I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
(I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)

I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.

So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. I'm thinking I'll start
with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
bottom. I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. And I'm looking
forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
powder ones I made today.

I have one waffle maker and yes with a family of four you are waiting for a
waffle. Then you wait really long for a 2nd if you're so inclined.

My dad bought a double sided fancy dancy Belgian waffle maker. It wasn't
cheap. He sits it at the table and can crank out waffles pretty fast with
it. I was impressed. Not enough to work the price of it into my budget.
So, I'll just enjoy it when I visit him.

Lynne

"jj" > wrote in message
...
>I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.
>
> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. I'm thinking I'll start
> with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
> bottom. I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
> trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. And I'm looking
> forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
> powder ones I made today.

In article >,
(jj) wrote:


> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more.

If you are using electricity, you might want to do some quick
calculations. It would not be unusual to only be able to use one waffle
iron per electrical circuit. I only have one electrical circuit in my
kitchen. For three, I would need one in the kitchen, one in the
bathroom and one in the bedroom.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Dan Abel > wrote:
> (jj) wrote:
>> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more.
>If you are using electricity, you might want to do some quick
>calculations. It would not be unusual to only be able to use one waffle
>iron per electrical circuit. I only have one electrical circuit in my
>kitchen. For three, I would need one in the kitchen, one in the
>bathroom and one in the bedroom.

Excellent point. I'm assuming 20 Amp breakers for ~2400 watts and I
am not sure how many circuits I have in my kitchen. I'll go look at my
panel. A couple of nights ago I was a nerd and checked the current
draw of my crock pot - 1.2 A on low and 1.7 A on high. The meter can
only do 10 Amps unfused so I have to be careful. :-) I should be a
bigger nerd and get a clamp on Ammeter. Someday.

jj wrote:
> I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.
>
> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. I'm thinking I'll start
> with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
> bottom. I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
> trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. And I'm looking
> forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
> powder ones I made today.

This is a problem with making waffles at home. My suggestion is to get a
big waffle iron. I found I could cook a batch in half the time or less.

I don't have one of those flippable waffle irons but the plastic housing
on my iron allows me to flip the iron upside down before pouring in the
batter then immediately flip the iron over. Of course you'll have to
make sure to close the iron first. This works as well as those fancy
schmancy flip irons. As a practical matter, you can only do this with
the smaller units. :-)

I use a pancake mix myself. Adding a quantity of rice flour to the mix
before adding the wet ingredients will give your waffles a lighter, more
crispy texture.

dsi1 wrote:

> I don't have one of those flippable waffle irons but the plastic housing
> on my iron allows me to flip the iron upside down before pouring in the
> batter then immediately flip the iron over. Of course you'll have to
> make sure to close the iron first. This works as well as those fancy
> schmancy flip irons. As a practical matter, you can only do this with
> the smaller units. :-)

After thinking about this a bit, I realized that I had a Salton unit.
These have a little flippy thing that locks the halves together. It
might be that this little trick might not work if you have no such lock
on your iron. As I recall, my big iron has the flippy thing and I do
flip that one too.

If you're interested in waffle irons, you might want to check out the
used irons available on eBay. Some of those are real funky old things
that have very dubious skinny power cords. From the wide range of units,
it's obvious that waffles were probably a very popular part of our
breakfast culture in the past, although that's not the case these days.

"jj" > wrote in message
>
> Excellent point. I'm assuming 20 Amp breakers for ~2400 watts and I
> am not sure how many circuits I have in my kitchen. I'll go look at my
> panel.

But you won't get 2400 watts from it safely. Loading should be no more than
85%, usually less for resistive hating for a long time.

dsi1 wrote:

> This is a problem with making waffles at home. My suggestion is to get a
> big waffle iron. I found I could cook a batch in half the time or less.
>
> I don't have one of those flippable waffle irons but the plastic housing
> on my iron allows me to flip the iron upside down before pouring in the
> batter then immediately flip the iron over. Of course you'll have to
> make sure to close the iron first. This works as well as those fancy
> schmancy flip irons. As a practical matter, you can only do this with
> the smaller units. :-)
>
> I use a pancake mix myself. Adding a quantity of rice flour to the mix
> before adding the wet ingredients will give your waffles a lighter, more
> crispy texture.

I thought that was the reason for separating the eggs and beating the
whites and folding them into the batter. My waffles turn out nice and
crispy.

We have only one waffle iron. You can make them and keep them in a warm
oven until ready to serve, but don't stack them or they are likely to
soften up. We use our waffle iron at least once a month.

Dave Smith said...

> dsi1 wrote:
>
>> This is a problem with making waffles at home. My suggestion is to get a
>> big waffle iron. I found I could cook a batch in half the time or less.
>>
>> I don't have one of those flippable waffle irons but the plastic housing
>> on my iron allows me to flip the iron upside down before pouring in the
>> batter then immediately flip the iron over. Of course you'll have to
>> make sure to close the iron first. This works as well as those fancy
>> schmancy flip irons. As a practical matter, you can only do this with
>> the smaller units. :-)
>>
>> I use a pancake mix myself. Adding a quantity of rice flour to the mix
>> before adding the wet ingredients will give your waffles a lighter, more
>> crispy texture.
>
> I thought that was the reason for separating the eggs and beating the
> whites and folding them into the batter. My waffles turn out nice and
> crispy.
>
> We have only one waffle iron. You can make them and keep them in a warm
> oven until ready to serve, but don't stack them or they are likely to
> soften up. We use our waffle iron at least once a month.


My electric waffle iron makes probably 8" round regular (not Belgian)
waffles and has a criss-cross groove so it's easy to slice into four "pizza
slices" and stack them up.

MINT condition, $20 OBO. Buyer pays shipping.

Used once!

PITA to clean!

Andy

jj said...

> I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.


My electric waffle iron makes probably 8" round regular (not Belgian)
waffles and has E<->W, N<->S grooves so it's easy to slice into four "pizza
slices" and stack them up. Keeps 'em a bit hotter, longer.

MINT condition, $20 OBO. Buyer pays shipping.

Used once!

PITA to clean!

Andy

"jj" > wrote in message
...
>I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.
>
> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. I'm thinking I'll start
> with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
> bottom. I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
> trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. And I'm looking
> forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
> powder ones I made today.

I have 3.

A new cusinart that makes 6 waffles.
A new (El Creapo) that make 1 round
An old (1920's) Proctor Schwartz (sp)

Proctor Model 1516 Waffle Iron
http://www.toastercentral.com/waffles2.htm

Dimitri

"jj" > wrote in message
...
>I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.

They can be held in a hot oven. Just don't stack them.

Dimitri said...

>
> "jj" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
>> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
>> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>>
>> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
>> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
>> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.
>>
>> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. I'm thinking I'll start
>> with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
>> bottom. I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
>> trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. And I'm looking
>> forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
>> powder ones I made today.
>
> I have 3.
>
> A new cusinart that makes 6 waffles.
> A new (El Creapo) that make 1 round
> An old (1920's) Proctor Schwartz (sp)
>
> Proctor Model 1516 Waffle Iron
> http://www.toastercentral.com/waffles2.htm
>
> Dimitri


Dimitri,

That's NOT a waffle iron! It's a CONVERSATION PIECE!!!

Just WHO do you think you're kidding??? <VBG>

Thanks,

Andy

I have two: My grandma's waffle iron that doesn't work is down in the
basement because I think I will be able to fix it someday. I also have
a cheap Belgian waffle maker (paid $5 for it new) that does a pretty
good job actually, in the kitchen where it gets used a couple of times
per year. I like the old waffle pattern with the small holes much
better than the Belgian style with the big holes; I'm not sure why, but
that's the main reason I still have Grandma's old Sears waffle iron.

I should have bought two of the $5 irons just to speed up production.

Bob

zxcvbob said...

> My grandma's waffle iron that doesn't work is down in the
> basement because I think I will be able to fix it someday.


zxcvbob,

I, Andy, of sound mind and judgment do hereforeto bequeath you MY basement!!!

Andy AND the Evil Twin!!!

On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:04:26 -0800, Dan Abel wrote:

> In article >,
> (jj) wrote:
>
>> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more.
>
> If you are using electricity, you might want to do some quick
> calculations. It would not be unusual to only be able to use one waffle
> iron per electrical circuit. I only have one electrical circuit in my
> kitchen. For three, I would need one in the kitchen, one in the
> bathroom and one in the bedroom.

'making waffles in the bedroom' sounds salacious. though it's better than
'making waffles in the bathroom,' i guess.

your pal,
blakle

In article >,
(jj) wrote:

> I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. Mmmmmm.
> (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.
>
> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. I'm thinking I'll start
> with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
> bottom. I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
> trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. And I'm looking
> forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
> powder ones I made today.

Whatever floats your boat, but I have enough trouble storing one,
nevermind three or more. Overkill. I'm still kicking myself for
getting rid of the 50-year-old big square waffle maker I once had --
AIR, it was kind of putzy to clean, but it made 4 squares at a time,
each ~ 4x4". Dang! Now I have a small Oster that makes two squares.
Not Belgian-waffle-deep, just regular. It bakes fast, so I don't
generally have anyone twirling a fork with impatience. You must eat
fast if production can't keep up with production.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
http://gallery.me.com/barbschaller/100041
-- a woman my age shouldn't
have this much fun!

"Andy" > wrote in message +>
> My electric waffle iron makes probably 8" round regular (not Belgian)
> waffles and has E<->W, N<->S grooves so it's easy to slice into four
> "pizza
> slices" and stack them up. Keeps 'em a bit hotter, longer.
>
> MINT condition, $20 OBO. Buyer pays shipping.
>
> Used once!
>
> PITA to clean!
>
> Andy

You have to break it in. Once you do, it is easy to clean, just wipe with a
paper towel.

Mix up a batch of waffle batter. Heat the iron and spray heavily with Pam
or brush on a lot more oil than you think you'd ever need. Make a waffle
and be sure it is well cooked before opening it. Once done, toss it as it
is probably inedible. Do that maybe one more time and you are good to go
forever. The first waffle may need a light spray of Pam after the initial
break in.

Andy wrote:
>
>>
>
> My electric waffle iron makes probably 8" round regular (not Belgian)
> waffles and has a criss-cross groove so it's easy to slice into four "pizza
> slices" and stack them up.
>
> MINT condition, $20 OBO. Buyer pays shipping.
>
> Used once!
>
> PITA to clean!
>

I imagine that waffle irons are one of those things that can be picked
up at garage sales in unused or hardly used condition. Lots of people
have waffle irons and never use them. I don't really understand why.
Waffles are easy enough to make, and they are delicious. Most people
seem to like them.

Edwin Pawlowski said...

>
> "Andy" > wrote in message +>
>> My electric waffle iron makes probably 8" round regular (not Belgian)
>> waffles and has E<->W, N<->S grooves so it's easy to slice into four
>> "pizza
>> slices" and stack them up. Keeps 'em a bit hotter, longer.
>>
>> MINT condition, $20 OBO. Buyer pays shipping.
>>
>> Used once!
>>
>> PITA to clean!
>>
>> Andy
>
> You have to break it in. Once you do, it is easy to clean, just wipe
> with a paper towel.
>
> Mix up a batch of waffle batter. Heat the iron and spray heavily with
> Pam or brush on a lot more oil than you think you'd ever need. Make a
> waffle and be sure it is well cooked before opening it. Once done, toss
> it as it is probably inedible. Do that maybe one more time and you are
> good to go forever. The first waffle may need a light spray of Pam
> after the initial break in.


Ed,

Waffle irons represent to me, imho, the worst nook 'n' cranny invention
ever to clean!!!

Even my Sunday brunch place has refused to make waffles!

I'll stick to my usual mile-high stack o' pancakes. Every so often. Not yet
in 2009.

Best,

Andy

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> �jayjay wrote:
> > I made waffles today for the first time in about 15 years. �Mmmmmm. �
> > (I did have to take an old toothbrush to the iron and knock off some
> > funny white encrustations before I commenced battering and steaming)
>
> > I was able to roughly match my consumption with my production but it
> > occurs to me that if one wants to have a stack of hot waffles or there
> > are several people to feed, one waffle maker is a lonely number.
>
> > So I'll be picking up at least a couple more. �I'm thinking I'll start
> > with one of those "flippable" irons that "even" out the top and
> > bottom. � �I'm also thinking of getting a Belgian waffle maker and
> > trying some beer batter for Chicken and Waffles. � And I'm looking
> > forward to making some overnight yeast batter instead of the baking
> > powder ones I made today.
>
> Whatever floats your boat, but I have enough trouble storing one,
> nevermind three or more. �Overkill. �I'm still kicking myself for
> getting rid of the 50-year-old big square waffle maker I once had --
> AIR, it was kind of putzy to clean, but it made 4 squares at a time,
> each ~ 4x4". �Dang! � Now I have a small Oster that makes two squares. �
> Not Belgian-waffle-deep, just regular. �It bakes fast, so I don't
> generally have anyone twirling a fork with impatience. � You must eat
> fast if production can't keep up with production [consumption].

I don't have a waffle iron. I don't like waffles or pancakes... I'm a
freedom toast kinda guy. I do keep waffles in the freezer for the
Grands, they only want Eggos. Blech

In article >, dsi1 > wrote:


> it's obvious that waffles were probably a very popular part of our
> breakfast culture in the past, although that's not the case these days.

I really have no good idea, but just judging from the obnoxious ads I've
seen, waffles now come out of the freezer section, are stored in the
freezer at home and are "cooked" in the toaster.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Dave Smith said...

> I imagine that waffle irons are one of those things that can be picked
> up at garage sales in unused or hardly used condition. Lots of people
> have waffle irons and never use them. I don't really understand why.
> Waffles are easy enough to make, and they are delicious. Most people
> seem to like them.


Dave,

I don't have this on authority but I'd be willing to bet more people eat
frozen waffles than homemade.

That goes without saying, I DO love waffles!

A little waffle invention o' mine http://i10.tinypic.com/6sl9x1l.jpg

From the bottom up:

Waffle
Grey poupon mustard
Guacamole
Burger
Provolone cheese
Mild green chile
Bun

For the gruesome frame by frame crime scene photography visit:
http://s5.tinypic.com/27zvzbp.jpg Don't zoom in TOO close.

Adios,

Andy

"zara" > wrote:
>They can be held in a hot oven. Just don't stack them.

I don't have that kind of willpower. :-)

Andy wrote:
> Dave Smith said...
>
>> I imagine that waffle irons are one of those things that can be picked
>> up at garage sales in unused or hardly used condition. Lots of people
>> have waffle irons and never use them. I don't really understand why.
>> Waffles are easy enough to make, and they are delicious. Most people
>> seem to like them.
>
>
> Dave,
>
> I don't have this on authority but I'd be willing to bet more people eat
> frozen waffles than homemade.

IMO that sound pretty authoritative. There seems to be lots of them for
sale in the grocery stores and I see people buying them. As I have said
here before, I don't know many people who make waffles. We make them
about once a month in this house.

I have made the mistake of having them in pancake restaurants, and they
are as bad as their pancakes. I remember as a kid that waffle ice cream
sandwiches used to be very popular, but I haven't seen them in years.

> That goes without saying, I DO love waffles!
>
> A little waffle invention o' mine http://i10.tinypic.com/6sl9x1l.jpg
>
> From the bottom up:
>
> Waffle
> Grey poupon mustard
> Guacamole
> Burger
> Provolone cheese
> Mild green chile
> Bun
>
> For the gruesome frame by frame crime scene photography visit:
> http://s5.tinypic.com/27zvzbp.jpg Don't zoom in TOO close.
>

I am not very adventurous with them. I have them with butter and maple
syrup... the real stuff.

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
>"jj" > wrote in message
>>
>> Excellent point. I'm assuming 20 Amp breakers for ~2400 watts and I
>> am not sure how many circuits I have in my kitchen. I'll go look at my
>> panel.
>
>But you won't get 2400 watts from it safely. Loading should be no more than
>85%, usually less for resistive hating for a long time.

More sound electrical advice. Thanks. Hey my electric dryer plug is
near by - hmmm 240 volt waffle maker? I imagine there might be some
commercial/institutional grade 240 V waffer irons? Google here I come
even though I almost certainly won't do it.

blake murphy > wrote:
>'making waffles in the bedroom' sounds salacious. though it's better than
>'making waffles in the bathroom,' i guess.
>your pal,
>blakle

Quite a few years ago there was a Simpsons episode where Homer says
something like "making bacon on the beach" and he imagines making love
to Maggie on the beach.

Is the usage "making bacon" meaning sex original to the Simpsons or
was it a known euphemism before?

jj wrote:
>
> More sound electrical advice. Thanks. Hey my electric dryer plug is
> near by - hmmm 240 volt waffle maker? I imagine there might be some
> commercial/institutional grade 240 V waffer irons? Google here I come
> even though I almost certainly won't do it.

Aren't there non-electric waffle makers for use over
a stovetop? You could get four of those and use all
your burners.

Andy > wrote:
>Waffle irons represent to me, imho, the worst nook 'n' cranny invention
>ever to clean!!!

I would have speculated that some kind of grinder (meat?) or juicer
would hold this title.

When I first began cleaning my waffle iron after about 15 years of no
use, I used a sponge but quickly switched to an old tooth brush which
worked quite nicely. The iron is teflon coated. Last night after my
"re-inaugural" batch and after it cooled, I hit it with the toothbrush
again - no soap this time - and then gave it a water spray rinse. I
am of course careful no to let water run inside.

This morning I gave it an oily paper towel wipe and made another
batch. :-)

Andy > wrote:
>Dimitri said...
>> I have 3.
>> A new cusinart that makes 6 waffles.
>> A new (El Creapo) that make 1 round
>> An old (1920's) Proctor Schwartz (sp)
>> Proctor Model 1516 Waffle Iron
>> http://www.toastercentral.com/waffles2.htm
>> Dimitri
>
>Dimitri,
>That's NOT a waffle iron! It's a CONVERSATION PIECE!!!
>Just WHO do you think you're kidding??? <VBG>
>Thanks,
>Andy

Indeed, I can see how seasoning of the surfaces would be very
important on a teflon free iron. I am curious is it steel or cast
iron or something else - the cooking surface I mean.

A very cool iron Dimitri. Also, the iron listed just above yours is
described as having cooking grids made of aluminum (sintered?) and
impregnated with paraffin. Interesting. I wonder how santiary
though?

On Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:32:28 +0000, jj wrote:

> blake murphy > wrote:
>>'making waffles in the bedroom' sounds salacious. though it's better
>>than 'making waffles in the bathroom,' i guess. your pal,
>>blakle
>
> Quite a few years ago there was a Simpsons episode where Homer says
> something like "making bacon on the beach" and he imagines making love
> to Maggie on the beach.

Errr... I haven't seen the episode, but I hope you mean Marge.

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> I have made the mistake of having them in pancake restaurants, and they
> are as bad as their pancakes. I remember as a kid that waffle ice cream
> sandwiches used to be very popular, but I haven't seen them in years.

I was going to mention that the first ice cream cones
were made from waffles rolled into cones, but that
seems to be a distortion of a story that wasn't true
in the first place.

http://www.historicfood.com/Ice%20Cream%20Cone.htm

Dave Smith said...

> I am not very adventurous with them. I have them with butter and maple
> syrup... the real stuff.


Dave,

I'm absolutely all in favor of real maple syrup but I've just about
altogether sworn off waffles.

Call it evolution!?

<G>

Best,

Andy

Mark Thorson > wrote:

>jj wrote:

>Aren't there non-electric waffle makers for use over
>a stovetop? You could get four of those and use all
>your burners.

You know my first thought was that I would not have the timing to do
this consistently. I'm pretty sure I could do 1 or 2 okay but I'd
have to have a nice system to do 4 at the same time. Hmmm 4 egg
timers?

It looks like Lodge cast iron makes some as to several Scandanavian
companies. Thanks for the suggestion, I think I'll get a Lodge and
an import.

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:
(snippage)
> I don't have a waffle iron. I don't like waffles or pancakes... I'm a
> freedom toast kinda guy. I do keep waffles in the freezer for the
> Grands, they only want Eggos. Blech

I'm not wildly crazy about any of them, although I'll eat all three.
Rob loves waffles -- something about his Air Force days, I think. And
he gets positively misty-eyed when he starts talking about hitting the
mess hall for SOS after a late shift of guard duty.

When I make waffles, I like to sprinkle some chopped pecans on the
batter after I pour it onto the iron. Pretty tasty for even me. :-)
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
http://gallery.me.com/barbschaller/100041
-- a woman my age shouldn't
have this much fun!

In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:04:26 -0800, Dan Abel wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > (jj) wrote:
> >
> >> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more.
> >
> > If you are using electricity, you might want to do some quick
> > calculations. It would not be unusual to only be able to use one waffle
> > iron per electrical circuit. I only have one electrical circuit in my
> > kitchen. For three, I would need one in the kitchen, one in the
> > bathroom and one in the bedroom.
>
> 'making waffles in the bedroom' sounds salacious. though it's better than
> 'making waffles in the bathroom,' i guess.

Actually, I'd probably just run extension cords!

:-)

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Horry > wrote:
>On Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:32:28 +0000, jj wrote:
>> Quite a few years ago there was a Simpsons episode where Homer says
>> something like "making bacon on the beach" and he imagines making love
>> to Maggie on the beach.
>
>Errr... I haven't seen the episode, but I hope you mean Marge.

Sorry yes, Marge the wife not Maggie the daughter, the infant
daughter.

In article >,
(jj) wrote:

> blake murphy > wrote:
> >'making waffles in the bedroom' sounds salacious. though it's better than
> >'making waffles in the bathroom,' i guess.
> >your pal,
> >blakle
>
> Quite a few years ago there was a Simpsons episode where Homer says
> something like "making bacon on the beach" and he imagines making love
> to Maggie on the beach.

As someone else mentioned, Maggie is the baby and Marge is his wife.

> Is the usage "making bacon" meaning sex original to the Simpsons or
> was it a known euphemism before?

I saw a poster featuring two pigs having sex, with the caption "Making
Bacon!" when I was first in college in the early 70s. I would think
that was where it came from. "Making bacon" seems like an odd way to
describe people having sex.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

>
> When I make waffles, I like to sprinkle some chopped pecans on the
> batter after I pour it onto the iron. Pretty tasty for even me. :-)


The three Original Pancake House locations I have been to offer
"Georgia Pecan Pancakes" BoyOboy are they good! Loads of big
pecans in the batter and lots more in the maple syrup served
with them.

We have never had a bad breakfast at OPH even when there are
9 or 10 of us and we each order something different.

gloria p

jj > wrote:

> So I'll be picking up at least a couple more.

And in another 15 years, we'll see them for sale, still practically
new, at your garage sale or thrift store.

By then they people will be admiring them and commenting, "They
don't make them like this anymore".

-sw