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NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
August 24, 2021
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National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish.
In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.