We have one woman to thank for the invention of the chocolate chip cookie. Believe it or not, she had close ties to Framingham.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, a warning that this story might make you crave one of America’s favorite go to desserts–cookies!
For many, the chocolate chip cookie tops their list of treats. We have one person in particular to thank for the invention of the chocolate chip cookie. Believe it or not, she had close ties to Framingham.
Her name was Ruth Graves Wakefield. June 17 marked what would have been her 121st birthday; in honor of that, we wanted to learn more about her connections to our city and the story of the chocolate chip cookie.
It’s hard to imagine a world without the chocolate chip cookie. For many this timeless classic is not only delicious, its fresh baked smell and taste is heartwarming and nostalgic.
Though Ruth passed away in 1977, her legacy continues today–one chocolate chip cookie at a time.
Framingham had a special place in Ruth’s heart. She learned a lot of her cooking and culinary skills at what is now called Framingham State University, where she graduated from in 1924. It was just a few years after her studies here in Framingham that the story of the chocolate chip cookie came to fruition, and the tasty treat was born.
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This week on The Frame: Mayor Charlie Sisitsky unveils his $383.2 million proposal for the upcoming municipal budget as local leaders deliberate on financing the public school district’s operations, state officials provide an update on the General Chemical cleanup process, and coverage of I Believe Academy’s recent fundraiser and the Taste of MetroWest event.
The mayor unveiled the bottom line of his municipal budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday. That same night, the Framingham School Committee continued to discuss how they can bridge the gap between their budget pitch and Sisitsky’s.
Tens of thousands of runners, wheelchair riders, and hand cyclists finished the journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street this week, while about a half million spectators lined the 26.2 mile-long course to cheer the participants on. Thousands of those attendees watched the action unfold here in Framingham.
