This is the way. Stove popcorn tastes better, is crunchier, cheaper, and it won’t go stale for at least a day, unlike microwave popcorn.

Love popcorn until a kernel husk slides down between my tooth and gums then I don’t. White popcorn isn’t as bad though.
Glass gem popcorn is my favorite.

My husband and I make all our own popcorn using a whirly pop popcorn maker on the stove. Much easier than shaking it! We use avocado oil which gives it a very rich flavor and then add popcorn salt. It’s quite good and for this particular occasion, I might just add a hunk of butter as you’ve suggested!