The Waffle Thread

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:03:09 GMT

Russ Jackson

You can buy it on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Malted-Pancake-Waffle-Mix/dp/B000ILEMAU
You will want one of these. http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-heavy-rugged-commercial-cast-iron-waffle-iron-/270656354549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f046038f5

I have bought several for under a $100 on ebay. A little black engine paint and a trip to a local sandblaster. They will clean up like new and last forever. I give them to people as gifts. I have three right now that I use all the time when I cook for my service providers. Make sure you put them on different circuts as they blow breakers....Russ
See Post #8 on page 1.

Doggoneit! They beat me to it! There's also some new, reasonably priced heavy duty waffle irons on that Amazon page.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Russ Jackson)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:37:12 GMT

You can buy it on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Malted-Pancake-Waffle-Mix/dp/B000ILEMAU
You will want one of these. http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-heavy-rugged-commercial-cast-iron-waffle-iron-/270656354549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f046038f5

I have bought several for under a $100 on ebay. A little black engine paint and a trip to a local sandblaster. They will clean up like new and last forever. I give them to people as gifts. I have three right now that I use all the time when I cook for my service providers. Make sure you put them on different circuts as they blow breakers....Russ
See Post #8 on page 1.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:24:19 GMT

boyardee65

For the last few years I have been working at a diner that serves Carbon's waffles. We lease the equipment and agree to use only their product. The mix is easy to use and the result is very good. I like to put a couple strips of bacon in the iron after pouring in the batter. Serve with peanut butter, banana, and syrup. You can put anything you want in a waffle as long as you have a nonstick iron. Experiment with different fruits, nuts and meats.

David O.

I went on Carbon's web site. If I owned that company, I'd do consumer packaging and build an Iron for Consumer use. They look good.

Re:The Waffle Thread (boyardee65)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:16:07 GMT

For the last few years I have been working at a diner that serves Carbon's waffles. We lease the equipment and agree to use only their product. The mix is easy to use and the result is very good. I like to put a couple strips of bacon in the iron after pouring in the batter. Serve with peanut butter, banana, and syrup. You can put anything you want in a waffle as long as you have a nonstick iron. Experiment with different fruits, nuts and meats.

David O.

Re:The Waffle Thread (leethebard)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:21:32 GMT

annpeeples

I would definately try sausage gravy on a waffle!!

Why not...I'll give it a try!!

Re:The Waffle Thread (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:04:14 GMT

Foodbme

Russ Jackson

Sometimes I add cornmeal to the waffle mix instead of some of the flour and add cooked ground sausage, diced jalapeno's and shredded cheddar cheese. This makes a great savory waffle...Russ

Sounds good! Does IHOP & Waffle House know about this??

I wouldn't know about that IHOP place, but I'm sure you could get them to top your waffle with sausage gravy at the Waffle House -- probably with the sausage gravy charge added.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:01:28 GMT

Russ Jackson

Sometimes I add cornmeal to the waffle mix instead of some of the flour and add cooked ground sausage, diced jalapeno's and shredded cheddar cheese. This makes a great savory waffle...Russ

Sounds good! Does IHOP & Waffle House know about this??

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:59:41 GMT

leethebard

While I love sausage and gravy, who'd taste a waffle with that heavy gravy on it????

Only one way to find out. Give it a try!

Re:The Waffle Thread (ann peeples)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:34:26 GMT

I would definately try sausage gravy on a waffle!!

Re:The Waffle Thread (Russ Jackson)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:49:09 GMT

Sometimes I add cornmeal to the waffle mix instead of some of the flour and add cooked ground sausage, diced jalapeno's and shredded cheddar cheese. This makes a great savory waffle...Russ

Re:The Waffle Thread (leethebard)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:37:42 GMT

While I love sausage and gravy, who'd taste a waffle with that heavy gravy on it????

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:28:12 GMT

MellowRoast

Don't know if I could get used to the idea of a sausage gravy waffle.

No big deal---If you like Biscuits & Gravy this is it's first Cousin! Just another form of dough. Some scrambled eggs on the side would just top it off.!

Re:The Waffle Thread (MellowRoast)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:22:25 GMT

Don't know if I could get used to the idea of a sausage gravy waffle.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:14:12 GMT

oigetit

I seem to be the only one who likes buttermilk waffles with sausage gravy on top. Is there anyone else? Anybody????

Take Heart! You're not alone!
We had a Diner back home in PA that served shredded chicken and gravy on a waffle. Very Good!
In Phoenix, LoLo's Chicken & Waffles serves the " Baby Ray" - 3 pcs of Chicken, smothered with Gravy & Onions, with 2 Waffles for $12.00!

Re:The Waffle Thread (mar52)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:50:10 GMT

Gravy?

ALWAYS butter and syrup!

(I admit to having strawberries and whipped cream.... a few times)

Re:The Waffle Thread (Michael Hoffman)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:38:16 GMT

A waffle with gravy? Not butter and syrup?

Re:The Waffle Thread (oigetit)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:25:01 GMT

I seem to be the only one who likes buttermilk waffles with sausage gravy on top. Is there anyone else? Anybody????

Re:The Waffle Thread (MellowRoast)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:17:12 GMT

Several years ago, Thomas' made a great unrefigerated waffle that was sold in the bread section of the supermarket next to their English muffins. It was an unbelievably good product, excellent in fact, and I (who detest packaged waffles) bought it regularly. Apparently, it didn't survive the marketplace.

Re:The Waffle Thread (MellowRoast)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:09:33 GMT

Waffle House does have a good waffle, and part of their secret is they add half & half to the batter. But Carbon's is outstanding, and I've enjoyed at so many good restaurants and hotels. It's available at reasonable prices on their website, and I believe I've seen it at World Market stores.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Dude111)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:46:22 GMT

I used to like these waffles we got from a store and mad @ home...oh my they were the best!!

I havent eaten waffles in quite awhile

Re:The Waffle Thread (claracamille)

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:03:10 GMT

Greymo

I think that the waffles from Waffle House are outstanding.

I second Greymo's Waffle House vote. I always get mine extra crispy with a side of country ham. Your waffle comes straight off the grill, hot so the butter melts right away.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:08:41 GMT

collinf

I also agree with the Krust-eez Waffle (or Pancake) mix. Does a great job for making waffles or pancakes.

Waffle House does okay with waffles but I don't find them to be anything special.

The Original Pancake House is a very good choice.

We have some restaurants around here called First Watch. I know they are in other parts of the country, too. They do a great job with waffles.

http://www.firstwatch.com/

Well, I'll be gol daged! We have them out here in AZ and I thought they were just local. They don't have a chain "Feel" to them and they don't promote themselves as a chain. Their food is good! A little pricey, but good.

Re:The Waffle Thread (collinf)

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:20:55 GMT

I also agree with the Krust-eez Waffle (or Pancake) mix. Does a great job for making waffles or pancakes.

Waffle House does okay with waffles but I don't find them to be anything special.

The Original Pancake House is a very good choice.

We have some restaurants around here called First Watch. I know they are in other parts of the country, too. They do a great job with waffles.

http://www.firstwatch.com/

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:06:21 GMT

kaszeta

Foodbme

Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles in Phoenix has the most unusual fantastic flavor to them but I can't figure out what it is. I guess I'll just ask them next time I'm in there. What ever it is----It's terrific!

I have yet to make it there on one of my PHX visits. I do love chicken and waffles... (when I had once a month trips out to the LA area for work, going to Roscoe's after we were done and heading back to the airport became a tradition)

Just make sure you go to the original location on Yuma St. They opened a second location but it doesn't have the same "Mojo". The floors aren't tilted and the walls don't talk to you!

Re:The Waffle Thread (kaszeta)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:42:08 GMT

Foodbme

Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles in Phoenix has the most unusual fantastic flavor to them but I can't figure out what it is. I guess I'll just ask them next time I'm in there. What ever it is----It's terrific!

I have yet to make it there on one of my PHX visits. I do love chicken and waffles... (when I had once a month trips out to the LA area for work, going to Roscoe's after we were done and heading back to the airport became a tradition)

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:06:39 GMT

These are terrific!

French Toast Waffles
Serves two
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated
4 slices brioche or challah pullman*
1. Lightly beat the eggs, then add all other ingredients, except the bread, and beat until well combined.
2. Soak two slices of bread in the egg mixture for about 1 minute, then turn over and soak the other side of each slice for another minute. Move the slices of bread to the waffle iron, and arrange them to fit.
3. Press down the waffle iron to make those waffle-grids on the french toast. As the waffles cook, they’ll rise and get all puffy, then start to deflate again. Take the waffles out just after they’ve started on their deflating stage. This ensures that you get a little of the crispy, and a little of the eggy insides.
4. Repeat with the other two slices. Serve with confectioner’s sugar and/or maple syrup.
*This just means brioche or challah bread in the usual white bread loaf shape :) Not the large mushroom-shaped brioches or the braided challah. Square slices basically fit better into a waffle iron.

Re:The Waffle Thread (Foodbme)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:45:21 GMT

Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles in Phoenix has the most unusual fantastic flavor to them but I can't figure out what it is. I guess I'll just ask them next time I'm in there. What ever it is----It's terrific!

Re:The Waffle Thread (leethebard)

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:26:05 GMT

Krust-eze that many mention above is sold in large bags at costco...makes a good waffle and great pancakes...I'll also second Waffle House...also good.

Re:The Waffle Thread (JDAStonewall)

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:32:36 GMT

This past Sunday at the Terrace Cafe in Charlotte I had a red velvet waffle with a cream cheese drizzle. It was excellent!

Re:The Waffle Thread (collinf)

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:34:36 GMT

THAT is a thing of beauty, Davydd. Thanks for sharing.