They're more fun -- watching them melt and transform into a warm bowl of popcorn is a delightful experience. Plus, our pods combine a healthy cacao butter base, delicious flavors, and heirloom kernels in the perfect proportions so that you can magically pop a delicious bowl of popcorn without the hassle.

The popcorn is grown in Central Iowa by one of Cheerie Lane’s co-founders, Brad, on his fifth-generation family farm.

Good question because it's one of the most expensive options out there so we have to really love it to use it. Not only does cacao butter have a distinct nutty taste and smell, it’s also what we consider to be a "good fat." Plus, it has a higher melting point making the pod shape possible without any extra packaging or ingredients.

You mean the pre-popped kind? Or leftovers as we call them? Our popcorn pods are a bit more expensive to make because of our commitment to high quality ingredients and manufacturing methods. We only use the best heirloom kernels organically farmed by cousin and co-founder Brad, cacao butter, and the freshest herbs and spices. Sure, there's also the kind that you microwave with mystery ingredients, but try our popcorn pods and you’ll taste and feel the difference.

The stove is great and fun to watch, but our popcorn pods also work well in the microwave with the right setup. Be sure to take your pod out of the wrapper first. Then, choose your device. We may be a bit partial but we recommend our custom microwave bags. You can also place in a heatproof bowl and cover with a lid or a plate (warning: let it cool a bit before handling) or use one of the many silicone or glass microwave poppers out there. There's more info on popping your pods on our How to Pop page page.