It’s hard to believe that Summer is almost at its end and that Fall is just around the corner. I’m not quite ready to wave adieu to warm, sunny days, melons of every variety or ice-cold drinks, but I am looking forward to all the changes Autumn brings. Cool breezes heavy with the scent of fallen leaves, apple picking and warming drinks like homemade pumpkin spice and honey-vanilla lattes. Yes, I’m looking forward to those - not to mention meeting my new students as classes begin and I switch back into teacher mode.
The breakfast in this post is, I think you will agree, very summery - light, refreshing, colorful. Basic waffles embellished with a topping of strawberries and cream is an easy way to dress up your breakfast table (or even the dessert table, I love breakfast for dinner!). It will tickle your tongue with its buttery flavor and delight the eyes with vibrant hues of red berries against white whipped cream. Tomorrow is the first day (of my last year!) in graduate school, and it’ll be back to my Kashi ‘Heart to Heart’ cereal for breakfast - all the more reason to indulge in waffles like this today. 
I discovered something when I began writing this entry: this is my 100th post on Baking and Books! I thought it’d be nice to commemorate this milestone by highlighting my 10 favorite posts in the past 100. You can see all of the recipes that have been posted on Baking and Books in the Recipe Index - and here’s to another 100 posts to come!
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- T Minus 20 Hours
- Rick Bayless’ Arroz Con Leche
- Simplicity 48 Hours in the Making
- Sweet Madeleines & A Honey-Vanilla Latte
- Hazelnut Raspberry Cake
- Dumph Noodle Anyone?
- Caramelized Onion & Spinach (Stuffed) Pizza Pie
- Foggy Day Chili and Farm Stand Cornbread
- Baked Sandwich Surprise
- Coffee-Glazed Chocolate Chip Scones & Iced Cardamom Coffee
September’s giveaway features two copies of The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry, by Kathleen Flinn. August’s winner has been posted on the giveaway page, where you can learn more about this monthly event. 
Basic Waffles
From the Good Enough to Eat Breakfast Cookbook by Carrie Levin.
Ingredients: Makes 5 large waffles
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk
- 6 tablespoons melted butter (reserve 1 tbs to brush on waffle iron)
Preheat the waffle iron (check the manufacturer’s setting and adjust according to how well done you like your waffles). Using a fork, cut the dry ingredients together thoroughly in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, milk and lemon zest together with a fork or whisk and pour into the dry ingredients. Mix together with the fork until there are no large clumps, but as with pancakes, don’t over mix! Cut in the 5 tablespoons of butter last.
When the iron is ready, brush some butter on the top and bottom of the iron. Ladle on just enough batter so that it won’t squirt over the edges when you close the iron. Sprinkle a dusting of poppy seeds over the surface of the batter and close the iron. When the waffle irons beeps or blinks (or when the waffles have been cooked to your liking), take your waffle out. Serve with berries and cream topping, recipe below.
Note: Freeze extra waffles in a ziploc bag between layer of wax or parchment paper. Reheat in a 300 degree oven or toaster when you feel like enjoying homemade waffles without the effort of making them!
Strawberries and Cream Waffle (or Pancake) Topping
From Marthastewart.com
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound strawberries
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Toss strawberries (hulled and quartered) with 1/4 cup sugar. Let sit until juicy, 20 minutes. Whip heavy cream with remaining sugar until it holds soft peaks.
You Might Also Like:- Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles with Maple Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon-Nutmeg French Toast with Strawberries & Blueberries
- German Apple Pancake with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Raspberries
- Lemon Berry Babycakes with Cinnamon-Nut Streusel
- Bruschetta & Strawberry Melonade
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This entry was posted on Sunday, September 7th, 2008 by Ariela and is filed under Breakfast, Quick & Easy. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
83 Comments.
Yet another delicious and inspiring post…and the book you’re giving away looks almost as delicious as the waffles!
P.S - Congratulations on 100 wonderful posts.
Happy 100th post!!
WOW, those waffles look marvelous - yum! And I too am ready for autumn to officially begin
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yay for honey-vanilla lattes!
congratulations on 100 posts and here’s to 100 more!
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Congrats on your 100 posts! Those waffles look amazing =)
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Congratulations on reaching 100 posts! May there be many more! Good luck on your first day tomorrow - I’m sure you’ll be great!
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Happy 100! Those waffles look amazing, yum!
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I’ve had those scones starred for awhile…maybe next Saturday is the day!
Anything with strawberries has to be good.
Happy 100th post!
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Oh, how I do so want a waffle iron, but I know that it’ll only lead to deliciousness…LOL!
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Oh my, i’ve got SUCH a craving for waffles right now!
Great posts, all of them. And happy 100th to you!
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Beautiful photo of delicious waffles. I have tried out your recipe. It is easy and we all love the result. Although….hot, crisp, waffles never last very long on our plates !
Congratulations on the 100th, wishing you many, many more.
Congrats on post 100!! And what a lovely sendoff to summer! I’m a huge fan of waffles and these look perfect!
Congrats on your 100th post! I’m looking forward to the next 100!!
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happy 100th! fantastic photos
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Those look so yummy and tempting. I am so impressed with how you manage to make such delicious things even in the midst of school.
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These waffles look yummy, but I admit, I am posting a comment because I have been longing to read the book for giveaway! My sister read it, loved it, promised it to me — then gave it to her neighbor! If I don’t win a copy here, I will have to go get my own.
Great site - keep on cooking!
Yum! Looking at those pictures, however, makes me realize that yet another summer is passing by.
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Congratulations on your 100th post! I love your choices of your favorite 10; each one looks wonderful, and several are already bookmarked which means they were my favorites, too. Looking forward to the next 100.
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Looks delicious, but I’m in Belgium right now, so I think I might buy my waffle!
Yay! Congratulations on your 100th post. I personally like the colder of the seasons. And I’m looking forward to the autumn colors.
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Congrats on your 100th post! all your recipes are gorgeous! Those Waffles are beautiful! Yummy!
I’m also looking forwards to what Fall brings!
Cheers,
Rosa
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Those waffles look phenomenal!
Congrats on the milestone post!
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Congrats on the 100th post!
I have to agree on the chocolate scones and iced cardamom coffee being a fave! Not only does it look delicious, but I love the post about the italian lady and living life! I agree completely with her and after living in Germany for 2 years, I understand what she means.
Life is meant to be enjoyed!
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Congrats on your 100th post! Looking forward to many more to come.
Paz
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Yay on100! They are all fabulous but thanks for posting your top 10!
I often come here when looks for a really good recipe and something that is a little bit different.
This books looks great!
Congratulations on 100 posts. What a milestone! Waffles are one of my family’s favorite special breakfasts.
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what a terrific dish to display for your 100th post! the only thing better than waffles topped with lots of maple syrup is waffles topped with berries and cream.
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way to go on your 100th post! I love how you reminisce on your favorite posts too. I wish you all the best and look forward to the next 100 !
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Congratulations on your 100th post Ari. I just realised I have passed mine and I’m on post 102! oops. Your waffles look so summery, it is a shame that the warm weather is leaving us but then we have so many lovely ingredients to look forward to.
My MIL just brought over some fresh strawberries from her garden, and I’m betting they would be great on these waffles! Congrats on 100 wonderful posts!
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Congratulations Ari! 100! Yay! I am sure you feel GREAT! Keep going you are doing a fantastic job!
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These look delicious! I haven’t made waffles in forever, and they’re one of my favorites. I wish it was still the weekend so that I could take out the waffle iron and whip these up right now.
Way to go on hitting 100! You’re making me nostalgic for New England autumn weather now.
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That looks great! I love waffles!
Breakfast for dinner is the best!! Congrats on your milestone! And good -luck with the start of school!
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100 posts is a nice milestone. Congratulations!
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when i read the title of the recipe in my mailbox, i was like an excited 5 year old! it looks heavenly. as do your 10 chosen recipes - so much so that i clicked on every single one and looked at each post in turn!! congratulations, and here’s to the next 100 beautiful entries
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i just bought some beautiful strawberries from the farmers market and my kids want waffles so you have answered the eternal question of ‘what are we having for dinner tonight’.
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Congrats on your 100th. Each post is entirely inspiring & enriching. Love your top 10 picks…here’s to many many more delicious posts!
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Happy 100th post!! Looks great!
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You have done some wonderful things here! Congrats on your 100th post. As always, everything is well written and beautiful
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They look wonderful!
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congrats darling! keep up the fabulous work…and making me drool!
Wow, 100…that’s ancient in blog-years! But every bite has been delicious - you do beautiful work. Congratulations.
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Happy 100th! I so want your waffles…I really want a waffle iron, but then again, I don’t, because i’d be making them all the freaking time!
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Happy centennial post!
I like that you sprinkle poppy seeds on the batter instead of mixing them in. That gives it more interest once you plate the waffle.
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Strawberries are always good and this year they’ve been pretty much fabulous 100% of the time. Keep up the good work, you’re doing great! (Also, I’ve been passing out your website addy to people).
“Strawberries and cream” = one of the most delicious phrases in the English language! Your pictures are gorgeous.
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I’m always looking for a good waffle recipe. I never seem to make the same one twice b/c I never am happy with the result. these look perfect. and beautiful! congrats on your 100th post/
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My problem with waffles is not the taste, but the thought of another waffle iron cluttering up my kitchen. I have consigned waffles to Hotel breakfast status. I made the switch to a double burner griddle pan. I have great fun with Pancakes and crepes. And it is great to make Grilled Cheese for the kids.
Those waffles look absolutely amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
Congrats on your 100th post. Your blog is beautiful.
I hope for many more to come.
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Cheers Ari, for your 100 posts.
And yes, here’s to 100 more! This is one of my favorite blogs!
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i keep thinking about buying a waffle maker but my kitchen is not big enough.However, every time I see these gorgeous recipes with waffle I just feel so tempted. I am longing for the crips autumn mornings, but I will miss the lovely colourful fruits of the summer. there is nothing quite like it.
My favorite breakfast is waffles {with ice cream!} but whipping cream is second. Happy 100th post! Looking forward to many more!
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Congratulations, Ari. What a great post.
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Whoo hoo! Congrats on your post #100! As a book-a-holic and a food-a-holic, I absolutely love your website. And I heart the passover cake that you made way back when, by the way.
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Wow, those look divine!
Congrats on 100 posts!
I would love to wak up to this! Good luck on your final year of grad school!
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They look amazing! I need a waffle-maker!
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what a luscious post! it’s almost midnight where I am but your waffles brought in the sunshine.
Congrats on post #100! Those waffles look amazing and make me long for home, where we make waffles on Saturdays! College is tough.
Just came across your blog via Twitter, I love it! Congrats on #100, I aspire to have a blog as fun to read as yours.
This is my all time favorite breakfast! It’s a great indulgence that I don’t really feel guilty for, except for when I add choclate sauce, but strawberries deserve chocolate, right? Thanks for the recipe
Congratulations on your 100th post! I’ve been out of the blog world for a while and swinging by your blog sporadically but I hope I can keep up now that I’m “back”.
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This is my first time visiting your site and think its just beautiful! Will return often. I have not purchased a waffle iron yet (it’s on my kitchen wish list) but will try this as a pancake breakfast and let you know how the family likes it.
100 posts. That’s quite a milestone. The waffles look delish. My family and I love waffles. I will definitely try this recipe.
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Congrats on your 100th! I’m looking forward to all the yummy foods of fall, too!
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Congratulations on your 100th post! Your work is gorgeous and the site inspired. I just read a tweet of yours saying you may give this up. I hope for all our sake that you continue on! Very best, Zoe Francois (co-author Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day)
You are evil and now I want waffles and strawberries. The strawberries are actually what are the most enticing. They were so good this year, mmmm.