Thursday, April 18, 2024

L'Eggo My Eggo

 


SAN JOSE - Embark on a culinary journey back in time to the bustling streets of San Jose, California, where the air was infused with the tantalizing aroma of innovation. Meet the unsung hero of home-cooked delights, Frank Dorsa, a maverick inventor with an insatiable appetite for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. As a serial inventor, Frank's genius sparked a gastronomic revolution, starting with the convenience of jarred mayonnaise and the crunch of perfectly crafted potato chips.

But it was the dawn of a frozen breakfast era that truly set his legacy ablaze – the birth of the Fraffle, a Frozen Waffle that defied the breakfast norm. In 1966, the sizzling success of Frank's creation caught the attention of Fearn Foods, Inc., leading to a savory acquisition and, ultimately, a dance with destiny in the arms of The Kellogg Company in 1970. Thus, the Eggo Waffle emerged, a crispy sensation christened for its real-egg infusion. Unravel the layers of flavor and history as we delve into the delicious narrative of Frank Dorsa, the culinary visionary whose innovations left an indelible mark on the breakfast table.

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