Perhaps you’d love to throw a vegan waffle party, but you don’t have a waffle iron, and you’re not serious enough about waffles to invest in one just yet. Or maybe you want an iron, but the budget’s tight at the moment. As the waffle party is intended to be a fun catalyst for positive change that is accessible to anyone, I offer several options for making it happen. [Read more →]
Hosting a Vegan Waffle Party if You Don’t Own a Waffle Maker
March 26th, 2010 · Vegan Waffle Party Ideas and Tips
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Global Vegan Waffle Party 2010: Good for Many Species and Our Planet
March 19th, 2010 · News & Events
If your waffle maker has been in storage, it’s time to get it back out and check out a few vegan waffle recipes! We welcome others around the world to host parties on Saturday, May 29, 2010, or any time in May or June, joining us for the third annual Global Vegan Waffle Party.
It’s as easy as signing up, inviting over a few friends, having them bring creative toppings, and baking (or even letting them bake!) some tasty waffles. Or, suggest the idea to your Meetup Group, or to a local vegan-friendly cafe or restaurant. The idea is to inspire awareness and change in a fun and relatively easy way.
The 2008 and 2009 vegan waffle parties in Pittsburgh and other cities were a ton of fun! There were even some vegan pancake parties (just add a bit more liquid to the batter). This year, we’re aiming for 80+ parties (we’ve doubled our original goal of 40+), because we have a fun and important project to catalyze next year. Your participation will help make it possible, as the parties are a springboard for greater change.
This year’s theme is “Good for Many Species and Our Planet.” As always, you’re welcome to use this theme or create your own. This builds upon last year’s theme for a few reasons including: a) May 29 falls just one week before UN World Environment Day, b) our town is the 2010 North American host for this, and c) their 2010 theme happens to be biodiversity, or “many species, one planet, one future.” We’re hoping that some of the leaders involved will catch wind of this and be reminded that dietary choices are a key part of the equation–especially if they see that cities around the globe are involved. As with last year, we’ll be utilizing eco-friendly party practices.
First, read about what a waffle party is and why we focus on vegan waffles, if you’d like more background. Then, please tell us about your party plans via the brief registration form. A few fun incentives for signing up early, including the Vegan Waffle Party Primer and some books and gear, are described there.
Vegan Waffle Party Primer
We’ve also got some promotional gear in the GVWP Zazzle shop, with any royalties going toward further GVWP promotion or charity. I bought myself a mug and some stickers to snazz up name tags and topping labels at our party. Thanks to VegCast’s Vance Lehmkuhl for the cool new logo! (BTW, check out VegCast #63 for the Waffle Party interview.)
Want a free or reduced-cost party? If your budget is tight and your event adheres to their guidelines, VegFund may lend a hand. (Actually, you’ll still need to use your own hands to make the waffles, but VegFund may assist with food costs.)
Want to raise money for worthy causes at the same time? You could even sell waffles as a fundraiser to coordinate with the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale.
If you wish to host a vegan waffle party, please let us know via the brief registration form. Also, please spread the word with this e-poster!
Deep Dark Chocolate Waffle Syrup
March 11th, 2010 · Sweet Waffle Toppings, Vegan Waffle Topping Recipes
This basic but delicious sauce has topped many vegan waffles, and has long been a staple of our annual parties. With a richer, more bittersweet chocolate flavor than most store-bought chocolate syrups, it complements many fresh fruit toppings, as well as vegan ice cream. Makes about 3/4 cup.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine
- 1/4 cup soymilk or other nondairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients except the vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Stir constantly and briskly over medium heat until half a minute after it begins to boil. Continue to scrape the bottom to incorporate any dry cocoa and keep it from burning. Immediately remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Don’t eat it all before you have a chance to spoon some onto a waffle!
Warm Peanut Ginger Agave Sauce
January 27th, 2010 · Sweet Waffle Toppings
This waffle topping recipe blends sweetness with two types of gentle warmth: temperature and a bit of spice. If you live somewhere with cold winters as we do, this can be especially welcome! Yields 3/4 cup.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (may be smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly. Continue 1 to 3 minutes, or until peanut butter is melted and mixture is well-blended and thoroughly heated. Spoon over your favorite vegan waffle, and do a little dance around the table. To add tartness and texture, top with thinly-sliced fresh apple.
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