March 25, 2012

Waffle Day

Today in Sweden it's Waffle Day! Such a great day! Why waffles you might wonder? Well, it's mainly because of a misunderstanding of the phrase, "Vår fru dagen" which in English means "Our Lady's Day". The Swedish phrase sounds like "våffel dagen", meaning Waffle Day and that's why we eat waffles today:-) "Our Lady's Day is a Christian holiday, celebrated on the 25th of March, 9 months before Christmas and this was the day the announcement to Virgin Mary that she would become mother of Jesus.

Ok, enough history, let's make waffles!


           (Picture from: www.oetker.se)

I prefer sweet waffles with whipped cream and blueberry jam. However, you can use the same recipe as below, and make savoury waffles. Just by adding your preferred toppings as, salmon and creme fraiche, pear and goats cheese, basically anything you like.


Waffles, 4 persons
6 dl milk
3 dl flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
2-3 tbsp butter


Pre-heat the waffle iron.

Pour half of the milk into a bowl, add flour and salt and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining milk and eggs, whisk well.

Brush the waffle iron with butter and start making your lovely waffles until crisp and golden.
Enjoy!

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11 comments:

  1. raquel@eRecipe.comMarch 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    The quick history behind the post is coool! I wish we had a waffle day too. Enjoying tasty and awesome waffles from your recipe.

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    1. Me And My SweetsMarch 25, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      Yes, the history is funny:-)You Can adapt the Swedish tradition and introduce this Day amongst your friends and family, everybody should have a waffle Day:-)

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  2. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}March 25, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I didn't know that was the reason for Våffeldagen! :) I'm in Sweden and tried to get my mum to make me some but she didn't want to, boo!

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    1. Me And My SweetsMarch 25, 2012 at 8:27 PM

      O no! No waffles on waffle Day:-( you'd better convince here to make some waffles another day:-)

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  3. Sweet and Salty SFMarch 26, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Oh man, I wish the U.S. had a waffle day! How perfect! Waffles are my absolute favorite. I love your sweet recipes on your blog! I'm your newest follower :)

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    1. Me And My SweetsMarch 28, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Who can resist waffles?! :-) And THANK YOU for following! I hope we can share many sweet recipes:-)

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  4. Heidi {Young Grasshopper}March 27, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Thanks for telling the story! I had seen it was Waffle Day but didn't realize there was a REAL reason.... LOVE Waffles :) I have an awesome ham & cheese waffle if you are interested stop by.

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    1. Me And My SweetsMarch 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      It's a funny story and a great excuse for having a special waffle day:-) I will def stop by!

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  5. StarrMarch 28, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Waffle Day?! Um, why don't we have that here? So unfair! :-)

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  6. Thanh @ eat, little birdApril 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    How did I miss Waffle Day?! And that's an interesting history behind this day ... quite special, I think!

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  7. mjskitApril 4, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    I'm with you - I definitely prefer the sweet waffles! These look scrumptious! I could eat them every day!

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