My Daily Travels: A Big Thank You to the Germans Who Brought Us This Favorite Snack

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A Big Thank You to the Germans Who Brought Us This Favorite Snack

We visited the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery a few years ago when passing through Pennsylvania's Amish country, but I didn't realize how much the backstory had such an impact on the future of one of America's favorite snacks. In 1861, Julius Sturgis opened the world’s first commercial pretzel bakery... Sign in to see full entry.

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