#I don't drink but I used to get midnight ice cream from the party store in college.

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whats a party store pray tell

Where you go to load up before getting lit at a party- store that sells mostly alcohol, and a ton of it. Alright variety. Has snacks too, red solo cups, sometimes a little other stuff. It's like a convenience store that's mostly booze. Usually they're open pretty late. I lived near one for a while in college and it would be open past midnight; the ones in my rural hometown closed around midnight.

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Crispy Belgian Waffles

Welcome back to my kitchen Foodies!!! 

Today, I come bearing the gift of a light and crispy waffle recipe! These waffles have the most delicate, crunchy exterior while being soft and fluffy on the inside. 

Making waffles from scratch is so much better than the store-bought toaster waffles! Often, when you make homemade waffles, they turn out dense and spongy. But these bad boys are crunchy and fluffy! I’d even say that they’re the best Belgian waffles I’ve ever made.  

My family have a tradition of dessert get-togethers. No sweet tradition is complete without a favourite waffle party. We don't discriminate. This is not a recipe reserved for Sunday morning brunches(even though it works just fine for brunch). This recipe can be whipped up as a midnight snack and (don't tell mum) a meal replacement!!

This recipe yields about 5 square waffles in my waffle iron. The recipe is easily doubled, so if you need to serve more people, it can be done in one go.

Let me show you step by step how I put these babies together. Come bake with me!    

(Take a sneak peak at the recipe at the bottom of the page)

Heat oven to 90 Degrees Celsius 

Measure flour, corn flour, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl and set aside. You don't have to sift these, however, it is recommended to prevent a lumpy texture.

3. Measure buttermilk, milk and vegetable oil into another bowl. I used a measuring jug for easy pouring. 4. Mix the egg yolk into the buttermilk mixture and set aside

6. Add sugar and vanilla essence to egg whites and beat until peaks are firm and glossy. Set this aside.

7. Grab your buttermilk mixture, and bowl of dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed. 8. Drop whipped egg whites to the batter in dollops, and fold in with a spatula until just incorporated. The batter is not going to be smooth or silky. You might see lots of bumps, but don't be tempted to smooth them out or mix any longer.

9. Leave the batter to rest for a few minutes, while your waffle iron heats up. Drop batter onto hot waffle iron and cook until waffle is crisp and golden brown. You might want to consider flipping your waffle over if the bottom is already golden, and the top isn't. 10. Place waffles on a rack and pop into the oven to keep warm and crisp. 11. Decorate and serve when all waffles are done! Ice-cream is my go-to topping, even in winter. The creamy smooth texture, melting against the crispy warm waffles....Mmmm.

I'm also going to suggest a good quality homemade chocolate sauce, crushed chocolate, roasted nuts, fresh fruit and the all-important WHIPPED cream! Light and fluffy...rich and dreamy... creamy and crispy.

Get creative!!! The options are limitless!

These waffles can be made at the spur of the moment, and its a bonus that these are staple ingredients in almost every kitchen.

You can depend on me for great food and great vibes. I’m always serious about food. Lets Eat, Drink and Love. 

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Love, 

Saaliha