I can now confirm that it is possible to burn microwave popcorn. My husband likened it to burning water – verging on impossible. But it is possible. I have seen it with my own eyes and unfortunately tasted it too.

Fortunately, I haven't completely lost my touch and managed to make some carrot and orange cupcakes. I used some of the many many cupcake cases that Aussie Rose sent me some time back. They taste good too, much better than the popcorn.