About Today: It's National Waffle Day!

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Today March 25 is National Waffle Day, and it's about time we give a little thanks to our favorite honeycombed breakfast food. Originating in , this friendly holiday also marks the first day of spring in the Scandinavian nation. But back to waffles. Easy to make, endlessly versatile, and truly perfect with maple syrup, waffles are a food that we just keep coming back to. Here are some of our favorite ways to savor them. The Basics of Breakfast While most of us have enjoyed waffles at home time and time again, not all of us intuitively know how to make them from scratch. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for basic waffles. Easy Waffles Basic Brunch Waffles Tips for Perfect Waffles Search Related Topics:  waffles  breakfast  brunch Something Extra Ready to mix things up a bit? Try extra-fluffy Belgian waffles, perfectly moist Sour Cream Waffles, or dessert-like Chocolate Waffles. With its bready, slightly sweet flavor, waffle batter is begging for mix-ins and change-ups! Yeasted Gluten-Free Waffles Peanut Butter Waffles Scandinavian-Style Cardamom Waffles Search Related Topics:  bread recipes  breakfast recipes  egg recipes Fruity and Fab Fruit and waffles are basically best friends. Berries, apples, and even citrus are all welcome ways to add sweetness and flavor to a base of fresh, fluffy waffle. Don't forget a dollop of fresh whipped cream! Yeasted Gluten-Free Waffles How to Make Apple Waffles Low-Fat Pumpkin Waffles Buttermilk Waffles with Orange Search Related Topics:  breakfast breads  special breakfast treats  cooking for company The Savory Side of the Iron Not all waffles have to be sweet--in fact, savory waffles can add a sophisticated touch to your brunch menu. We love them with bacon (duh), but also try them with cheese or even topped with chili. Easy Bacon Waffles Norwegian Cheese and Bacon Waffles Savory Corn Waffles Cheddar Cheese Waffles Search Related Topics:  waffles  bacon  breakfast Related Searches Waffles Belgian Waffle Mix Chili Recipe Recipe Recipes Fruit Salad Recipe Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest How to Make Dutch Syrup Waffles Moroccan-Style Waffles Parmesan Buttermilk Scones Easy Dijon and Panko-Crusted Tofu Brazilian Coconut Marshmallow Candy   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Popular Links The 5 Hottest Haircuts Right Now The Most Popular Mascara in America The 10 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever   Follow us on: Advertisement