I am contemplating purchasing a waffle iron but being somewhat limited
in kitchen space as an apartment dweller I was hoping to get some
advice or perhaps some general anecdotes of I like X or I don't like Y
or I own Z and this is how it worked for me.

I do know that I would greatly prefer a model in which the "plates" can
be changed out for other functions. I've heard that one can have
several options from a mini griddle to a sandwich press to making
pizzelles.

Any and all advice appreciated,

Chris Tang

"Chris Tang" > wrote in message
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>I am contemplating purchasing a waffle iron but being somewhat limited
> in kitchen space as an apartment dweller I was hoping to get some
> advice or perhaps some general anecdotes of I like X or I don't like Y
> or I own Z and this is how it worked for me.
>
> I do know that I would greatly prefer a model in which the "plates" can
> be changed out for other functions. I've heard that one can have
> several options from a mini griddle to a sandwich press to making
> pizzelles.
>
> Any and all advice appreciated,
>
> Chris Tang
>

Unless you're really careless and sloppy, making waffles doesn't mess up the
iron much, so they're easy to maintain. This is good, since you obviously
can't plunge them into water unless you get one whose plates are removable.
If you're going to use it for other things, I wouldn't order it online.
Interview the thing in person. Take it out of the box, read the
instructions, and be absolutely sure it can be cleaned in a way that's
appropriate for how you'll be using it.

I was given one that says "Better Crocker" on it - no idea who really makes
it. It's got fixed plates for waffles only. The waffles only stuck once when
I used a recipe which suggested spraying the plates with oil, but adding no
oil to the batter. That was nonsense. Now, I don't oil the plates, and for 6
large waffles, I add 1/4 cup of oil to the batter. The waffles come off
neatly, and I never really need to clean the plates in a big way. I hold the
iron vertically so water doesn't get into it, soap up the plates using a
brush full of dish soap, and rinse downward using the sink sprayer.

"Chris Tang" > writes:
> I am contemplating purchasing a waffle iron but being somewhat limited
> in kitchen space as an apartment dweller I was hoping to get some
> advice or perhaps some general anecdotes of I like X or I don't like Y
> or I own Z and this is how it worked for me.

Having three different Villaware waffle irons that I like, and a
gazillion others that I didn't, I recommend Villaware (giving a slight
edge to their UNO line since it's easier to clean than their "classic"
line).

> I do know that I would greatly prefer a model in which the "plates" can
> be changed out for other functions. I've heard that one can have
> several options from a mini griddle to a sandwich press to making
> pizzelles.

I've had two "interchangeable" ones before, and found them to be
sub-par. But there are so many wafflers out there I'd hate to
generalize.

Mind you, I still use my Villaware as a sandwich press, I just ignore
the indentations that result. And I liked Waffle Sandwiches from
Waffle House growing up, too.

--
Richard W Kaszeta

http://www.kaszeta.org/rich

On 23 Jan 2006 08:07:12 -0800, I needed a babel fish to understand
"Chris Tang" > :

>I am contemplating purchasing a waffle iron but being somewhat limited
>in kitchen space as an apartment dweller I was hoping to get some
>advice or perhaps some general anecdotes of I like X or I don't like Y
>or I own Z and this is how it worked for me.
>
>I do know that I would greatly prefer a model in which the "plates" can
>be changed out for other functions. I've heard that one can have
>several options from a mini griddle to a sandwich press to making
>pizzelles.
>
>Any and all advice appreciated,
>
>Chris Tang

I am just starting to look for one myself... I presently have a
griddle, that is getting old, and have wanted a waffle maker for a
while.

I've got my eyes looking at this one, http://tinyurl.com/ape55.
Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker
They tout: Versatile three-in-one appliance: waffle maker, grill,
griddle

now I don't see in any of the pictures, it opening up fully like a
larger griddle... and on bacon making days.. that's what I will need.

Anyone have one of these? or have a suggestion on such a versitle
Waffle Maker / Griddle?

Thanks
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