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! Thanks for joining us today. As always, let us know in the comments if there is a new food you really want us to try out. Also, be a pal of the show and donate! 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. 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. Show Notes: https://popdaddysnacks.com/pages/about This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit questforthebestpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
