violet replied: "For a healthy, no butter type, popcorn. Also, varied it by changing the spices to cajun style spiced. Sugar and Spice Popcorn 1 cooking spray 6 cup Popcorn, air popped , using no oil 2 tbsp sugar 2 tsp water 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground ginger Spray a non stick 13x9x2 cooking pan, and place the popcorn in the pan. Stir together sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a small bowl. Drizzle over the popcorn the spice mixture. To coat toss gently. Bake for 15 minutes in a 350 degree F oven, stirring once or twice. Take a large piece of foil and transfer hot popcorn onto it. Cool popcorn completely before serving. Store any leftover popcorn in an air tight container. ---- Cajun Seasoning Blend 1 T salt 1 1/2 t garlic powder 1 1/2 t onion powder 1 1/2 t paprika 1 1/4 t dried thyme 1 t red pepper 3/4 t white pepper 1/4 t chili powder Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container. Yield: 1/4 cup. ---- Microwave Brown Bag Popcorn 1/4 cup popcorn kernels, organic if possible 2 teaspoons canola or peanut oil Kosher salt, to taste Toss the kernels with the oil in a small bowl. Pour into a plain brown paper bag, close, and place on a paper towel on the microwave turntable. Cook on high for exactly 1 1/2 minutes. Or, depending on your microwave, listen carefully and stop the microwave as soon as the popping slows; not more than 2 minutes total. Carefully open the bag and sprinkle with seasoning. ---- Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn makes 12 cups 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add popcorn kernels and cover pan. Cook, shaking pan back and forth occasionally, until popping stops; about 5 minutes. Transfer popcorn to a large serving bowl. Add the butter, rosemary, pepper and salt to the popcorn and toss gently. Top with cheese and toss once more to blend. ----- Edit: Added a sweet and spicy popcorn recipe. Sweet & Spicy Popcorn 1 bag Microwave Popcorn 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp baking soda Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Transfer popped corn to a large roasting pan. 1. In medium saucepan, combine butter, honey, salt and cayenne pepper over medium heat. 2. Stir occasionally until bubbly around edges. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn; stir until well coated. 3. Bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. 4. Let cool; break apart and store in an airtight container. ----"

PenPress replied: "Puffed rice can be a good option."

BlueSea replied: "I'm sure they'll still be good by then. Especially is not opened. Sometimes I wonder when they are actually first put in the tins? Probably sometime in the summer. Hopefully they don't keep the unsold ones and sell them again next season, but I wouldn't be surprised."