U.S. History
We Made JFK’s Famous Waffles, and Here’s What We Learned
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Like everything else they do while in office, the food preferences of the United States presidents are meticulously documented. The eating habits of the commanders in chief become the object of scrutiny, and can even help shape the popularity of certain dishes. Thomas Jefferson, for instance, is credited with introducing multiple recipes to the New World, including macaroni, ice cream, and French fries. John Tyler had a popular type of pie named after him, and Ronald Reagan was famous for keeping a jar of Jelly Belly jelly beans on his desk. The 35th president, John ...Read More
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