"waffle iron" news and stories

Yesterday morning, I woke up with a waffle craving that could not be ignored. When I was fully awake, I stumbled to the kitchen and started the waffle process. Unearthing one of the three waffle irons I own (I realize that this might sound excessive, but I have a thing for vintage waffle makers and so buy them whenever I see them in thrift stores for less than $5) from my front hall closet, I plugged it in and whipped up some batter. The waffles came out nutty and golden and were the perfect foil for pools of maple syrup (my boyfriend) or apricot jam and yogurt (me).

Happily fed, I settled down in front of my computer and started to read feeds. Almost immediately, I came upon this post, written by some friends about the waffle party they recently had (waffles for everyone!) and was reminded that waffles don't have to be just for breakfast. I actually think that a waffle party is a great way to get together with friends and have some fun that doesn't require a ton of money or too much in-depth cooking. Once you get the hang of your waffle iron, it's actually pretty darn easy. They included the two recipes they used at their party in the post. The first is Alton Brown's basic waffle recipe and the second is a vegan chocolate waffle recipe from the Urban Vegan. I think I see more waffles in my future.

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For those of us you who can't seem to step away from the computer for longer than a half hour at a time, you may appreciate the keyboard-shaped waffles this design by Chris Dimino produces. His challenge was to apparently breathe new life into an otherwise outdated product (in this case, a typewriter) and created this functioning waffle iron. I think that qualifies as a whole new level of playing with your food.

(via TasteSpotting)

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It looks like the Slate missed out in their toaster test by excluding specialty and novelty toasters, but if "cute" had been one of their categories, these Disney toasters by VillaWare would have won hands down. Not only is there a Cinderella toaster, which prints a heart on one side of toast and a glass slipper on the other, but there are Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse toasters, too. Perhaps the most interesting toaster is one that will really appeal to children while annoying the heck out of parents: the Mickey Mornin' Toaster. It prints the unforgettable image of Mickey Mouse on the toast and it plays the Mickey Mouse Club March when the toast pops up. This toaster would make a great gift - that way you get to see it in action without having to live with it!

It may seem a bit early right now, but Valentine's Day is just around the corner and there is scarcely a moment to waste. If you are planning to cook for your sweetheart this year, you should really make sure your kitchen is properly outfitted for the task. What could be more romantic than heart-shaped cookware?

• A heart shaped tea kettle is a charming addition to the breakfast table or to serve tea with an afternoon snack.
• A heart-shaped Le Creuset casserole makes a beautiful cooking and serving dish.
• Heart-shaped pot holders will keep your hands safe and cool while you are cooking.
• Heart-shaped mini Belgian waffles are easy with this specially-shaped waffle iron, and just the thing for a romantic breakfast in bed.
• My favorite, however, is easily the heart-shaped fondue pot. Chocolate is a Valentine's Day necessity and few things are as romantic or fun to eat as fondue.