Is Garrett's Popcorn Really Worth $53 per Gallon?

[Kitchen Diva]

So one of my bosses (one of the presidents) LOVES popcorn. He has a tiny popcorn machine (like those movie theater ones) in his office and every day he pops himself a little bowl of popcorn.

I thought I'd look into Garrett's popcorn in Chicago and maybe get him a little something.

It can be as much as $53.00 per gallon container! What the heck?!?!? It's popped corn, not platinum or gold! Holy cow!!!!! That's a tank of gas and almost 3 meals worth of groceries for DH and I. I'm in total shock that they think a gallon by volume is worth $53.00!

So is it that good, or is it just hype? Don't get me wrong, I generally buy more expensive things, but just have less because I'm all about quality- but again... it's POPPED CORN!

Any thoughts? I just had to know before I took the plunge...

 

[pamperedbecky]

Garrett's IS awesome popcorn, but I don't know if that's worth it. Does that include shipping? There's a place here in Geneva, IL called Kernel Fabyans that I think is just as good as Garrett's. They ship as well. At quick glance, a one gallon of theirs is just $24, plus just $9 for UPS ground shipping. There's no tax. I seriously think it's just as good as Garrett's and to me it's better because I can drive there in 5 minutes. My favorite is their Nellie's mixed (caramel and cheesey). Yummy combo!!

Their website is Fine Gourmet Popcorn & Unique Personalized Popcorn Tins!

Yum!!!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Thanks, Becky! I just have a hard time spending that much on CORN! I'd spend that much on a good skin cream at Lancome, or a hair cut- but $51.00 for a gallon of light as air corn seems a little bit ridiculous.

I'll spend more on quality cheeses, meats and stuff like that, but not corn.

I like the prices at Fabyan's and will try them. Thanks so much!!!

 

[janetupnorth]

Yikes! We have a machine like that at work...we get a huge bag of popcorn from Sam's Club, salt from there, and coconut oil to cook it in from the local store.On popcorn - get him some kettle corn - YUM!

 

[pamperedbecky]

I hear ya...it is just CORN!! It still sounds weird to spend $24 on popcorn, but it is REALLY good and if your boss is a popcorn connisseur (sp?) he'll really love it.

Let me know how you like it! It makes me want to go get it tomorrow. Yum!

 

[PamperChefCarol]

Garretts is pretty awesome. Are you going to conference??? Bring him back a small container.

At our house, husband loves the caramel, I am a cheese person. I have to bring him back a huge bag. It's the last thing I buy before I leave town. If I bought it first, it would be gone before I left!!

 

[DebbieJ]

There's a great caramel corn recipe that you can make yourself in the Roasting Pan. I'll have to dig it up for you--or I'm sure it's in the files here, cuz this is where I got it!

 

[pampchefsarah]

Kacey, I agree that's a tad pricey for popcorn.

I have to voice my opinion, even though this isn't the advice you were seeking - NOT A GOOD IDEA TO BUY YOUR BOSS A GIFT!! While it's a really nice thought, it's not going to make a good impression (on anyone in the office).

Sarah

 

[chefann]

There's a great caramel corn recipe that you can make yourself in the Roasting Pan. I'll have to dig it up for you--or I'm sure it's in the files here, cuz this is where I got it!

I just made 2 batches of this last week. YUM!!

6 quarts popped popcorn
2 sticks (1 cup) butter - do NOT use margarine
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Heat oven to 250ºF. In Roasting Pan set over 2 burners, melt together butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 5 minutes (this is what develops the rich caramel flavor). Turn heat to low and add vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir well. The caramel mixture will lighten in color and foam up. Stir in popcorn. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on cooling racks, breaking up large clusters before they cool.

If desired, 1-2 cups nuts may be added with popcorn. I like to add them when it's cool, along with candy corn or candy-coated chocolates.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Garrett's is an institution! Each year at conference, we walk and windowshop. Garretts is one place we stop. Now...I buy a small bag for myself to eat while walking. (That is, after you have waited in line for AN HOUR or more!) But I do NOT see what all the hype is! It's good...but it's not THAT good! I would never spend $50 on it!

I agree...make him some homemade caramel corn or kettle corn. The thought would probably go a long way!

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