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Episode 219: Bakery Collection M&M's
vendredi 31 juillet 2026 • Durée 31:51
The Bakery Collection. You may think we are trying delicious homemade pies and cakes… but nope, we are trying out the Bakery Collection by M&M’s.
But first…
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Which M&M’s are we trying today?
* Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll
* Lemon Meringue Pie
* Cherry Chocolate Cupcake
Who are our Questers today?
* Kris - his shells are cracked.
* Matt - the Green M&M’s child.
* Amy - what the heck?
A History of M&M’s
M&M’s got their start with Mars. Forrest Mars Sr, who managed the Mars candy company, got the idea for M&Ms while working in Europe in the 1930s. He was overseeing production of Mars candy bars as a part of army rations. Forrest discovered soldiers liked to eat sugar coated chocolate so it wouldn’t melt as fast. So upon returning to the states, Forrest Mars worked with Bruce Murrie and created M&Ms (Mars and Murrie)
Some fun facts about M&Ms…
* Initially M&Ms were exclusive to the US Army.
* The M on the candies was added to distinguish themselves from the copycat competitors.
* M&Ms were the first candy in space.
* The movie ET was supposed to feature M&Ms but Mars declined and Reese’s Pieces were put in the movie instead, resulting in a 65% sales increase for Hershey.
* There are over 400 million produced each day.
List of past and present flavors
* Almond
* Banana
* Birthday Cake
* Café Mocha
* Candy Apple
* Carrot Cake
* Cherry Cordial
* Cherry
* Chili Nut
* Cinnamon
* Coconut
* Crispy
* Crispy S’mores
* Easter Sundae
* Gingerbread
* Honey Nut
* Hot Chocolate
* Peanut
* Dark Chocolate
* Mint
* Orange
* Peanut Butter
* Pecan Pie
* Pineapple
* Pretzel
* Pumpkin Spice Latte
* Raspberry
* Red Velvet
* Strawberry
* Vanilla Shake
* Toffee Apple
* White Chocolate
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
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Lemon Meringue Pie
* Amy - “It has a sickly sweet to it.” - 4
* Kris - “I don’t like these.” - 3
* Matt - “That first one was horrible.” - 4
Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll
* Amy - “That’s an interesting transition.” - 6
* Kris - “I can’t tell if I really like these or I don’t like them at all.” - 6
* Matt - “I wish it was more balanced.” - 7
Cherry Chocolate Cupcake
* Amy - “It’s giving cordial cherries.” - 6
* Kris - “Once you get past the black licorice hit, they are pretty good.” - 5
* Matt - “It gets chocolate cakey at the end.” - 6
There you have it. We give the Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll M&M’sthe Quest for the Best seal of approval. Maybe you want to give it a try? Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://www.mms.com/
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The pretzel business is booming these days. It seems like ever since Dots came on the scene, everyone is trying their hand in making a new pretzel. Well, today we have Pop Daddy’s Pretzels to give a try!
Also, I want to apologize for our lack of episodes! This summer has been ABSOLUTELY NUTS and we have had a hard time getting the gang together to quest!
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Who are our Questers today?
* Kris, looking skeletal
* Matt, hi! I’m Nate!
* Amy, welcome back!
Which Pop Daddy Pretzels are we trying?
* Yellow Mustard
* Beer Cheese
* Garlic Parmesan
A History of Pop Daddy (pulled directly from their website)
We get that question a lot. With a name like Pop Daddy, people wonder about the person behind the product. Pop Daddy Snacks was founded by Mark and Erin Sarafa, who were passionate—some might say obsessed—with microwave popcorn. Seeking a healthier alternative to chemically laden options, Mark began experimenting with kernels and flavors in his basement after purchasing a large popcorn machine.
Mark and Erin were thrilled by the popularity of their homemade popcorn, which they gave away for free for two years before Erin and their children, J.T. and Grace, encouraged Mark to turn it into a business. In 2013, Pop Daddy Snacks was born, built on the foundation of “Bold Snacks made with Big Heart”, and became Mark’s full-time job. They started in a small bakery in Metro Detroit, staying afloat by splitting rent with tenants found on Craigslist.
While the brand continued to grow and gain traction, something new was coming. In 2018, inspired by a family gift of homemade seasoned pretzels, they launched their new product line that quickly became a hit. With the help of Mark’s son, J.T., the pretzels went viral on TikTok and have become pantry staples and top sellers in the snack market.
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Episode 216: Super Stuffed PopTarts
vendredi 5 juin 2026 • Durée 19:28
Shrinkflation is real. Remember when full sized candy bars actually used to be full sized? And not $2.50 each? Remember when your bags of chips weren’t 75% air? And remember when PopTarts actually had filling in them?
Today we go back to the good ol’ days… because PopTart has a “new” product… (which I would argue is just their product from years ago) Super Stuffed PopTarts!
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Who are our Questers today?
* Kris, off the rails
* Nate, off the rails
* Matt, extremely off the rails
* Amy, trying her best
Which Poptarts are we trying?
* Crunchy Poppers Frosted Brownie Crunch
* Crunchy Poppers Frosted Strawberry Crunch
* PopTarts Super Stuffed - Strawberry Blast
* PopTarts Super Stuffed - Molten Lava Cake
A Mini History Pop Tarts
In 1963 Post Cereals adapted a process for enclosing food in foil to keep it fresh without spoiling. And with this process, they made a new toaster-prepared breakfast food. These fruit-filled pastries could be shipped and stored without having to be refrigerated. In 1964, Post unveiled this product, called Country Squares. But unfortunately, Post was slow to release the product to stores and six months later, in September of 1964, Kellogg’s swooped in, stealing the market with a new product called Fruit Scones. The first toaster pastries that were produced were all unfrosted. They came in four flavors. Apple Currant Jelly, Strawberry, Blueberry, and Brown Sugar-Cinnamon. In 1967 the first frosted Pop-Tarts hit the shelves with four flavors as well. (Any guesses on the flavors?) Dutch Apple, Concord Grape, Raspberry, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon.
Today, around 2 billion Pop Tarts are sold each year in the United States. The best selling Pop Tart? Strawberry, followed by Brown Sugar Cinnamon and S’mores.
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Episode 215: From bad to better snacks
vendredi 22 mai 2026 • Durée 45:50
It’s time to clean out the cupboard of all the foods we have collected but haven’t had a specific show to put them with! So we will call this Rando Snacks and Other Garbage. (BTW… sorry about the retching noises in this one, folks)
Which randos are we trying today?
* KFC Jelly Beans
* Butterfinger French Toast
* Harry Potter Butterbeer Kisses
* Harry Potter Butterbeer Goldfish
* Reeces PB&J Filled Pretzels
* Dots Snack Mix - Bold and Savory
Who is on this garbage quest?
* Nate, a little excitable.
* Kris, OMG Hufflepuff.
* Matt, smells like salmonella.
* Amy, subscribe!
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The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
KFC Jelly Beans
* Amy - retching - 1
* Kris - “This is worse than jelly bean roulette.” - 1
* Matt - “I don’t know what I’m eating anymore.” - 3
* Nate - “For the first time ever, we might need a spit bucket.” - 1
Butterfinger French Toast
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Episode 214: Flavor Swap Chips
vendredi 15 mai 2026 • Durée 21:33
Have you ever eaten something where the flavor and the texture do not match up? Well, I am afraid that is what we are running into today with the Limited Edition Flavor Swap chips.
Which chips are we trying today?
* Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Cheetos
* Cool Ranch Ruffles
* Cheddar & Sour Cream Doritos
Who is on this twisted quest?
* Nate, needs a theme song.
* Kris, hoggin’ the stank.
* Matt, aka Foley Matt.
* Amy, subscribe!
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The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Cheetos
* Amy - “The BBQ flavor goes away fast.” - 4
* Kris - “That heat takes over.” - 4
* Matt - “It tastes like spicy Corn Pops.” - 4
* Nate - “The aftertaste tastes like a bottom burp.” - 3
Cool Ranch Ruffles
* Amy - “Meh.” - 4
* Kris - “I don’t know about the ranch on that.” - 3
* Matt - “It’s too salty for this flavor.” - 5
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Episode 213: Dirty Mountain Dew
vendredi 8 mai 2026 • Durée 22:57
Today it’s getting dirty in the podcast studio. It’s time to try some Dirty Mountain Dew.
Who is on this dirty quest?
* Kristopher, with a t.
* Nate, with a t.
* Matt, with a t.
* Amy, without.
And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can join us on this food journey. All you need to do is… SUBSCRIBE!
And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate the support!
Burritos would not be the food that comes to mind when visiting Iowa. But today we have an Iowa Burrito showdown to see who does it better.Today we are trying national chain (Pancheros) vs local link (Greenhouse Kitchen).
Who is joining us in this battle?
* Kris, has the bottom burps.
* Nate, has lots in the chamber.
* Matt, aka Fresher Presser.
* Amy, subscribe!
And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate the support!
About Greenhouse Kitchen
Greenhouse Kitchen’s story begins with a group of friends and former co-workers. This crew all had experience in the local restaurant industry and decided they could do it themselves. And Greenhouse Kitchen was born.
100% locally owned, Greenhouse Kitchen focuses on fresh culinary options using only whole, clean ingredients. There is a preset menu, but diners also have the option to create customized meals. Greenhouse Kitchen presses their own flour and gluten free tortillas, as well as offering homemade sauces and salsas.
About Pancheros
Pancheros originally started in Iowa City back in 1992, founded by Rodney Anderson. Even though this started locally, Pancheros quickly grew into one of the biggest Mexican fast-casual brands in the country. Using scratch-made dough and fresh-pressed flour burritos (brought to you by The Fresher Presser 7000) and mixing all ingredients perfectly with Bob the Tool, Pancheros has the recipe for mouthwatering flavor.
Pancheros has grown over the last 30 years to 70+ restaurants in 13 states.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
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Episode 211: Convenience vs. Inconvenience
vendredi 10 avril 2026 • Durée 53:21
Sometimes you need something quick. You stop at one place and can pick up pizza, chips, soda, beer, cookies, and fill up your gas tank.And other times you have more time, maybe want to heat up the oven and you know, make your own food.Today we are trying Inconvenience (Papa Murphy’s) vs Convenience (Casey’s)
Which pizzas are we trying?
* Supreme
* Pepperoni
* Bonus! Casey’s Wings
Who is brave enough to battle it out?
* Kris, so humble.
* Nate, runs hot.
* Matt, one upper.
* Amy, overloaded.
And of course, thanks to our subscribers who are helping us build this small but excellent podcast! We appreciate the support!
Pop Daddy Snacks continues to add new snacks to the lineup and reinforce their commitment to bold, unique flavors. Today, Pop Daddy offers over 25 flavors of snacks, available in over 30,000 U.S retail locations and 4 countries. Through their growth, Pop Daddy continues to operate out of Michigan and further their commitment to BOLD snacks with BIG heart.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Beer Cheese
* Kris: “The beer cheese doesn’t come out very well.” 4/10
* Amy: “It has a little bit of tang but no flavor.” 4/10
* Matt: “It’s really salty at first and then nothing.” 5/10
TOTAL: 13/30
Yellow Mustard
* Kris: “The very first bite is mustard tang.” 7/10
* Amy: “This tastes just like mustard.” 7/10
* Matt: “They probably do a good pickle one since they pulled this off.” 7/10
TOTAL: 21/40
Garlic Parmesan
* Kris: “I would **** up a whole bag of those.” 8/10
* Amy: “That’s a good pretzel.” 8/10
* Matt: “This smells like crazy bread.” 8/10
TOTAL: 24/40
There you have it. The Garlic Parmesan Pop Daddy’s receive the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Maybe you still want to give it a try? Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://popdaddysnacks.com
Thank you for joining us on this episode of Quest for the Best. Let us know what you thought. Have you tried these pretzels? What were your thoughts?
Also, do you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next.
Thanks again for the support. Until next time, stay sane out there.
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Crunchy Poppers Frosted Strawberry Crunch
* Kris: “Good for a 5 year old because they don’t know any better.” 3/10
* Amy: “Weird and crunchy.” 3/10
* Nate: “Nope.” 3/10
* Matt: “I’m not eating this.” 4/10
TOTAL: 13/40
Crunchy Poppers Frosted Brownie Crunch
* Kris: “It’s better because it’s chocolate...” 4/10
* Amy: “That’s a bad product.” 4/10
* Nate: “Huh...” 3/10
* Matt: “Nobody does chocolate like PopTarts.” 3/10
TOTAL: 14/40
PopTarts Super Stuffed - Molten Lava Cake
* Kris: “I don’t really care for the fudge flavor on that.” 5/10
* Amy: “Yeah, It doesn’t need to be heated.” 6/10
* Nate: “It’s super sweet.” 4/10
* Matt: “I could eat this over some ice cream.” 5/10
TOTAL: 20/40
PopTarts Super Stuffed - Strawberry Blast
* Kris: “This is better than the fudge.” 6/10
* Amy: “It tastes more like a strawberry should.” 7/10
* Nate: “It’s pretty decent.” 6/10
* Matt: “This tastes different from the original strawberry flavor.” 5/10
TOTAL: 24/40
There you have it. The Super Stuffed Pop Tarts receive the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Maybe you still want to give it a try? Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://www.poptarts.com
Thank you for joining us on this episode of Quest for the Best. Let us know what you thought. Have you tried these Pop Tarts? What were your thoughts?
Also, do you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next.
Thanks again for the support. Until next time, stay sane out there.
* Amy - “The original Butterfinger was perfection. This is not great.” - 4
* Kris - “Hint of cinnamon, hint of butterscotch.” - 3
* Matt - “This is imbalanced.” - 4
* Nate - “Anything is not terrible after those KFC Jellybeans.” - 3
Harry Potter Butterbeer Kisses
* Amy - “This is pure sugar.” - 4
* Kris - “I’m not a butterscotch fan.” - 4
* Matt - “It’s the best one we’ve had yet.” - 4
* Nate - “It’s very creamy.” - 4
Harry Potter Butterbeer Goldfish
* Amy - “These just taste like graham cracker.” - 5
* Kris - “So dusty on my fingers.” - 5
* Matt - “These would be alright with a cup of coffee.” - 5
* Nate - “I would follow this trail into a chamber of secrets.” - 5
Reeces PB&J Filled Pretzels
* Amy - “These actually smell nice.” - 5
* Kris - “I had high hopes.” - 5
* Matt - “The jam ruins it.” - 5
* Nate - “It’s hard to do a dry jam.” - 4
Dots Snack Mix - Bold and Savory
* Amy - “It tastes very Dotty, but has a kick to it.” - 5
* Kris - “I’m underwhelmed by the size of the Rye chip.” - 8
* Matt - “If I was really in the mood for this…. 8” - 7
* Nate - “It’s good.” - 7
There you have it. Dots Snack Mix - Bold and Savory gets the Quest for the Best seal of approval.
Thank you all for joining us on this episode of Quest for the Best. Let us know what you thought. Have you tried these? Which one was your favorite? We would love to hear your rating as well.
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* Nate - “I’d call that chip for a second date.” - 7
Cheddar & Sour Cream Doritos
* Amy - “The flavor doesn’t last long enough.” - 4
* Randi - “The tortilla hits hard.” - 5
* Matt - “It’s the best one.” - 6
* Nate - “It’s alright.” - 5
There you have it. Cheddar and Sour Cream Doritos gets the Quest for the Best seal of approval.
Thank you all for joining us on this episode of Quest for the Best. Let us know what you thought. Have you tried these flavor swaps? Which one was your favorite? We would love to hear your rating as well.
Also, do you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next.
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* Kris: “A little more of the southwest ranch would help this out.” 6/10
* Nate: “Nice and tender chicken but I’m not getting anything that’s sticking out.” 5/10
* Amy: “I really enjoy the flavors, but there is a little crunch to that rice.” 6/10
* Matt: “It tastes like chicken and rice.” 7/10
Total: 24/30
Pancheros
* Kris: “It’s over seasoned. It always is.” 6/10
* Nate: “I don’t think it makes that great of a tortilla.” 5/10
* Amy: “I really just taste the grill flavor.” 5/10
* Matt: “I think this chicken is a little overdone.” 6/10
Total: 22/40
There you have it. Greenhouse Kitchen gets the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Check out their website to find a location near you.
https://greenhousekitchen.com
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