Review on Joseph 45018 M Cuisine Microwave Multicolored by Kristen Rohr

Seems like a good idea, but the first popping seeds rip off the shutters, and then popping and non-popping seeds pop all over the microwave. I thought I didn't close the dampers properly, so I stopped the microwave, washed it, closed it again, and started it again. Same result. And the corn that REALLY popped open and stayed in the cup was tough and chewy. If it worked as promised it would have made a good single serving which is what I wanted. I also wanted to use it at work but it would be too big for the small microwave we have. In the interests of science, I poured the second batch into a black mug, and this time it worked perfectly. The lids stayed closed, each seed popping out in less than two minutes. Then, to be perfectly honest, I tried another batch in the orange cup and this time the valves stayed closed longer and only an intact core came out. I wouldn't eat straight out of a cup. Too hot, nowhere to spread the spices. I can test it again with a small amount of oil and see that it improves durability before deciding to return it. Edit to say subsequent pops were mostly neat and contained in one bin. Sometimes a few cores get too energetic and pop out, but don't repeat the initial router. The addition of oil greatly improved the flavor and texture. I get about 4.5 cups of popcorn from one batch (which is about 1/4 cup of unpopped kernels).