By ALLI SCHIEBER
National waffle week is celebrated during the first full week of September.
Waffles are enjoyed in many different ways. From chicken and waffles to peanut butter and syrup. From frozen to homemade.
The history of waffles dates back to ancient Greece. Athenians cooked flat cakes between two metal plates.
Instant waffle mix was created in the 1930s then the company was bought by Kellog in 1970 and created the popular slogan “Leggo my Eggo.”
All over the world waffles are enjoyed in different ways. In Norway they are enjoyed in heart shapes and can be enjoyed with different toppings like everywhere else.
Waffles are a versitile breakfast food.
“I just like waffles with butter and syrup,” said Kaylyn Aldrich, freshman early childhood edcation major from Okeene, Ok.
The king of rock, Elvis Presley, famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
Which led to Elvis Waffles. Elvis waffles have several different versions but commonly consist of Belgium waffles, peanut butter, bananas fosters sauce, candied bacon, whipped cream and candied Texas pecans.
“My favorite waffle topping is peanut butter,” said M’Chelia Radar, senior english literature major from Eudora, Kansas.
Waffles now come in all sorts of shapes. You can get various mini waffle makers at Walmart or Target.That come in various shapes like hearts, turkeys, pumpkins and Christmas trees.
My personal favorite type of waffles are the ones you get at hotel breakfasts.
When I was growing up that would be one of the only times I had waffles because my mom did not like making them.
Waffles are fantastic with fruit such as blueberries or strawberries and especially with whipped cream.
“My favorite waffle topping has got to be fresh cut strawberries,” said Jasmine Gonzalez, junior elementary education major from Bartlesville, Ok. “I really like the taste of strawberries in general and the color of the strawberries on top of the waffle makes the waffle look less sad.”
Hopefully you can enjoy a waffle with all your favorite toppings durning national waffle week.