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A curiosity-filled newsletter about the cultural history of snacks around the world, by travel and food writer and author Doug Mack.

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“Yes, it's a newsletter about snacks, but that's like saying 'Dune' is a book about sand. What you get here is a look at snack food through the unique brain of Doug Mack, one of the best travel writers at work today, with fascinating dives in all directions into the history, the meaning & sometimes the utter farcical absurdity of snacks. (Doug's hilarious.) So well-written it often makes me try a lot harder with my newsletter, and while I HATE that (thanks Doug) I'm grateful too. Madly good.”
Mike Sowden, Everything Is Amazing
How toothpicks got fancyThe curious history of a tiny teeth-cleaning tool that became an elaborate fashion accessory and a fancy food-skewer
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The Hungarian snack fit for a fairA brief introduction to Somlói galuska
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Table of Contents (start here!)Your handy guide to every Snack Stack post. Start here if you're looking for something specific or just want to browse the goods.
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