Waffle Makers and Carpet Tiles

Yes, actually you can, Squeaky. Ele waffle irons have been around since I was a child.

If your getting only "one" waffle maker
consider a "Belgian " type which is deeper.
Then you have room for LOTS of fillings which go inside not on top.

A spoon of salsa for example can make one taste like an empanada - the key is drain off any liquid. keep your stuffings dry.
A great way to make a tasty dinner when there's not much in the frig and the very best for recycling leftovers. But equally good WITH cranberries or bluberries.. but be carefull... if you use srawberries then Ice Cream is mandatory and the game is over...mory

Mory posted:

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bluberries.. but be carefull... if you use srawberries then Ice Cream is mandatory and the game is over

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LOL! You have a delightful way of putting things!

I like the Belgian style waffles myself. Don't have a waffle maker, but whenever I eat out for breakfast -- I'm usually ordering one of those Belgians!

Jabbergah                                                    

Waffles - health food. Give me bacon - bacon - and more bacon.

Lol, waffles aren't exactly "health food" Rick, but maybe not as "unhealthy" as bacon!

Bacon... isn't that one of the major food groups?

My great grandfather lived on a farm, and passed at 98 years old. Every morning for breakfast desert he would poor half cup of sugar on his plate. Over that he added the still warm bacon grease and ate it with a spoon.

Doesn't sound good to me, but seemed to suit him just fine!

I have the little Belgian waffle maker made by "Salton" it was $15. I got it not for price but because it made only two small pieces at a time. It is not well made but does the job if you use a shot of non-stick spray.
Yesterday I stopped by the Salvation Army Store to look for old cast iron utinsels which I collect. I bought a Giant "Sunbeam" which in its day must have cost $50 , It makes 4 large thin waffles - and the cooking plates turn over and you can make pancakes on it or close the lid and make grilled cheese or a Rubin. Cost $3
Alas, It didn't come with a cold "Dinkelacher" -
But I sure could have used it last SB Sunday.
I also got a pool cue for a dollar for my table.

I also got a new set of those round things (you say it, I'm not going to} missing the #6 for $5.
You can never have enough in the game room.

Mory, the sunbeam is like the one I have had for years. I know, it is most likely in my head, but I think things cooked in the teflon have a teflon taste. Besides, if it gets too hot it kills birds, you know, so I figure it can't be all that good for me either!

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Originally posted by Puppy Raiser:
Bacon... isn't that one of the major food groups?

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Definitely.

Rick, I run the movie "BAbe" for my great grandchild, daily. If she EVER finds out bacon comes from hogs, she'll not eat it again!!

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Originally posted by Puppy Raiser:
My great grandfather lived on a farm, and passed at 98 years old. Every morning for breakfast desert he would poor half cup of sugar on his plate. Over that he added the still warm bacon grease and ate it with a spoon.

Doesn't sound good to me, but seemed to suit him just fine!

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You might not live longer if you eat healthy food, but it will seem like it.

Ahhh, the truth at last! ...going out for a burger!

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Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Rick, I run the movie "BAbe" for my great grandchild, daily. If she EVER finds out bacon comes from hogs, she'll not eat it again!!

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Better not tell her where jello or Elmers glue come from! Or that pork-rinds REALLY ARE! I now have this vision of a butcher chasing swine with a potato peeler!

Mother Mary Says, 'HONESTLY! you're just ruint!'

bjones posted:

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Or that pork-rinds REALLY ARE! I now have this vision of a butcher chasing swine with a potato peeler!

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That really struck me funny!

Mrs.M, if the pig-bacon connection becomes known, just tell her the talking pigs NEVER get made into bacon -- they become MOVIE STARS!

Jabbergah                                                    

Squeaky: Try a local Exhibit House that does Trade Shows. This summer I picked up 1200 sq ft of used ( Hugo Tile) in Grey 2 ft squares for my
rec room. It had been used 15 days, most of it under an Exhibit. I turned each tile a quarter turn (the back has arrows) and it has a soft checkerboard look. Its fireproof, soil proof and will last 40 years in home use.
You don't glue it - it sucks itself down and when you vacum it - the fibers cling together.
I did the room for $200 new it would be $5,000. But believe me it looks like a million. I had to go around some radiator pipes and cut them out with a sabre saw. I was told It's made in Holland from Tulip Bulb shells & Old Tires,
They had roll carpeting but I wanted tile so I could move it next year if I move. Good Luck..

Lol, jabber, I will!

Mory, my brother had a funiture store until he retired. Yes, the tiles would probably cost that much!! I had them in my kitchen The great thing about them was if one got ruined it could be easily picked up and replaced..also, they can be switched around to avoid traffic wear patterns! Squeaky is in Scotland, I believe, Mory.

That's exactly why I decided that carpet tiles would be the best idea - if somebody has a little "accident" on them, or they get chewed, or any of those many things that happen in houses with ten dogs, then I can pull one up and replace it.

Mory, do you mean show houses, where a house is set up to persuade people to buy the others on a new development? I've never seen the things from these for sale - the show house is usually sold fully furnished for a knock-down price once the estate is complete.

Sadly, the high cost of carpet tiles means that we are going to have to go for that laminated wooden flooring. It looks great and it's much cheaper than carpet tiles, but it's cold and slippy and the dogs go "clackety-clackety" whenever they go anywhere.

It is fairly pee-proof, though.

SS


Leader of the Pack

Squeaky, if you are thinking wood, look into the new fake wood products. Much less maintainance and no waxing. They also do not stain. Wood is a LOT of care and it stains from water or urin....I think Mory meant a trade show..do you have them there?

I have to find a Global Map and put Push Pins in flags and names to keep mind track of where I'm talking... Maybe a small 3' job left of the computer,,,,

I said something to a friend and forgot he is in a Quanset Hut in a Antartica Weather Station minus 76 and he was chiding me about whining about my recent teeny minus 12..

I feel like breaking out and singing Disny's Its a small small world...
I think I can start with 25 pins - but nothing in China yet.. mory