The Belgian waffle made its first American appearance at the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. Originally known as the Brussels waffle, named for the capital city from which it comes, the crisp-on-the-outside, airy-on-the-inside waffle was served two ways: the traditional fashion (plain) and with a slight embellishment of freshly whipped cream and just-sliced strawberries. However you enjoy your waffles, today is a great day to do so!

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