In his seminal essay Self Reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson argued that all new technology comes with losing a skill or experience. The 'slow living' movement of the last few years aims to counteract this loss at home; people are increasingly choosing experience over convenience, pursuing making their ice cream, baking bread from scratch, and restoring vintage furniture instead of buying new pieces. Now, Rick Steves is bringing that ethos to movie night.
The travel writer shared his love for one old-fashioned kitchen appliance with The Strategist - a stovetop popcorn popper. Steves stated: 'This makes popcorn a ritual. A lot of people just have a microwaveable pouch for their popcorn or something like that. But when I’m cozy at home, and I want to have a nice movie evening with my partner — I don’t cook much, but I can make great popcorn.' Though a bag might be easier, Steves points out here that in many ways, a traditional 'popper' is more fun.
