Want to eat like the Founding Fathers this July 4th? How to incorporate their favorite foods into your holiday

Grilling hot dogs and hamburgers on the Fourth of July holiday is the epitome of eating like an American — but have you ever wondered how to eat like a Founding Father?

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Michael Politz, founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, revealed the Founders' favorite dishes – and how to incorporate them into your Independence Day feast.

George Washington's favorite foods included hoecakes, cherries and fish, along with hazelnuts, hickory nuts and walnuts, Politz said.