I have a three-year old grandson who loves pancakes. He has neither the time nor the inclination to enjoy waffles in the same way he loves his precious pancakes. They are DEFINITELY not the same thing!
When we first began having him stay over on the occasional weekend, we’d end up making an early morning pitstop at our neighborhood Cracker Barrel the next day to partake in two of his favorite pastimes – monster trucks…and pancakes. Rather than calling the restaurant by it’s actual name, he’d see the logo or a sign and say “ooh, look Papa, it’s the Pancake Store!”
Pancakes are an integral part of breakfast internationally (you know what the “I” in IHOP stands for of course).
However, on the flip side (pardon the pun), you’ve gotta give kudos to those complimentary breakfast nooks at most hotels that let you make your own waffles, as it just elevates an otherwise okay experience at a chain hotel just a bit while also saving you and your family time and money. With so many varieties and toppings these days, waffles are as popular today as pancakes, but to what extent does one of the two breakfast staples dominate the other?
There’s only one way to find out! For today’s “This…or That”, we’ve set the table for a poll on the sweeter side of breakfast…only on Moteventure.
SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW THE OPTIONS AND CAST YOUR VOTE.
Subscribe below to be notified when we post new content. You’ll receive an email asking to verify your request. Once that is done, you’re all set. Welcome to Moteventure!
THE QUOTES:
Everything can have drama if it’s done right. Even a pancake.
Julia Child
If you read my blog, you know I’m a Pilates freak. And by Pilates, I mean waffles.
Robert Brault
Say no to HATE. Say yes to PANCAKES!
Unknown
A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.
Mitch Hedberg
I’m like the queen of planning and scheduling and I’m trying very hard to stop it. I just want to finish what I’m doing and go home. I want to have a weekend. I want to have breakfast, a stack of pancakes.
Sandra Bullock
“I’m makin’ waffles!”
Donkey in “Shrek”
THE FASCINATING FACTS:
- The first pancakes were fried concoctions called Alita Dolcia (“another sweet” in Latin) and were made by Romans in the 1st Century AD.They were made from milk, flour, eggs and spices and were very similar to pancakes. (source: EasyFood)
- Waffles inspired Nike’s first pair of sneakers. Appropriately enough, they were called the Waffle Trainer. Bill Bowerman was watching his wife use their waffle iron one morning in 1971 when he was suddenly struck by the honeycomb shape of the waffle. He realized it would be the perfect shape for the sole of an athletic sneaker. Then, Bowerman actually used a waffle iron to create the first Nike sneaker sole. (source: FoodBeast)
- According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “flat as a pancake”, has been a catchphrase since at least 1611. (source: Tons of Facts)
- Waffles were introduced to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. (source: @AtOnce)
- Aunt Jemima pancake flour was the first manufactured ready-mix food. It was created in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1889. (source: A Storybook Day)
- Arguably the most famous waffle outlet in the United States is the Southern chain Waffle House. Since opening 60 years ago, they’ve served just over 877 million waffles, which works out to about 145 each minute. (source: Uncle John’s Blog)
- International Pancake Day falls on the same day as Mardi Gras. It’s also called Shrove Tuesday and it’s how countries like England and Ireland observe the day before Lent. (source: MTV)
- Belgian waffles are larger than regular waffles, being about 1½” thick, and have deeper pockets. Belgian waffles are always rectangular while regular waffles can also be round. Finally, Belgian waffles may use yeast and egg whites as the leavening agent, while regular waffles only use baking soda. (source: Kitchen Acorns)
- The all-female annual Pancake Race began in the town of Olney, England in 1445. Legend says it was inspired by a harried housewife arriving at church on Shrove Tuesday still clutching her frying pan, complete with the pancake. (source: Mental Floss)
- Waffles were originally cooked over an open fire, using two metal plates with wooden handles. (source: FactNight)
As you contemplate your preference, enjoy a few videos exploring the wonders of pancakes and waffles!
CHECK OUT PAST BLOG ENTRIES BELOW FOR MORE GREAT ARTICLES AND INFORMATION:
MOTEVENTURE 