This isn't about a restaurant. It's about your waffle iron and why you should be using it instead of going to a restaurant.
When is the last time you used your waffle iron? If the answer to that question isn't "within the past week" then you have not lived.
When I got married my wife and I spent countless hours pouring over our wedding registry. We updated it online, changed the quantity, added items, took them off and then added them back again. Yes we need 67 wash cloths and towels, not to mention 2 crock pots and 2 coffee machines. But, I haven't used the crock pot yet.
The item that we didn't think much of at the time was the waffle iron. We knew we needed one, and we wanted it to be round so we picked the first durable shiny one we saw. Some of the appliances, and other items we got for our wedding are sitting brand new in our cabinet. Not the waffle iron. We use it at least 1-2 times a week.
We use this amazing waffle iron with Aunt Jemima's Pancake/Waffle mix. The result? The best waffles in the world.
I have had waffles at a number of restaurants and none compare with the good old fashion waffles we make at home. They're soft, buttery and delicious. Personally, I'm not a "hard" Belgian waffle fan. I want mine to be spongy and soft. Aunt Jemima delivers this better than any breakfast restaurant I know of. The only exception that comes close First Watch.
This causes a problem because I love restaurants and I love going to eat at them. Why can't I get the best waffle in the world at a restaurant? How come a mix that involves simply adding water tastes better than Perkins, Bob Evans, Denny's, Cracker Barrel and Village Inn? It seems they haven't figured out that to make the best waffle in the world they just have to go to the grocery store and buy instant waffle mix.
On the other hand, I suppose I should be happy that the best waffle in the world consists of a $3 box of waffle mix and a hot wife to mix it up....however, what are your thoughts on restaurant waffles? Which restaurant has the best?
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Best Waffle in the World - Just Add Water
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Okay...the breakfast buffet at the Hyatt Grand Cypress...I've never had a better waffle in my life. The guy cooked it for me...there was, like, vanilla in the batter or something. Then I got to put whipped cream and syrup on it. For all I know, he may have just added some vanilla to Aunt J's mix. I don't see why not...because back when your wife used to make me Mickey Mouse shaped waffles on Saturday mornings, those were amazing! Maybe it's just her...? Ever think of that?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to say the Embassy Suites on Westshore (the state hotel for drama). By far the best waffles in the world. Who knows what the batter is, quite possibly Aunt Jemima, but they make me want to spend the night in that hotel just so I can get their breakfast.
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