today’s word impulse…
hearkening
began when i heard
the words
“a hearkening of strings”
and it brought to mind
my cello
and, then, it followed that there must also be
“a hearkening of the heart”
if hearkened hearts are
to be listened to.. then we must follow..
♥
Today we are thinking of our son who is away for a bit.. this was one of his favorite breakfasts.
I Heart Gingerbread Waffles
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk+ 1 tbsp vinegar stirred in)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 melted butter
1 tbsp molasses
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Directions
Preheat waffle iron.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in the buttermilk, eggs, butter, molasses and brown sugar. Fold together just until all ingredients are incorporated. Batter will be lumpy. Do not over mix.
Pour 1/2 cup (approximately depending on waffle iron) on griddle, close lid and cook until waffle is lightly browned and cooked through. (Approximately 5 minutes.) This batter will make about 7 large waffles.
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by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
Oh – what mixed emotions you must be having – to be celebrating your son’s birthday but having him unable to be with you. I’m sorry he wasn’t home to enjoy that stunning looking breakfast.
Oh, dear Barbara, this is so beautiful post, so meaningful and so emotional… I felt in my heart too. Happy Birthday for your son, I’m sorry to hear that he wasn’t at home but for a loving heart there is always a way to feel and meet, you did great post. Thank you, with my love, nia
Happy Birthday to your son – sorry that he is not able to spend it with you though.
Mandy
Beautifully photographed post.
Have a happy week.
Those look wonderful. Where’d you get those teaspoons? I think Katherine would love them.
As long as he’s happy, we’re happy:) But still… wish he was here for the day!
Thanks, Nia. You are right, and with technology we can touch base daily:) Thank goodness for that!
Thanks Mandy, I hope you have a wonderful week as well:)
Thanks Greg http://www.anthropologie.com Love their stuff!
Once again a beautiful post!! Rhoda :O)
What a lovely post and incredible recipe! I hope it isn’t too long before you can spend some time with your son,
Happy birthday to your son! Sorry you didn’t get to spend it with him – but a great way to celebrate, nonetheless.
Love your writing!!
Absolutely wonderful. As you know, I adore the continuing observation of patterns–in language, in visual images, in life–and you capture all of that stunningly here. Sweet!
Exquisite! Loved it and was touched by your heart!
The waffles look splendid. Sons are so hard to figure out sometimes. Mine is 17 and sometimes I find out new and astounding (good stuff) things about him from his facebook page rather than from the boy himself who sits at my dinnertable every night and eats my food.
Happy bday, mama and son! I’m limited to15mins on the laptop with my lousy neck and shoulder. Five of those minutes have gone to your blog — and they’ve been some of the nicest 5 minutes of my day! Thank you. x
Thanks Rhoda!
Thanks! We’re thinking a weekend in November would be a good time:)
Thanks Courtney… I’ll get used to it eventually:P I guess.
I know you do… I think you are the master, err mistress err queen of all patterns… I love your blog!
Thanks so much:)
Yes, and thank goodness he friended me on Facebook (however, I do think I have been “blocked” from a few photos…:)
I hope you are feeling much better today, Jacqueline! Maybe my blog help:) lol
Another beautiful post with beautiful pictures! I’m sure your son is feeling the love from afar, and nothing says love liked baked goods
I love your heart shaped waffle iron, I do not do waffles, in fact i don’t think i have even eaten them but this recipe may change my mind and such a lovely poem! c
Absolutely adorable! This would probably be my favorite breakfast as well. Sounds delicious. Oh, and love Shakespeare.
Thanks Aimee… I know he’s happy but wished I could have been there:)
Thanks cecilia… It was purchased when my kids were very young and I’ve been making them ever since. Kind of a tradition. Slow because it’s one at a time but that’s the way it goes…
Thanks! Isn’t Shakespeare the best? I’ve been rereading lots over the summer and into the fall…
I believe someone asked me about waffle irons… but I’ve somehow lost the post?? Or am I dreaming about my blog at night, lol? The one I use I bought soooo many years ago at a kitchen store that is now closed, but it’s been great. Almost easier than the “four at a time” plastic one I have at the lake. It’s made by Vitantonio?? and called The Five of Hearts..
Great photos Ms Smidgen.
What a wonderful plate, full of love and warmth.
And why haven’t I thought of making gingerbread waffles before? Terrific idea.
Thanks, I think I love to photograph as much as I love to eat, or maybe it’s the other way around?
They are so delicious… wish I had some now:)
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