Discover America—
One Snack at a Time
Curated snacks from small, independent makers across the U.S.—chosen for their flavor, their story, and the communities they support.
SMALL MAKERS • BOLD FLAVOR • REAL STORIES
The Idea
Travel has always been about discovery for me, not just of places, but of experiences. Art. Architecture. History. And especially food.
One of my greatest joys when traveling is eating like a local: finding the hole-in-the-wall spot, stumbling upon a unique farmers market, or grabbing something unexpected off a grocery shelf that I've never seen back home.
Though I can't bottle that sense of excitement, I can recreate it.
That's why I launched Snacks of the Nation.
Idea Becomes a Reality
Spectacular snacks curated from small, independent makers across the U.S., chosen for their flavor, their stories, and the communities they support.
Snacks of the Nation exists for people who love discovering the unexpected, those delightful hidden gems you find while traveling, wandering through a farmers market, or taking the path less followed.
We seek out small food makers with big hearts, bold flavors, and stories worth sharing.
How It Started, and Where It's Going
It all started with farmers markets, festivals, and similar types of events. While I learned a lot in a short amount of time, I quickly realized I needed to pivot. A new concept was needed to more effectively bring people the joy of snack discovery.
Battle of the Snacks was created. What is Battle of the Snacks? Battle of the Snacks is a new and engaging way to discover new snacks. Think of it like Battle of the Bands, but with snacks. The underlying principles will remain the same: snacks will always come from small U.S. businesses, will not be widely distributed, and will have unique flavors and amazing stories. But there is a fun twist.
Here's How It Works
1
Discover
New snacks with unique flavors and the amazing stories of the makers.
2
Purchase
Select the snacks you want to try. Buy for yourself, for friends and family, or turn it into a fun tasting event.
3
Vote
Taste the snacks and rate them. Ratings crown the category champions, who compete in the Battle of the Champions.
Battle of the Snacks (Live)
Residents in central Virginia, including Richmond, Williamsburg, and Charlottesville, will soon have an opportunity to experience Battle of the Snacks live and in person. The approach is similar to the online version, with the added benefit of tasting the snacks before you buy them. Just as you might sample a flight of wines at a winery or beers at a brewery, I'm bringing the same approach to snacks, with a competitive twist. Gather your friends or join others to taste and evaluate new snacks like a Top Chef judge.
I promise that this won't be just sampling a few snacks, this will be a unique and highly engaging snack discovery experience.
Please subscribe and follow along on social media for additional details over the next few weeks.
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New makers. Unique finds. Amazing stories.