I'm crazy about my vintage cast iron waffle maker. (Not pictured.) It's turned out perfect waffles for 40 years. It barely needs cleaning. And it makes heart-shaped waffles that are, frankly, adorable. My most satisfying breakfast ritual begins with hauling the huge base - it must weigh at least five pounds - up to my stovetop. When the pan begins to sing with heat I cover it with Fannie Farmer's yeast-raised waffle batter, carefully close the top, and wait. When the top rises just a bit I turn it over and wait some more. The truth is that my well seasoned griddle cooks waffles almost as fast as my family can eat them - which is very fast indeed. They are always gone too soon. The only catch? My little Jotul waffle iron is no longer made, and the
Waffling Around
Waffling Around
Waffling Around
I'm crazy about my vintage cast iron waffle maker. (Not pictured.) It's turned out perfect waffles for 40 years. It barely needs cleaning. And it makes heart-shaped waffles that are, frankly, adorable. My most satisfying breakfast ritual begins with hauling the huge base - it must weigh at least five pounds - up to my stovetop. When the pan begins to sing with heat I cover it with Fannie Farmer's yeast-raised waffle batter, carefully close the top, and wait. When the top rises just a bit I turn it over and wait some more. The truth is that my well seasoned griddle cooks waffles almost as fast as my family can eat them - which is very fast indeed. They are always gone too soon. The only catch? My little Jotul waffle iron is no longer made, and the