The Cheesy Gas Station Snack That's Been Around Since The '50s - Chowhound

George Marks/Getty Images Cheese puffs are a fairly pervasive snack these days, with a wide range of brands and flavors to choose from. But back in the 1950s, these puffed, cheesy cornmeal-based treats were still in their infancy. A Long Islander named Morrie Yohai, who was running his family's business, began perfecting his own version of the cheese puff. And if you grew up in the northeastern United States,…