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A Bite of History: Chocolate Chip Cookie

by Suzanne Holloway
July 8, 2026

Ruth Graves (later Ruth Wakefield) was born on June 17, 1903, in Massachusetts. She graduated in 1924 from Framingham Normal School (now Framingham State University), where she studied household arts. Later, she worked as a dietitian, lecturer, ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Chocolate Chips, Cookies, Cottage Food, Food History, Food Safety

A Slice of History: Cakes

by Suzanne Holloway
June 22, 2026

Sugar, fat, eggs, and flour are probably the most common ingredients for any dessert, including (most) cakes. There is often a fine line in baking between cake, bread, and even cookies. The actual word “cake” was borrowed from the Old ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Boked Mixes, Boxed Cake Mixes, Cake, Cottage Food, Food History

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