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National Waffle Day on August 24: Honoring Swartwout’s 1869 Patent

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On August 24, you celebrate National Waffle Day, honoring Cornelius Swartwout’s 1869…

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October 13, 2025

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Waffle Culture & History

Waffles in Advertising: The Eggo Ads That Shaped a Generation

Noticing how Eggo ads created nostalgic comfort, you'll see why these waffles became…

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November 3, 2025

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Waffle Culture & History

How the World’s Fair Popularized Waffles in America

Lured by innovations at the World's Fair, Americans embraced waffles as a culinary…

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November 3, 2025

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Waffle Culture & History

Waffles and the American Breakfast Revolution

Waffles have become a staple of the American breakfast revolution, blending tradition…

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November 3, 2025

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Waffle Culture & History

Waffles in Space: Can Comfort Food Travel to Outer Orbit?

I wonder how astronauts enjoy waffles in space, and the surprising innovations that…

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November 2, 2025