Give me some waffles, and its a
party. Rebounded from Thursday's low-point with a Saturday morning trip to
Waffle House - one of those icons that the rest of America turns to for 24-7 waffle-based solace (while, once again, we in New England don't have a clue - just like we don't understand
White Castle). Nothing fancy, but oh-so-good indented batter-based yumminess!
Now I'm flying back at normal cruising altitude, and the world seems right again. I know that a lot of us are waffle-centric -
sooooo, write in and tell us how waffles shape
your life. Are you a casual user, or a full-blown, Betty Ford Clinic, six-week-rehab type? What's topside? Maple syrup or fruit topping & whipped cream? Belgian, or thin and crispy? Inquiring minds want to know!
Give me some waffles, and its a party. Rebounded from Thursday's low-point with a Saturday morning trip to Waffle House - one of those icons that the rest of America turns to for 24-7 waffle-based solace (while, once again, we in New England don't have a clue - just like we don't understand White Castle). Nothing fancy, but oh-so-good indented batter-based yumminess!
Now I'm flying back at normal cruising altitude, and the world seems right again. I know that a lot of us are waffle-centric - sooooo, write in and tell us how waffles shape your life. Are you a casual user, or a full-blown, Betty Ford Clinic, six-week-rehab type? What's topside? Maple syrup or fruit topping & whipped cream? Belgian, or thin and crispy? Inquiring minds want to know!
4 comments:
I'm getting left behind here. First it was those Shrinky Dink things over at Kit Ten's, now it's waffles. I just don't have the same cultural references as you guys. I mean of course I've eaten waffles, but in the same way as I've eaten pizza; it's just another thing to put in my mouth, and doesn't exactly get my heart racing or anything. It's a bit like how I've never got the hang of the whole bagel thing, either.
I do remember the commercial aired in the UK when waffles were first introduced to an indifferent public. It tried to convince us how waffly versatile they were: grill them, bake them, fry them, spin them on your head. Probably the most popular way to down them in old Blighty is with a tin of Heinz Baked Beans...
Okay, I admit it: yes, I've been a bit unfair to New England lately, and I must apologize to all those left behind; it isn't such a bad place (but it isn't the "hub" of the universe as we were taught in school either...). It has been just too tempting to pick fun at N.E. - I'll try to be more balanced in the future. And yes, we did bring the world Dunkin Donuts (but then again, what about Tim Hortens?).
As to waffles and Blighty: I am sure you guys haven't had the full-on North American waffle experience (not from your super market's freezer, but fresh made).
Then again, I remember when we used to have lunch with you , Mr. C and myself and the conversations of food in Britain (Beer, Heinz Baked Beans and more Beer) certainly turned my head. So my friend, when you come to visit the States, we'll be sure to get you a plate of delicious waffles (with beans on the side).
Okay, now can we have some waffle comments please?
There is a light and airy quality to waffles (except, of course, for some family recipes, which are more pancake-like, than wafflish, so therefore, rather dense and heavy...). I prefer maple syrup and butter, although occasionally I do like strawberries. Thin and crispy (a la Eggo), Belgian, heart-shaped? Doesn't matter - bring 'em on!
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