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John F Kennedy's Favorite Breakfast Was Full Of Nooks And Crannies By Erica Martinez Oct. 6, 2025 4:00 pm EST

John F. Kennedy grew up in a very rich and privileged family. His parents, Joseph and Rose, had multiple residences and employed plenty of people to maintain them, including cooks. It's presumable that the large family could have requested whatever foods they were in the mood for at any given time. With that said, John F. Kennedy's regular breakfast order, even into his presidency, was simple and relatable: eggs and toast. However, what he absolutely loved to eat for breakfast was waffles with butter and syrup.

The National Archives maintains a copy of President Kennedy's favorite waffle recipe, which was documented when he was a Senator. It's made with the thi

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