Did you know? While they’re often associated with medieval German monks, modern evidence seems to point to either southern France or northern Italy, circa 600 CE as the true point of origin for the pretzel. Today, however, we’d like to give kudos to the nameless, faceless, timeless creators of that prized pretzel variation, the Stick. Easy to fit in a shirt pocket, captivatingly crunchy, and helpful in any Groucho Marx impersonation, pretzel sticks are perhaps the ultimate interpretation of this ages-old snack. And Trader Joe’s Pretzel Sticks may be the ultimate interpretration of that ultimate interpretation. Golden brown, slightly salty, and tinged with just a hint of baked-in honey sweetness, Trader Joe’s Pretzel Sticks are equally great on their own or dipped in your favorite mustard, cheese dip, or even salsa. That’s just for starters: we find that they dazzle when dunked in everything from hummus to fondue, Chunky Artichoke & Jalapeño Dip to Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce, your favorite nut butter to our very own Speculoos Cookie Butter and everything in between. And, of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention their status as a consummate companion to beer of all kinds.