The waffle evolved from its birth over
a 13th century fire to a 20th century
toaster waffle. Photo by Kelly Cline | IST.

• Read the history of waffles. It includes recipe ideas for a “waffle frolic” (the original waffle party, stemming from the late 1700s) to creative recipe ideas and a waffle glossary featuring different types of waffles. Here’s one fact: In 1789, Thomas Jefferson brought a waffle iron back from Europe (along with a pasta machine) when he returned from his service as Minister to France.
• See our favorite gourmet pancake mixes (we’ll be reviewing many more in November).
• Make this chocolate brownie waffle recipe.
• How about a recipe for orange blossom waffles with fresh mango and nutmeg cream?
• Check out stroopwafels, Dutch waffle cookies.

Don’t waffle: There’s still time to have a “waffle frolic” for Sunday brunch or chicken and waffles for dinner!