Waffling, by choice

About a month ago, we bought a waffle iron. As an anniversary present to ourselves.

I'd been dreaming about owning such a contraption for quite some time. I have fond memories of a friend carting his waffle iron over to our kitchen — a dozen years back! Whoa — and cooking up heaps of melt-in-yer-mouth chocolate waffles.

The iron we bought was President's Choice brand. Just your simple, basic, two-waffles-at-a-time machine. But only $12. And it works great.

Here's the best waffle recipe I've tried so far:

Multigrain Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup twelve-grain cereal
• 1 2/3 cup multigrain flour
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder

Makes 4-6 waffles (depending on size of iron).

How

1. Beat egg (in medium bowl)
2. Add all other ingredients
3. Stir batter and spoon into waffle maker (pre-sprayed with canola oil)
4. Cook 5 minutes

Of course, without toppings a waffle just ain't a waffle. For me, I love a thick, non-sweetened yogurt; plus fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries); plus sliced almonds; plus a drizzle of maple syrup.

Another good thing: If you whip up a super-large batch, you can freeze leftover waffles. They keep really well. Then, whenever you're in the mood, you can pull one or two out of your freezer bag and plop 'em into the toaster. Sweet and easy.