Roaming Yeti Snack Society

In this flavor-filled episode of Snack Society: Test Kitchen , I head into the kitchen to whip up three different Chex Mix recipes — one classic, one spicy, and one sweet — and take a bite out of the history behind these iconic snacks. In this episode: A cozy crash course in the history of Chex Mix (did you know it started with Purina?) The Midwestern roots of Puppy Chow — and why it’s called that...

Mint and the holidays feel like a natural pairing. At least, that was the plan going into this Trader Joe’s field trip. In this episode of Snack Society , I’m tasting my way through some of Trader Joe’s holiday snack lineup, discovering which minty treats delivered, which ones surprised me, and which item quietly stole the show. This expedition took place during a Western New York Trader Joe’s run...

What is it about candy canes that makes them feel like the official start of December? Maybe it’s the crinkle of the wrapper, the rush of childhood nostalgia, or the way peppermint somehow becomes its own personality this time of year. Whatever the reason, candy canes are pure holiday magic , and that makes them the perfect launch point for our very first Snack Files. In this series, we’ll take on...