It is my favorite time of year.
October 17, 2008
Yesterday we ventured for our fist trip this year to the pumpkin patch. I have a feeling we will be back with how much the kids loved making friends with the pumpkins…and scarecrows for that matter. Being from back east, my autumn memories are rich and full…colors, smells, and the magic of fall that only a east-coaster can appreciate. Being in Utah, there are different kinds of magical memories, and pumpkin patches are one of them.
The cool brisk air inspires my husband’s culinary knack to really come out full fledged. But this morning, he was actually able to stay in bed while I made breakfast for once. And I have to post the recipe because it was just so yummy. Perfect with REAL maple syrup (not the high fructose corn syrup junk) and a bit of applesauce. Also really tasty to eat along side a cup of hot wassail or cider. Happy making! (Oh, and I must mention that Ian and I made these together…he especially loved tasting the molassas:)
Gingerbread Waffles:
(taken from the 1930′s edition of Better Homes and Garden)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening (or supliment with applesauce)
1 egg
1/2 cup molassas
1 1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup hot water
1. Beat sugar and shortening (or applesauce) in a mixing bowl. Add egg and molassas; beat until combined well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and ginger, cinnamon and cloves. add to the sugar mixture. beat until smooth. Add hot water and mix .
2. Pour into hot waffle iron. Bout 1 cup at a time. (I used 1/2 cup…looks more like a snowflake). Bake according to your waffle iron. Make 8 waffles…approx. Dash with powdered sugar, applesauce and/or maple syrup.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
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I too love this time of year the best. Oh and those waffles do sound delicious…must try them this weekend…and I have to tell you that my beloved sister inlaw sent one of your prints to me for my birthday…and I am adoring it.
ahhh Fall! A season worth waiting for…I love everything that comes with it, the pumpkin patch (going to one this coming Tuesday), the apple cider, pies…walking in the cool breeze as i can see my breath…the red nose…I have to make your recipe…as a matter of fact I will surprise my hubby tomorrow morning…he always makes breakfast on Saturdays…i will have to wake up early tomorrow…..
just came across your blog… and just wanted to say I’m enjoyiing my visit +++ !
no wonder you like Fall, where you live… I’ve been several times to this part of the US (I’m French) and would love it there all year long !!!
I love this time of the year too. October in Utah is one of my favorite months. We are going to the pumpkin patch tomorrow. But maybe I will have to try making the waffles first. OOOoooo. . . much better than the frozen ones my kids usually get on Saturdays. Thanks for another inspiring idea.
Just discovered your blog and enjoyed browsing through it. I’m from Australia so we are just coming into the warmer months. Thanks for sharing the recipe, it looks delicious!
I recently ran across your etsy shop via another blog (yourheartout.com) and adore your work! I am also an illustrator working in UT and am so happy to find other local illustrators. We have an art critique group of children’s illustrators that meets every so often here in SLC and would love to invite you to our group. It usually consists of some food, some critique and some sharing of our favorite books. Would love to add you to the family so send me an email if you are interested ashley.a.smith@gmail.com
Delicious! This is my favorite time of year too! I just adore your art it is wonderful!!
YUMMMMMM. i’ve never had gingerbread waffles, but they sound scrumptious.
i just made some pumpkin muffins this afternoon & the whole house smells like cloves, nutmeg & cinnamon. 
there’s nothing like it. thanks for the recipe!!!!!!!
Flavorsome! *). Thanks for sharing