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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Carsen Holaday

Teacher’s wild two-ingredient snack takes TikTok by storm

A high school teacher has gone viral for her atypical appetite, but one of her simplest snacks is winning people over.

Courtney Cook Bales, 36, has acquired a devoted TikTok following for her video series about her daily lunches, which usually consist of unusual, savory pairings that she puts together in her Georgia classroom. While Bales has used ingredients like whole green onions, marinated eggs, and spicy ramen, the snack that has captured the internet’s attention is simply made up of a sweet potato and a block of cheese.

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