The Academy Awards are over, and emotions are running high. (“Demi was robbed!” —anonymous coworker.) Whether you want to binge-watch the winning films this weekend or watch the losers in protest, this popcorn pick is crazy good.
Based out of a small production facility in Brattleboro, Vermont, our friends at Little Lad’s Popcorn make craft popcorn in small batches with just a handful of basic ingredients. The end result is one of the most exciting and interesting popcorn brands we’ve come across in ages. Perfect for elevating movie night.
Little Lad’s began as a bakery in Maine, which expanded to a cafe. Years ago, the founders were searching for a healthy side dish to serve their restaurant patrons, so they popped up a few batches of their family’s favorite popcorn recipes. Customers started asking for bags to to take home, sales took off, and the rest is history.
The secret is in the quality of the ingredients and a commitment to balance and simplicity. No one flavor is overpowering. Sourced from healthy and nutrient-rich corn with simple coconut oil, sunflower oil, nutritional yeast, and spices, the popcorn is crunchy, bursting with flavor, gluten-free, top 9 allergen-free, whole grain, and vegan, with no GMOs ever. Even the bags are fun.
Our friends from Little Lad’s visit our stores regularly to sample their wares, always to rave reviews. We carry their popcorn in all three locations. We recommend the Garlic Buttah, but all varieties are amazing, and we don’t use adjectives like that lightly.
Give it a try and let us know what you think! Reach out or comment below.
—Ken Davis, senior writer
