My parents have a wonderful, close group of friends that I've known since I can remember. We spend holidays together, and they feel like family. When Paul and I got married we registered for a slow cooker and a waffle iron. At the wedding shower, one friend gave us the slow cooker and the other the waffle iron. (I honestly can't remember which was which anymore.) They then proceeded to argue (in a quasi-joking manner) about which was the better gift. One insisted that you can't be married and young and not be having weekend waffle breakfasts, the other kept detailing all of the practical uses of a slow cooker. I think of these dear friends every time we use either appliance. I honestly do use them both a lot, and would be hard-pressed to choose just one of them. Some months, especially in the winter, I'll get really into the slow cooker and use it every week. It can be so convenient on days that I work. However, a good waffle is hard to beat, and as far as I know you really can't make one without an iron.
Anyway, I was glad when this recipe got chosen. I love recipes that are small twists on familiar favorites. My photos certainly can't compete with the one in the book--our waffle iron is for Belgian waffles so they weren't as thin and crispy as they could have been, I was too lazy to cut them into quarters, and I totally forgot to buy salmon roe--but these sure did taste good! We rarely have time for appetizers around here, so we just ate full waffles (sour cream on the side) with salad for dinner. These were a fun, quick weeknight dinner. I could definitely see myself making them again.
Yeah, I have a Belgian waffle maker, too...but they were still tasty. Cute story...I think we use our waffle maker a lot more than our slow cooker :)
ReplyDeleteMy waffle pan only makes little waffles, so I didn't cut mine up either. I enjoyed these for brekky a couple of mornings.
ReplyDeleteLove your post today. What a sweet story. I still don't have a slow cooker but it ocassionally pops up on my wish list. One day.
ReplyDeleteThese did make a good dinner, didn't they? I love that you think of the people who gave you a waffle iron for your wedding. I still make that connection with many of my wedding gifts after over 20 years. It keeps people you don't see often in your lives in an unexpected way.
ReplyDeleteLove your post! I think your waffles look delicious, and I'm with you, this is something I could see doing again, as well as thinking of other ways to do savory waffles.
ReplyDeleteWe liked these a lot! Happy you enjoyed yours and your fond memories!!
Nice story. I am glad that you enjoyed these. I think I will serve mine with a salad next time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post: must remember these two items the next time I need to gift stuff for newlyweds! Salad sounds good to go with this savory waffle!
ReplyDeleteCute story ! Yes, these waffles were really tasty. I too can see myself making them again.
ReplyDeleteSweet story…and quite honestly I don’t think I could do without either of those appliances! I loved these waffles! I can also see myself making them again…glad you enjoyed them too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice story! I don't have a waffle iron, but I do use my slow cooker quite often. I think your waffles look perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely story Jora! I don't have a waffle iron nor a slow cooker but they are both on my wish list for future purchases! Your waffles look great!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find the roe so that inspired me to take them back to breakast with an egg. I have a waffle iron but I think this was only its second or third trip to the kitchen counter. The slow cooker, however...
ReplyDeleteWe loved these too - breakfast, lunch - I could eat them anytime.
ReplyDeleteSadly, my waffle iron gets way more action than my slow cooker. Not too many meals hold up to my 12 hr + days... (I think that means I need a new slow cooker with a timing device)