History’s “The Food That Built America” returns this Sunday with a story that’s as American as, well, apple pie. Or, in this case, chocolate chip cookies. “Baking Chocolate Chip History” tells the surprisingly dramatic tale of how this beloved treat went from a happy accident to a cultural icon.
It all started with a teacher who decided to open a restaurant. Her invention? The now-ubiquitous chocolate chip cookie. But what began as a simple recipe soon sparked a full-blown war between food industry giants, all vying for a piece of the cookie jar. This battle for cookie supremacy led to the creation of one of the most recognizable packaged cookies in history, a staple in pantries across the nation.
“The Food That Built America” does a great job of highlighting the often-cutthroat world of food innovation, where brilliant ideas and ruthless business tactics collide.
Tune in to History Channel this Sunday, March 9th at 9:00 PM ET/PT to learn how a simple cookie changed everything.
