National Waffle Iron Day – 2012

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By Terry Orr

What is a Waffle?

A waffle is a batter- or dough-based cake cooked in a waffle iron patterned to give a distinctive and characteristic shape. There are many variations based on the type and shape of the iron and the recipe used.

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Waffles are eaten throughout the world, particularly in Belgium and the United States. Common toppings are strawberries, chocolate, sugar, honey, syrups, ice cream, and pieces of other fruits. (Wikipedia)

A waffle iron comes in many shapes and sizes – and they have been around for hundreds of years.  Last year we shared history of the waffle iron.

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Waffles are one of those fun foods to make and eat.  There seems to be an unlimited number of recipes, toppings, and foods to go along with Waffles.  One such variation is a dinner time with fried chicken (my grandson Evan enjoys this meal).

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So go ahead, find a new recipe or make up your own and enjoy a Waffle!!

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Links:

http://kisbyto.blogspot.com/2011/06/national-waffle-iron-day-2011.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2331092_celebrate-national-waffle-iron-day.html

http://www.squidoo.com/waffle-iron-day

http://notecook.com/bread/celebrating-national-waffle-iron-day-june-29/

http://allrecipes.com/recipes/breakfast-and-brunch/waffles/

National Waffle Iron Day - 2011

National Waffle Iron Day is an important date on the calendar of every real breakfast lover! Who doesn't love homemade waffles? They are easy and fun to make with a waffle iron. After you mix the waffle batter, simply pour the batter into the center of the waffle iron, cook until golden brown, and voilà! Delicious homemade waffles.

The origin of the waffle:  The waffle dates back to the 1300s in Greece. Greeks cooked flat cakes between two metal pans. At the time, they topped it with cheeses and herbs. Pancake syrup wasn't around back then.

And the fun part of making Waffles at home – adding your favorite ingredients such as blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, pecans, strawberries, whipped cream, our just plain with good ole maple syrup.