The original "Party Mix" recipe appeared in a "Life" magazine advertisement in 1952 and featured Wheat and Rice Chex cereals. The 1958 version would include Corn Chex. Have you ever made Chex Mix?

The basic recipe is almost endlessly tweakable. Gran's favored version- called Nuts & Bolts- includes stick pretzels and Cheerios. It's a popular variation even today. Have you ever adapted a recipe to suit your family's preferences?

In 1985, Ralston Purina introduced packaged Chex Mix. Over the years, more than 30 versions of this beloved snack have been sold. If you were inclined to buy the ready-made version, which flavor profile would you prefer?

We are a fourth generation homemade Chex Mix family. Even my son Dexter got in on the action- at fourteen, he began making it for his grandfather at Christmas. But gifting homemade treats to friends and family seems less common than when I was younger. Special diets and other factors make it a bit tricky I suppose. Do you make and gift holiday treats these days?

One of the best parts of making your own Chex Party is the way the house smells while the mix is in the oven. But Time Marches on. There are now Crock Pot versions. And the recipe on the back of this year's Chex box is made completely in the microwave. When making holiday treats or special family recipes, do you tend to stick to the original instructions or use some more modern methods and/or equipment?