In Waco, residents can learn about a traditional breakfast food that was a staple in the American colonies. Hoecakes, made from cornmeal, have roots in Indigenous cooking and were later adopted by European settlers.

These simple cakes were a common breakfast food throughout the colonies. A notable figure who started his day with hoecakes was George Washington.

Further details about hoecakes and their connection to American history are available from KXXV News, which is celebrating America 250 with information about this traditional food.