The Cooks' Den » Waffle Irons http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Cast Iron Waffle Maker by Rome Industries | Traditional Camp Stove Old Fashioned 1100 http://www.thecooksden.com/cast-waffle-iron-by-rome-industries-traditional-camp-stove-old-fashioned-1100/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cast-waffle-iron-by-rome-industries-traditional-camp-stove-old-fashioned-1100/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:40:52 +0000 Sharon http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=11886 Cast Waffle Iron by Rome Industries Many waffle makers these days are electric, non-stick, and automatic. But despite all these modern conveniences, many cooks swear by the tried-and-true cast iron waffle maker and allege that the texture and even cooking distribution just can't be beat. For health-conscious cooks, a cast iron waffle maker also doesn't have the negative health concerns raised by non-stick and Teflon coatings used on today's electric appliances. Either way, making waffles in cast iron cookware is a method worth looking into.

This cast iron waffle maker by Rome Industries is a good choice to consider for waffle aficionados who prefer light, airy waffles that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's 6 inches in diameter and creates American-style waffles, not Belgian waffles.

However, this type of waffle iron will be most advantageously used by cooks who already know how to work with cast iron cookware, like Dutch ovens or skillets. It's important to pre-season the Rome waffle maker before use. To do this, first burn off the parrafin wax coating in the oven or in boiling water, wash it, then coat with oil and heat until the surface is hard and black. This may take several tries.

Another common complaint is that the ideal cooking temperature can be hard to figure out. Heat the waffle iron too much, and the seasoning will start to burn off; heat it too little, and the waffle batter won't be cooked all the way through. When tested in kitchens, users found that the Rome waffle iron worked best on gas stovetops and camp stoves -- not so much on electric ranges, due to a lessened ability to control the heat source.

Other users complained that the handle gets much too hot to use, although a thick oven mitt usually solved the problem.

Regardless of its high-maintenance prep work, the Rome waffle iron is a favorite among breakfast lovers (once they got used to the cast iron method of cooking, that is). If the high-maintentance road to breakfast isn't quite your cup of tea, try the digital Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Iron instead.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cast-waffle-iron-by-rome-industries-traditional-camp-stove-old-fashioned-1100/feed/ 0 George Foreman G5 Grill | Interchangeable Plates Red GRP90WGR http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-g5-grill-interchangeable-plates-red-grp90wgr/ http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-g5-grill-interchangeable-plates-red-grp90wgr/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:25:37 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=7610 George Foreman G5 Grill The highlight of this Foreman grill is the plate system with five interchangeable, removable grill plates: a grill plate, a steak plate, two
waffle plates, and a shallow pan. The combination of these plates make it possible to prepare a variety of new foods that would have been impossible with older model grills. Breakfast? You can make waffles, pancakes, bacon and eggs! For lunch, the grill acts as a panini press. It even has that press-style handle, a step up in class. Snack time? Bake a pizza. And for dinner, you can still do what Foreman grills have always done: quickly cook meats, seafood and vegetables while the fat drains away. You can also bake in the grill -- make cookies and desserts.

I am pleased that the company finally began to make plates that are dishwasher safe. A kitchen towel soaked in water and lemon juice can steam-clean off any leftover flavors or stubborn spots if you prefer to clean them by hand. These grills are perfect for small kitchens, dorms, or apartment living, or as a convenient method of cooking when you don't want the extensive preparation and cleanup that comes with making a meal on the stove. Days when we're busy, ours remains out on the counter, and I put those eighty-four expansive inches of cooking surface to use throughout the day. I have to also mention the adjustable tilt angle, because it allows you to set the grill as needed for the food you're cooking, so there's no worry that eggs will slide right off the front, and if there is an item you want a little juicier, you don't have to let it drain.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-g5-grill-interchangeable-plates-red-grp90wgr/feed/ 0 VillaWare UNO Pro Belgian Gravity Waffle Iron 2010 http://www.thecooksden.com/villaware-uno-pro-belgian-gravity-waffle-iron-2010/ http://www.thecooksden.com/villaware-uno-pro-belgian-gravity-waffle-iron-2010/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:59:48 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4932 VillaWare UNO Pro Belgian GravityImagine an inch and a half thick, over six inch wide, round Belgian waffle with deep pockets. Can you smell it baking? This device rotates 180 degrees to produce evenly light, crisp results and thicker waffles. An audible tone lets you know when your food is ready. A ready indicator light tells you when the iron is properly heated. The unit operates with a simple on/off switch and the handle stays cool during operation.

The VillaWare seems designed to limit drips and mess. People who use it experience almost no overflow. The die cast aluminum housing is heavy enough to remain well seated on the counter but retains a conveniently small footprint. Protective feet help keep it in place and guard your surfaces.

Indulge yourself and treat family members to a fresh, hot breakfast without having to endure the hassle of extensive cleaning. Save time and money by eating at home. Choose your own special recipe for yeasty waffles or thicker batter, then bake it to perfection with one of the seven browning settings. The unit wipes down after use and almost nothing is left behind. The nonstick surface allows your waffles to pull away with ease, keeping them as visually appealing as they are tasty.

Here's another waffle iron from Cuisinart.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/villaware-uno-pro-belgian-gravity-waffle-iron-2010/feed/ 1 Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Iron Maker | Brushed Stainless Steel 4 Slice WAF-4B http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-belgian-waffle-iron-maker-brushed-stainless-steel-4-slice-waf-4b/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-belgian-waffle-iron-maker-brushed-stainless-steel-4-slice-waf-4b/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:47:49 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4879 Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Iron Maker Another very popular item from Cuisinart, people applaud this device's audible tone which signals the waffles are ready. This frees you to move around the kitchen without fearing you'll miss the ready light. The iron also has indicator lights, should you prefer them, which signal when the iron is ready to cook and when the waffles are finished cooking.

Waffles are best made to order and a trusty waffle iron lets you make them fresh and hot, browned just so, instead of relying on subpar frozen versions. This unit has six browning options operated through a precise regulating thermostat. The lid locks in place and won't rise during baking, keeping the heat and moisture inside (and locking the unit for storage later).

Unlike the flip-over models, this design is simple, neat and self-reliant. The dependable unit makes four Belgian waffles with deep pockets and features nonstick baking plates. The Cuisinart has very few possible places for batter to become trapped, so it is a breeze to clean. It also keeps the counter clean because it has sloped sides to wrangle the batter. The plates wipe clean once you're finished. Helpful added features include non skid feet, a cord wrap and upright storage.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-belgian-waffle-iron-maker-brushed-stainless-steel-4-slice-waf-4b/feed/ 1 UNO Belgian Waffle Iron Maker Reversible Heart http://www.thecooksden.com/uno-belgian-waffle-iron-maker-reversible-heart/ http://www.thecooksden.com/uno-belgian-waffle-iron-maker-reversible-heart/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:53:38 +0000 Lora http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4417 UNO Belgian Waffle Maker ReversibleDespite my love of waffles, and the frequency with which I make them, I have found that there is a consistent problem with most waffle makers. Waffle irons are one trick ponies. They only make waffles. Nothing else. And they take up a lot of space. Especially for an appliance that's good for only one thing.

VillaWare's Reversible Belgian Heart Waffle Maker is barely an exception. It's a two trick pony. With reversible plates, VillaWare's Waffle Maker can create deep-pocket Belgian waffles or gorgeous and endearing heart-shaped waffles. If two heads are better than one, are two waffle patterns better than one?

The one of a kind heating elements embedded in the plates distributes heat evenly. This makes for delicious waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. There's also a six setting waffle browning control so you can have waffles as lightly golden or as dark and crisp as you like.

There are power and ready lights, and a sound alerts you when the waffles are ready. So instead of staring at that light, willing it to turn green, you are free to cook up some eggs, bacon, or sausage to go with those delectable waffles.

The unit comes in die-cast aluminum housing. So in addition to cooking pretty waffles, the unit will like nice on your counter. And with a generous spill trough, removable plates, and superior non-stick coating, the VillaWare UNO Waffle Maker is easier to clean than most waffle makers.

What better way to say I love you than heart-shaped waffles in bed?

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Add the mouth watering caramel scent of fresh baked waffle cones to your afternoon treat or dessert menu. The aroma you remember from your local ice cream shop? That is the smell you'll produce when making your cones. With the quick recovery and short cook time, you can have a stack ready to fill in just a few minutes. The cleaning is as easy as a quick wipe. You can vary the recipe to create a cone just right for your occasion, including flavored and colored cone batters. More adventurous users make cones with a delicious flavored lining, as found in storebought treats. Chef's Choice also makes a cone holder with four adorable spiral arms for filling or presenting your treats.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/chefs-choice-waffle-cone-express-838-ice-cream-waffle-iron/feed/ 0 Krups Expert Waffle Maker w/ Rotary | Belgian Stainless Steel FDD912 http://www.thecooksden.com/krups-expert-waffle-maker-w-rotary-belgian-stainless-steel-fdd912/ http://www.thecooksden.com/krups-expert-waffle-maker-w-rotary-belgian-stainless-steel-fdd912/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:47:40 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=3073 Krups Expert Waffle Maker w/ Rotary The Krups Expert Waffle Maker is a brushed stainless steel, professional-looking device. Removable nonstick plates are formed to make two 1 1/4 inch thick Belgian waffles. The thermostat is variable so waffles can be cooked to order. Indicator lights denote when the unit is on and when batter is needed. A handy drip tray catches any batter spillage. The insulated handle will fold for better storage. The cooking plates can be removed to place in the dishwasher or wiped clean. The Krups carries a one year warranty.

Some people have experienced uneven browning and a tendency for the plates to not meet correctly, however, even those people quite liked the product and found these two problems developed with use, over time. Most people find the Krups fun, simple to use and clean and have no complaints to air. Created waffles release well.

Note: There is no timer to signal when cooking has completed, but this requires only a small learning curve to master. You are the rotary system advertised, but that is part of the fun. The aid of gravity does help form a better waffle. Compared to the Chef's Choice WafflePro and the Presto FlipSide, the Krups leads by a nose because it creates two waffles per batch.

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By following directions carefully, you can get the great waffles Krups promises from this machine. On the preheated griddle the Waffle Chef will produce four Belgian waffles in four minutes and be ready for another round. It is also possible for that process to go awry.

Common mistakes include forgetting to spray or brush oil or butter on both top and bottom griddles before spooning on the batter; and overfilling the machine. The Waffle Chef is supposedly easy to clean, but I've never used a counter top appliance that was, and this one does not break the pattern. Cleanup is difficult, with many grooves and crevices (even the hinges) where excess batter and stray oils can and will accumulate.

The purpose of the "ready" lights on the machine can be easily misunderstood. One indicates that the unit is plugged in and powered; the other will turn off when the Waffle Chef is heated and ready for batter. It may come on again during the four minute cooking time, but that only means the heating element has turned on again--it has nothing to do with whether the waffles are ready.

Keep a pot holder handy and use it--the stay-cool handle will probably be heated up by venting steam, in spite of what the manual says.

The VillaWare UNO Belgian Waffle Maker is another model to consider.

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People have generally been pleased with the performance of the device, find it fast, easy to clean and more intuitive to use than other models. The Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker also has nonstick plates and compact storage, but is a more powerful machine, has deeper wells and makes a slightly larger waffle. If you want quick waffles, tailored preparation, and aren't a stickler on the thickness, the WafflePro will suit. If you want the pocket depth of a traditional Belgian waffle, the FlipSide would probably be a better choice.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/chefs-choice-wafflepro-classic-belgian-waffle-maker-stainless-830b/feed/ 1 Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Iron | Digital Electric Nonstick 03510 http://www.thecooksden.com/presto-flipside-belgian-waffle-iron-digital-electric-nonstick-03510/ http://www.thecooksden.com/presto-flipside-belgian-waffle-iron-digital-electric-nonstick-03510/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:34:31 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/presto-flipside-belgian-waffle-iron-digital-electric-nonstick-03510/ Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Iron Presto has created a 1350 watt Belgian waffle maker which makes a 7 inch wide waffle with deep pockets and four individual sections. The design is made to perform a 180 degree flip to use gravity to enable the batter to evenly coat the top and bottom plates. The nonstick surface means your waffles will peel nicely off the plates to look as lovely as they taste. The digital display countdown timer and audible tone let you know when the waffles are ready. The base can lock for compact storage in the vertical position. The unit comes with a one year limited warranty.

You can recreate thick, fluffy Belgian waffles with crunchy exteriors using the Presto. The deep pockets can be filled with your favorite topping or fresh fruit. The sections easily divide the waffles to create smaller serving sizes to share or store.

The Flipside has been a hit with people almost uniformly. The only aspect of the unit which baffles even some of its biggest supporters is the battery operated LED, which is completely separate from the power of the cord. Made well, compact, capable of producing fantastic waffles with your batter in your home kitchen, it is everything you would want in a waffle maker. If only we understood why the LED runs from a battery...

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