History Of Belgian Waffles

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Belgian waffles are a breakfast favorite in America known for being served with miles of heavy toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, or even chicken.This is not the cross patterned treat’s original form. Actually far from the lightness of its predecessor. These waffles were originally called Brussels waffles for the capital city they come from, but was later changed to Belgium. While Belgium waffles are enjoyed by many, Americans were first introduced to the sweet treat at the 1962 World's Fair, it has been through many changes in its existence, and still thrives in its classic form.
1962, a time when gas was .27 per gallon, at the World Fair in Seattle the waffle made its debut. It was not until the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, NY though …show more content…

Waffles have long history dating back to ancient Greek where they would hardly be recognizable, because they were not sweet, levend, or most likely enjoyable. These unsweetened cakes were called Obelios. At some point, perhaps in the 13th century, these began to be stamped with various designs ranging from family crests and landscape scenes to the characteristic grid pattern(Han). In the 15th century the Dutch conceived its trademark grid pattern, and in the 18th century the English finalized the name waffle. Many countries had a finger in the pie. When the Belugim’s turn came they showed up and created a delouse treat that is still in high demand. The Belgium's concoction has been through many transformation such as Americans loading it down and blanding it down leading to the overload of toppings to liven it up. Peanut butter, syrup, and even chicken these all take away from greatness of the …show more content…

Waffle and Dingos have many food trucks around New York and even a brick and mortar. Waffles and Dingos entice people by their sweet, sugary smell that fills the air. People still find their waffles still delicate and delicious and that keeps them coming back again and again. Waffles and Dinges still conformes with trends through serving the southern favorite chicken and waffles. Sometimes classics are are at their best with no need for revisions, such as apple pie or Coco-a-cola. Some things are just too great to change. Any way they are served waffles are a treat “It was quite an experience," Vermersch says. When people started tasting our waffles, they just couldn't believe it ... From the moment we opened, there was a line. We couldn't see the

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