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Roaming Yeti Snack Society
by Beth Schillaci
The Roaming Yeti Snack Society is a fellowship of curious snack explorers, nostalgic nibblers, and adventurous flavor‑seekers. Join Beth Schillaci, aka Head Yeti at Roaming Yeti and founder of the Society, for short and snackable dispatches recorded straight from Snack Society HQ.From mall‑era favorites and regional roadside treasures to pop culture tie‑ins, theme park bites, and seasonal surprises, each episode is a small expedition into the strange, sweet, spicy, and wonderfully weird world of snacks.You’ll hear: - Test Kitchen experiments where we recreate regional classics and nostalgic favorites. - Snack Files deep dives that uncover history, lore, and pop culture tie-ins. - Field Reports & Hauls collected from grocery aisles, gift shops, gas stations, and anywhere snacks hide. - Snack Drawer roundups featuring the treats we actually ate (and what we thought of them).If you’ve ever packed snacks for a road trip before you packed your clothes, you’re already one of us.Snack
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Test Kitchen: 3 Styles of Chex Mix
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 thatThree Chex-based recipes tested and ratedWhether you’re prepping for a road trip, a game day party, or just craving something crunchy with a story behind it, this episode will leave you hungry in the best way.Recipe links:Original - https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/9853/the-original-chex-party-mix/Holiday Muddy Buddies - https://www.chex.com/recipes/chex-holiday-muddy-buddies-party-mixBuffalo Chex Party Mix - https://www.chex.com/recipes/buffalo-chex-party-mixSnacks packed. Playlist ready. Let’s find the fun.
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Trader Joe’s Mint(ish) Holiday Tasting
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, and while most of the snacks leaned minty, one festive wildcard insisted on tagging along.Snacks Tasted:Mini Peppermint MeringuesJingly Jangly (Holiday Edition)Dark Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane MarshmallowsDark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe-Joe’sSleigh Ride CookiesFind out what we thought about each, and which item won the MVP of the Haul. Snacks packed. Playlist ready. Let’s find the fun.
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The Snack Files: Candy Canes
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 one snack at a time and explore its history, where it pops up in pop culture, and, of course, how it tastes when we put it to the official Snack Society test.In this Snack Files, we’ll cover:A surprisingly twisty history of candy canesThe pop culture moments that made them iconicA Snack Society taste testSome places you can visit to get your candy cane fix.Snacks packed? Playlist ready? Let’s find the fun.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Roaming Yeti Snack Society is a fellowship of curious snack explorers, nostalgic nibblers, and adventurous flavor‑seekers. Join Beth Schillaci, aka Head Yeti at Roaming Yeti and founder of the Society, for short and snackable dispatches recorded straight from Snack Society HQ.From mall‑era favorites and regional roadside treasures to pop culture tie‑ins, theme park bites, and seasonal surprises, each episode is a small expedition into the strange, sweet, spicy, and wonderfully weird world of snacks.You’ll hear: - Test Kitchen experiments where we recreate regional classics and nostalgic favorites. - Snack Files deep dives that uncover history, lore, and pop culture tie-ins. - Field Reports & Hauls collected from grocery aisles, gift shops, gas stations, and anywhere snacks hide. - Snack Drawer roundups featuring the treats we actually ate (and what we thought of them).If you’ve ever packed snacks for a road trip before you packed your clothes, you’re already one of us.Snack
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Beth Schillaci
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