NATIONAL WAFFLE IRON DAY Waffle lovers finally have their day of recognition today June 29 ....Some people enjoy their waffles plain with syrup, but we like ours topped with berries, whipped cream, and syrup! Yum!!! Who knew a simple machine would make such a big impact on our lives! Waffle Iron Day celebrates this great kitchen gadget that makes tasty waffles. Waffles are cooked between two metal plates. A waffle iron is powered by electricity to heat the plates and create, light waffles ready for you to top with syrup, and/or your favorite fruits. Waffles are not just for breakfast. They are good for lunch or dinner, too. The origin of the waffle: The waffle dates back to the 1300s in Greece. Greeks cooked flat cakes between two metal pans. At the time, they topped it with cheeses and herbs. Pancake syrup wasnt around back then. You do know how to celebrate this day.......dont you!? If you dont have a waffle iron, today is a good day to go out and buy one. If you are too busy to make waffles ourself, buy some frozen in your grocery store, or order them out at a restaurant. Usually consisting of two hinged metal plates that are molded to create the honeycomb pattern found on waffles, the waffle iron is heated and then dough is poured or placed between the plates which are then closed to bake the waffle. It was around the 14th century that the earliest waffle irons originated in the Low Countries. They were constructed of two hinged iron plates connected to two long wooden handles. Traditionally these waffle irons were held over an open flame or set on a stove. The iron plates were made to imprint elaborate patterns on the waffle. Some of these patterns included, coat of arms, landscapes and religious symbols.Oregon track coach and Nike Co-founder Bill Bowerman, used his wife’s waffle iron in 1971 to experiment his idea of using waffle-ironed rubber to create a sole for footwear that would grip and still be lightweight. His inspiration led to the introduction of the so-call “Moon Shoe” in 1972. Further refinement of Bowerman’s design resulted in the “Waffle Trainer” in 1974, which then helped to fuel the growth of Blue Ribbon Sports/Nike. Waffle iron makers today offer a large variety of choices from waffle irons that make very thin waffles to those that can make waffle cones.
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:05:14 +0000
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