From Flakes to Fame: America’s Cereal Obsession

25/04/2025 1h 4min Temporada 2 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Heartland Hot Dish, we’re pouring out the history of breakfast cereal — and it all starts right here in Michigan. From the health-obsessed kitchens of Dr. Kellogg’s sanitarium in Battle Creek to the sugary, cartoon-filled cereal boom that swept America, we’ll trace how a simple idea for a better breakfast turned into a billion-dollar industry. Grab your spoon and join us as we crunch through the quirky inventions, the sibling rivalries, and the surprising Michigan roots of America’s most iconic breakfast!