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 “National Waffle Day” in the [...]
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Eat Vegan Waffles and Shout “Wout!” for the First U.S. Waffle Maker Patent
August 21st, 2008 · No Comments · News & Events
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Happy Våffeldagen! (March 25: International Waffle Day)
March 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment · News & Events
There are a few sites with information on International Waffle Day, or Våffeldagen, as this holiday is called in Sweden. A Holiday a Day has a nice little blurb with some additional links. It appears that there may be some confusion over the exact origins and meanings behind it, but regardless, it’s yet another excuse [...]
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Avocado Pecan Vegan Waffles for Two
March 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Savory Novelty Waffles, Vegan Waffle Recipes
This vegan waffle recipe goes well with a modest topping of vanilla soy yogurt or applesauce.
I decided it would be fun to have a “recipe for two” because the avocados and pecans seem somewhat decadent. Perhaps you could even hold a romantic candlelit waffle dinner. Also, because it doesn’t use the cheapest ingredients, it’s probably [...]
Tags: avocado·day·food·green·patrick's·pecan·recipe·st.·vegan·waffles
Vegan Orange Basil Cornmeal Waffles Recipe
January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Savory Novelty Waffles, Vegan Waffle Recipes
A local grocer was recently giving away some starting-to-wilt basil, so I had to find a use for it! Who can turn down fresh basil? I certainly won’t be the one to start that trend!
This waffle is about subtle style. The orange and the basil aren’t excessively pronounced, but they blend with the cornmeal, spelt [...]
Tags: basil·cornmeal·dairy-free·day·eggless·green·orange·patrick's·patty's·recipe·st.·vegan·waffle·waffles·wheat-free·wheatless
