Cooking With Maple Syrup: Is It Possible?

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Maple syrup is a one-of-a-kind sweetener with a vibrant flavor and all-natural sweetness. The syrup has a more pronounced flavor than sugar, but it’s also somewhat less sweet, making it one of the more healthy syrup options. That’s also one of the reasons why it’s sometimes necessary to experiment to get a … Read more

Benefits of Eating Yogurt for Breakfast

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Yogurt is a classic dairy product that many people like having as part of their morning. No one can say no to eating a bowl of creamy, fresh yogurt that’s high in protein. This dairy product is ubiquitous and can be incorporated into food in several ways, including fruits, smoothies, and meals. … Read more

What You Should Know About Sugar-Free Syrup

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If you’ve been trying to cut back on sugar and calories for a healthy breakfast, you may already have considered a sugar-free syrup option or artificial sweeteners. You’re not alone. Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes can be found in a range of “sugar-free” or “diet” foods and beverages, including baked goods … Read more

Unique Ideas for Using Waffle Mixes

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Waffles can be eaten alone or with a range of sauces and toppings, which you can then share with family or friends. However, presenting traditional waffles can quickly get tedious, and you may find yourself looking for a new twist on conventional waffle recipes. So, if you like to spice things up … Read more

Are Pancake and Waffle Mixes the Same Thing?

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Pancakes and waffles are the ultimate breakfast superstars. You have so much freedom in making them and in suiting them to your liking. You can either add fillings or toppings or even coat them with syrup, butter, and basically anything you want – they’re versatile like that.  Deciding which one to prepare … Read more

Different Ways to Use Up Your Syrup

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Pancake syrup is especially popular because it is mass-produced instead of honey, which many vegans avoid. After all, bees are involved in its production. Furthermore, many people say they bought so much syrup from stores that they don’t know what to do with it all. Syrups, on the other hand, aren’t just … Read more

History of the Hong Kong Puff

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They claim you can’t cook an omelet without cracking a few eggs, but perfecting the famous Hong Kong puff, also known as an egg waffle, requires a lot more.  It’s a spherical egg-based waffle prevalent in Macau and Hong Kong, made of an eggy leavened mixture cooked in two semi-spherical plates. They … Read more

How to Make Chinese or Bubble Waffles

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If you made it a hobby to look at food photographs on the internet, chances are you’ve probably seen pictures of unusual pancakes and bubble waffles served in a cardboard tube and sometimes loaded with ice cream, but these egg waffles aren’t a new invention. They’re actually gai daan jai, a traditional … Read more