How Bacon and Eggs Became the American Breakfast

11/28/2013

This article delves into the origins of the classic American breakfast of bacon and eggs. It explains how bacon and eggs became synonymous with the American breakfast through a combination of marketing, cultural influence, and historical events. The article discusses the role of Edward Bernays, a prominent figure in the field of public relations, in promoting bacon as a breakfast food in the 1920s. It also explores how cultural shifts and societal changes contributed to the popularity of this breakfast combination. Overall, the article provides a fascinating insight into how certain foods become ingrained in our cultural traditions.

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