Waffle Iron Day
About Waffle Iron Day
When is Waffle Iron Day? This holiday is always celebrated on June 29
Waffle Iron Day, a June 29 holiday, celebrates this great kitchen gadget that makes tasty waffles. Waffles are cooked between two metal plates. A waffle iron is powered by electricity to heat the plates and create light waffles ready for you to top with syrup, and/or your favorite fruits.
By all means, waffles are not just for breakfast. They are good for lunch or dinner, too. Belgian waffles are popular for dinner. You can load them up with lots of fruits, whipped cream, nuts, and syrups.
The origin of the waffle: The waffle dates back to the 1300s in Greece. Greeks cooked flat cakes between two metal pans. At the time, they topped it with cheeses and herbs. Sorry, pancake syrup wasn’t around back then.
You do know how to celebrate this day…….don’t you!? If you don’t have a waffle iron, today is a good day to go out and buy one. There are also waffle and mini-waffle makers to choose from. If you are too busy to make waffles yourself, buy some frozen in your grocery store, or order them out at a restaurant.
Waffle Trivia
Amaze your family and friends with your knowledge of waffles. Now that you are a subject matter expert, use any or all of this waffle trivia the next time you enjoy a plate full of waffles.
- In the Middle Ages, people made waffles on round plates with images of Jesus Christ and other religious symbols.
- The word waffle first appeared in the English language in 1725.
- Thomas Jefferson brought the waffle iron to America. Of course, it wasn’t an electric iron at the time.
- Cornelius Swarthout patented the first waffle iron in 1869. Although, the electric waffle iron is not invented for another 40 years.
- The Waffle House once sold Chick-fil-A sandwiches.
- Belgium waffles have their roots in Belgium and France.
- The word “waffle” comes from the Dutch word “wafel” which means wafer.
- General Electric Company introduced the first electric waffle iron in 1911.
- Belgian waffles were originally called “Brussels Waffles”.
- Waffles in Sweden are a little different from those made elsewhere. In Sweden, they are heart-shaped. Furthermore, they are flatter.
- Frozen Eggo waffles hit the market in 1953. To be sure, it didn’t take long to become the top waffle manufacturer in the United States.
How to Celebrate and Participate in Waffle Iron Day
Food holidays are always fun to celebrate. Here are some ideas on how you can participate.
- Of course, eat some waffles.
- Make waffle sticks.
- Buy a new waffle iron.
- Make Belgian waffles and then load it up with toppings!
- Don’t waffle on the issues today. Make a decision.
Today's Chuckle
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History and Origin of Waffle Iron Day
Our research has not yet found the creator or the origin of this day. Nor, did we discover the reason why this holiday exists. There is little documentation about this holiday. But, in spite of finding little information about the creation of this holiday, we are certain one objective is to take our waffle iron off the shelf and use it today.
This Day in History
Additionally, here are more things that happened on Waffle Iron Day:
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theater burns down. (1613)
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed after an 83-day filibuster in the U.S. Senate. (1964)
- George W. Goethals, chief engineer for the Panama Canal was born on this day in 1858.
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