http://waffleparty.com recipes & tips for vegan, dairy-free, eggless waffles & toppings Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:37:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Having hosted waffle parties for a decade, I've now been asked several times whether I'm ever going to put together a vegan waffle cookbook. It is something I've been seriously considering, especially given the fun I've had creating and sharing some recipes on this site. The idea of egg-free and ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/11/06/a-vegan-waffle-cookbook-seeking-your-vote/ This waffle recipe is especially great for the fall or early winter, and for desserts near holidays including Halloween and Thanksgiving. My wife grew up near a farm that makes delicious apple cider donuts, and laments that no vegan version of them is available locally. These waffles, however, revived some ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/11/05/vegan-apple-cider-pecan-waffles/ From time to time I try an existing recipe and decide that it still doesn't quite match the ideal in my mind. Thus, it's back to the waffling board. I'm happier with the updated version of the Sinful Cheesecakey Vegan Waffles, and would love to hear your thoughts. It's a ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/10/18/cheesecakey-vegan-waffles-updated/ In vegan waffle recipes, using soymilk, nut-based milk or water in lieu of milk is no big deal, and replacing the egg is often simply a matter of making sure there's adequate binding (holding together) and leavening (fluffiness). Baking powder and baking soda (and sometimes egg replacer powder, which has ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/10/01/xanthan-gum-your-gluten-free-vegan-waffle-friend/ Looking for a reason for a party? Today, October 1, marks the kickoff of Vegetarian Awareness Month, according to the North American Vegetarian Society. (By the way, if you haven't been to a NAVS conference yet, you should know that the food there is all vegan - definitely worth checking ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/10/01/world-vegetarian-day-activities-and-celebrations/ (If you're looking for the registration page for the Pittsburgh October 5 party, it's here.) In the worlds of politics and democracy, waffling can be a great thing! We're still waffle-ironing out the details, but on Oct. 5,  we're hosting a second 2008 waffle party here in the 'Burgh. This is ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/09/05/vegan-waffles-new-building-blocks-of-democracy/ While waffle irons may have existed in Europe for centuries before they were introduced in the U.S., Cornelius Swartwout patented the first U.S. waffle iron on August 24, 1869. This provided yet another continent with an alternative to the two-dimensional pancake. A number of websites refer to August 24 as ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/08/21/eat-vegan-waffles-and-shout-wout-for-the-first-us-waffle-maker-patent/ Someone recently commented on the Buckwheat-Rice Yeast-Raised Vegan Waffle Recipe, asking if it could be made without yeast. (Mandee, thanks for your inspirational question!) It did require a number of modifications, but here's what tinkering produced. These do have a different flavor than the yeast version, but I think they're ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/08/14/buckwheat-rice-molasses-gluten-free-vegan-waffle-recipe/ It's a very warm summer day here in the 'Burgh, as I know it is in many other parts of the world. To be honest, I'm slightly less enthusiastic about hot foods in July and August than I am other times of the year. Hence, my fewer postings during the ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/07/31/refreshingly-cool-vegan-waffle-treats-for-a-hot-summer-day/ Yes, at this point it seems like I could come up with a reason for a waffle party any time of day, any day of the year. Well, you're probably right! However, those of us in the U.S. celebrate Independence Day today, and one element of it has a particular ... http://waffleparty.com/2008/07/04/consider-independence-for-all-life-throw-a-4th-of-july-vegan-waffle-party/