Let me tell you about the summer travel plan that started with a graduation, a 15-year-old black lab, and my complete inability to not brand everything and give it a…
There are food debates that divide cities. Chicago versus New York pizza. Carolina versus Texas BBQ.
But there is one food debate that divides an entire region, and most of…
Picture a room. Someone holds up a bright yellow marshmallow chick. Half the room smiles immediately, thinking of Easter baskets, pastel grocery store displays, and the start of spring. The…
Hard candy feels simple.
It’s the candy dish at your grandparents’ house. The bowl at the bank. The strawberry wrapper you forgot you loved until you spotted it again in…
If you grew up anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten snacks that started their life in Hanover, Pennsylvania, even if you didn’t realize it.
Tucked into…
When most people think of Fat Tuesday, they think of King Cake, but across the U.S., this pre-Lent tradition shows up in surprisingly different ways. From paczki and fasnachts to…
Los Angeles may be known for its celebrity chefs and Instagrammable food moments, but our latest visit proved that some of the best meals and drinks are found in cozier…
Every December, I find myself standing in the kitchen with a giant mixing bowl, a baking sheet, and an almost comical amount of cereal, which can only mean one thing:…
A Snack Society Field Report
Some trips feel like errands. Others feel like expeditions.
For me, a visit to Trader Joe’s in Western New York always falls into the second…