Since embarking on the Neighbourhood Watch and Patrolling exercise, I have met some wonderful people and made new friends along the way. Community initiatives are always supported by lovely people.
One of the people I made the acquaintance of was a gentleman who I thought only had one business. Turns out Wayne has a couple with one of them being Pop Bite popcorn.
To date, Pete and I have been the old fashioned, oil in a pot and popcorn kernels kind of people. Then, Wayne asked if we would sample a few of his Pop Bite flavours; in return all he asked for was honest critic.
Pete’s first reaction was how he liked the good quality packaging and eye catching labels. We instantly noticed no MSG and no Tartrazine. How awesome to see a modern product with no artificial additives.
Wayne shared the intricate process involved in finding the right balance between oil, kernel and developing the spice mix all the while ensuring a good sealed package for enhanced shelf life. There has been a lot of research and hours in getting this product to fruition. Time well spent.
Pete and I both enjoyed the White Cheddar, Salted, Garlic & Feta and Salt & Vinegar flavours. We are still undecided on a favourite though so we will just have to keep at it until we find a winner. There was a lot of repetition in the house while taste testing – “We will definitely be buying this popcorn.” Clearly making our own is now a part of history.
I love how you can comfortably give this popcorn to your young’uns’ without worrying about them ingesting anything artificial. Great for birthday party eats.
Currently you can purchase Pop Bite popcorn at local Spar stores in the Eastern and Western Cape.
Now as promised, the giveaway. To win a Pop Bite popcorn hamper, leave a comment below. For additional entries, like this post on facebook or retweet the link. The winner will be decided by random selection and will receive their hamper directly from Pop Bite.
Sadly the giveaway is only available to South African residents.
Good luck. 🙂
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I had no idea popcorn contained MSG and Tartrazine, need to read food labels more carefully. I think I would like the salt & vinegar and white cheddar.
I think it is more the added flavours that usually contain the MSG and tartrazine Norma. I loved the salt and vinegar flavour. Gobbled a whole bag all by myself. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Hi Mandy, the pop corn looks wonderful!
It is really great popcorn Cheri. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
If I buy popcorn then white cheddar is the flavour I choose. It’s great you are meeting nice people Mandy 🙂
The white cheddar was Pete’s favourite Tandy. I will be getting to know a few of the volunteers a little better on Friday evening at a get-together. Have a lovely afternoon. 🙂 xo
This popped into my feedwheel and I remembered I never got my prize!
Hmm, that’s very odd. I will get onto them and see what happened. Maybe your popcorn has landed up with my wine somewhere… 🙂
Garlic and feta sounds delicious.
Hi Bam, garlic and feta is a great flavour combination. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Ok, I’m in for sure 🙂 Love the no mess, no fuss too! Did Wayne say if the rest of the country can look forward to these at our Spa’s too? Laura
I didn’t even think about the no mess, no fuss – a double whammy win Laura. 😀 Wayne would love to get into the other provinces but think that exercise will take a little while. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
love microwave popcorn
Have a great day. 🙂
Entering the pop bite popcorn giveaway .. fingers crossed!
Crossing fingers for you too Andrea. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Salt and vinegar flavour would be my choice!
Definitely top of my list Angie. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
you have no idea how much popcorn we eat in this house! Would love to win this one!
Quickly move to SA Belle. 😀 Have a super day. 🙂 xo
The popcorn certainly comes in a lot of flavours. I think my favourite would be the white cheddar. It’s great that there are no nasties in the popcorn xx
Always nice to see no nasties Charlie. Have an awesome day. 🙂 xo
Thats okay, but I am happy you introduced me to something new. I love popcorn but stay away from certain brands. Thanks for this post
Pity this giveaway isn’t world wide Kay. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Hi, Mandy,
lets eat a BIG bowl of the cheddar w/ wine and watch a chick flick! xxxxx
Oh yes, what a perfect idea! One day Kim dear, one day! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xoxoxo
Love the flavour combos! I’m with Bam on Garlic & Feta. Tasty!!! Good luck to all!
Julie & Alesah
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Thanks Julie. Its always fun being able to share with others. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
Exciting stuff people – we have 2 winners! Tandy and Laura, your hampers will be with you just as soon as delivery will allow. Enjoy your popcorn. 🙂 xo
Lucky winners! The lovely tenants of our newly refurbed house move in today. They are from near Durban so perhaps I shall ask them to bring us some back when they next go back to visit family 😉
How awesome to have South Africans moving in. Hope they make me proud and look after your home like I would. 😀 Have a beautiful week ahead Tanya. 🙂 xo
The wife was one of the first people we met when we started our renovations over 2 years ago – she sold me 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms to start with and we became professional pals. Her colleague sold me the house she is moving into with her husband who is also in the DIY/Renovation business and they are lovely people 🙂
What an awesome set of events. 😀 xo
Oooo…. I would throw all the flavors into a bowl, it’d be like a lucky dip. 🙂
Hope you have had a wonderful week my friend. Hugs and love. xox
What an awesome idea Anna! I have had THE best week ever! My Pete has been home the whole week. So special. Have a beautiful weekend my friend. 🙂 xoxoxo
I’ll look out for it at our Spar
I would love to hear if you have it where you are – there are so many Spars between you and me. 🙂 xoxoxo