Like the majestic phoenix, popcorn assumes its true form seconds after exposure to flame and seconds before turning evil. Celebrate its many forms with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of gourmet popcorn and sweet treats at Kettle & Kernel in Ocala.

Kettle & Kernel channels corner candy stores of old, handcrafting each gourmet-popcorn creation and decadent confection with care. The popcorn roster ranges from cozy favorites, such as kettle corn ($1–$20), cheddar cheese ($3–$12), and caramel ($3–$12), to newcomers like root beer, amaretto, and a variegated array of fruit flavors ($3–$12). Luscious fudge ($12 per pound) lures biters into a satisfied lull, allowing a bombardment of sweet, salty popcorn balls ($1–$3) and a hail of hand-wrapped caramels ($12). Kettle & Kernel's Horsey Munch ($6–$36) bridges the gap between dinner and dessert with toasted cashews, pecans, and caramel corn drenched with white chocolate.

Dedicated to an accessible and sin-free delight, Kettle & Kernel also alters several sweets for sugar-free snacking.