What is a Frisco Biscuit?
A British sailor named Charles Lightoller visited San Francisco in the late 1800s and raved about the "'Frisco biscuit" he ate there. Carl Merritt read that in a book and wondered: "What is a Frisco biscuit?" That little question took us on a long journey for the answer.
Additional Reading:
Ever Heard of a 'Frisco Biscuit'? Neither Had Many Maritime Historians
Is There Treasure At the Bottom Of San Francisco Bay
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