 2004

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get yourself a glass bowl with a thick plastic cover. Some even have a small air valve on top. Check for those. If not, you can poke some small holes in the top. Put some kernels on the bottom, just enough to cover the bottom. Throw that in the microwave. Works like a snap (although you'll need oven mitts to pull the bowl out of the microwave).
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Luna



Joined: 22 Feb 2007
Location: seoul suburbs

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone for your replies! I'm getting some brown paper bags sent to me in my Christmas package.

Since they're the type you'd pack your lunch in I'm pretty sure they wouldn't fit over anyone's head. Especially not in this country. Wink

If I come across a glass bowl I'll try that method out. Thanks for the suggestion!

Off topic slightly: Anyone have a favorite popcorn topping recipe?

(The eggnog thread made me wonder what other delicious recipes you all might have)

Mmm. Popcorn and eggnog.
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Luna wrote:
I'm pretty sure they wouldn't fit over anyone's head. Especially not in this country.


In Korea, in many cases, you'd need a lawn bag.

Seriously, SOME Koreans have huge domes.
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