About a month ago, Danny mentioned something about getting a waffle iron. I completely poo-poo’d the idea, mumbling something about how stupid that would be.
Then I thought more about it. And of course the idea was sounding better and better– delicious, actually. And not just any waffle iron. A BELGIAN waffle iron. The professional flippy kind. Just what every grown man wants for xmas, right?
I justified it as training food. Powerbars, bananas, gels, … waffles. Same category. Sorta.
Especially the pumpkin and crushed walnut flavored waffles that I concocted on xmas morning, topped with berries and powdered sugar. When your coach tells you to ride 3hrs on xmas day, you justify it with a Belgian waffle (or three). Momma Naj was diggin’ the waffles.
As far as real fun gifts (not appliances), I actually had a wicked cool surprise (combining my two favorite things: wanderlust-ful travel & triathlon) that I will get to on the next post. It’s too cool to stuff in here with Belgian waffles.
And my favorite Kiwi (Bianca) sent me the stuff that I got to hear about all through our treks in Peru: Vegemite. Thanks so much, girl! It just arrived and I’m actually quite perplexed. Not many calories. Not much fat. Not much protein. Not much of anything! What is this mystery stuff? It says YEAST EXTRACT. How does that work?! Sounds mysterious, but I’m up for the challenge.
I haven’t cracked it open yet, but maybe I’ll throw some on a waffle in the morning. Any excuse to fire up that waffle iron again!
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Vegemite — like eating ear wax in my opinion.
Now waffles, on the other hand, are a different story!! Bill is the waffle king at our house. His waffle iron tweets like a bird when the waffle is ready. You should chat with Katie about how she’s modified his recipe to fit her dietary needs. I believe she adds in wheat germ, flax meal, and chopped walnuts. She tops the whole thing with berries, bananas, and yogurt. She is also fond of whole wheat-pumpkin and gingerbread flavored! Power breakfast for power people!!!
I think Amy may have wanted this gift more than Danny. That’s not to say that he wasn’t the chow hound over those delicious waffles, but Amy’s excitement was difficult to mask, with good reason…..they were to bury your head in and die for!!!
It has been over 20 years since I have eaten a pancake or waffle and I was willing to go another 20, till that fateful morning! There in front of me was a grand platter of eggbeater concoction that was first thing I had a real taste for , however, Amy brought forth a beautiful plate dressed up in glorious berries, a small amount of powderd sugar,and a beautiful brown waffle nestled below. One for me and one for Alex, right across from me ,(in arms reach). I apparently forgot that I didn’t care much for waffles because before I could look up to inventory the other plates, mine was empty, clean, —ready for the shelf clean!!! I paused long enough to realize and remember that Alex really does not care for the batter breakfast and had comsumed just half of his. As he pushed it aside, I pulled it in my direction and helped him put some of the egg on his plate (good boy). At that point, he was just a week from having a total hip replacement so I knew his appetite was not his personal best . I wasted no time in taking full advantage!!!!
In case you’re wondering why such a long comment……..well this is what happpens when you don’t have your own blog. Thanks Amy for allowing me more “air time” than I deserve.
AMY!
As someone married to a BRIT and lives in full view of Marmite (the english version of Vegimite) it is DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my god. Sorry, don’t mean to offend anyone, but unless you grow up on that stuff it is awful. But, on the flip, Jerome HATES peanut butter…so….we have a vegimite versus PB war.
Oh ick….but, I am a HUGE waffle fan and love my Belgium waffle maker!
Glad you like yours! your mom is adorable!
I’m not a Vegemite hater and I actually got used to it when I was in NZ, but I don’t recommend it on waffles!!
Every man needs a waffle maker. Chris has one that makes waffles shaped like barnyard animals. Nothing says love like eating Chicken n’ Waffles for dinner. Take my word on this. Go for a big run then pan fry some breaded chicken, put it on top of waffles and covered it in butter and syrup.
HAHAHAHA I blogged about my first vegemite tasting with my Aussie teammate. tastes like soy sauce. advice for the vegemite virgin: spread REAL THIN.
Uh. Tell your Mommy that she is gorJESUS!
As far as Vegemite goes… one word: Ew
Breathe…
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