Growing up, I loved going to the movies. My parents and I regularly visited the local theater to catch the latest kid-friendly flick; my grandma frequently treated me to a matinee show at the mall ...

Carefully lift the machine off the bowl and set it aside. MMM, doesn't that popcorn smell good! In most cases, the popcorn can be left in the bowl to snack on, but kettle corn makes the bowl sticky.

See the Ratings for the best choices in two flavors. Nice kettle popcorn is a CR Best Buy at just 19 cents per 1-cup serving. Don't assume that all products within a brand are of similar quality.