Necessity is the mother of invention. That adage certainly proved true for Ruth Graves Wakefield, the creator of one of the most popular treats ever.
Ruth was born in 1903 in Easton, Massachusetts. She received her education from Framingham State Normal School of Household Arts. She put her education into practice, teaching home economics, working as a hospital dietician, and as a service director for a utility company.
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So cool never knew the story of the origin of Choclate Chips Cookies
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Me either.
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Thanks for that educational post!
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