Waffles! They bring back happy memories of a holiday with my sister in Belgium when I was only 13 years old. My Grandmother bought me a waffle iron from the Woman's Weekly magazine about 36 years ago, which I still have but it has seen better days. Having treated myself whilst out for a meal ... Read review
The Argento range is now a design statement in its own right. The Argento range is now a ... more
design statement in its own right. The design with its exclusive non-marking finish will add that extra bit of style to any kitchen. Ideal to prepare excellent 'Be...
Advantages: Delicious waffles Disadvantages: Eat too many!
Waffles! They bring back happy memories of a holiday with my sister in Belgium when I was only 13 years old. My Grandmother bought me a waffle iron from the Woman's Weekly magazine about 36 years ago, which I still have but it has seen better days. Having treated myself whilst out for a meal and thoroughly enjoyed a Cinnamon waffle and ice cream and toffee sauce, I resurrected my Waffle iron, which is heated on the gas cooker, it cooks one at a time, ... ...so disappointed that I searched the net and bought a modern electric machine.
*Why De Longhi.?*
A name I trust as my coffee machine is used everyday and is *fabulous, so I happily decided on this beautiful trendy looking machine. The Argento range is now a design statement in its own right. The design with its exclusive non-marking finish will *add that extra bit of style to any kitchen. In fact, you can buy other matching ... more
Waffles! They bring back happy memories of a holiday with my sister in Belgium when I was only 13 years old. My Grandmother bought me a waffle iron from the Woman's Weekly magazine about 36 years ago, which I still have but it has seen better days. Having treated myself whilst out for a meal and thoroughly enjoyed a Cinnamon waffle and ice cream and toffee sauce, I resurrected my Waffle iron, which is heated on the gas cooker, it cooks one at a time, is a bit messy and they kept sticking. I was so disappointed that I searched the net and bought a modern electric machine.
*Why De Longhi.?*
A name I trust as my coffee machine is used everyday and is *fabulous, so I happily decided on this beautiful trendy looking machine. The Argento range is now a design statement in its own right. The design with its exclusive non-marking finish will *add that extra bit of style to any kitchen. In fact, you can buy other matching items, if you want to treat yourself more!
*Where did I buy it from?*
I choose to buy off the internet, as I had not found a waffle maker in any shops nearby. The Electricshopping.com had the best offer. Normally priced at £40.20, it was on offer at £33.50 and no postage charges, unless you want next day delivery.
*What does it look like?*
Just like the picture! Two tone chrome, retro design with a curved handle. It has a Die-cast aluminium plate with embedded heating element and it guarantees great cooking results due to even and quick heat distribution. There is an adjustable thermostat, which is an easy round knob, and a viewing window, so you can choose soft or crispy waffles. There are two small lights on top, one for power and one for ready. The machine beeps when ready to start cooking and again when cooked. There is a latch to unlock the machine, which is easy to open. It is 26cm in length and 22cm wide, and approximately 11cm in depth. Weight is a surprising 4½lbs. A sturdy feeling, no lightweight model this little beauty. The inside has black non-stick plates, 17.5cm in diameter, divided into 4 triangular sections.
*Storage*
I have left mine on the work surface as I keep using it, but it will stand upright, saving space.
*Using the waffle maker*
Before using, the plates need to be wiped clean with a moist cloth. Switch on the appliance and the red power light comes on. Adjust the control to the desired crispness. When it is ready the green light illuminates and 6 beeps sound to let you know it is time to pour in the batter. They recommend lightly oiling the plates before adding the batter, Close the lid, the green light goes out during baking , but will light up again when the machine beeps 3 times to let you know it is ready. I usually know, as I can smell the waffle! Open the machine and remove the beautiful, crispy, delicious golden waffle with a plastic or wooden spatula. Are you drooling yet? The machine is ready almost immediately to add more batter. Turn off when finished and wipe with a moist cloth when cool. It does say the plates are removable for cleaning, but I have not managed to remove them and can't work out how to! So they get a wipe!
*Instruction Booklet*
Basic information, plenty on safety, but no recipe! Fortunately, I had made waffles before and had some recipes.
*Guarantee*
A card came with the machine, and guarantees a minimum one-year cover.
*How do I eat them?*
In every way imaginable! Delicious with butter and strawberry jam, cream if you're not watching your weight! I like them with ice cream and maple syrup. Cinnamon waffles are good too! I have eaten leftover ones cold, and heated in the toaster for breakfast with marmalade, but freshly cooked are best. My husband found a recipe for Potato waffles, and they were good with gammon and sausages! Perhaps we'll try them with herbs next, but I was afraid garlic might taint the plates and spoil the taste of the basic waffles.
*A luxury item?*
Well yes and no! Basic waffles are really quite cheap to make and a fantastic easy desert, especially if you get unexpected visitors. I will get lots of use out of this machine, and much enjoyment, as the results are always perfect. Disadvantage - there has to be a disadvantage! I'll probably put on weight if I add too many luxury toppings!
*Recipe.*
150gr melted butter or oil 350gr SR Flour 2 Eggs 350ml milk Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth batter. It is easy to make half the mixture for smaller families. First class machine. Delicious results. Thumbs up from my family.
Picture at :- http://www.delonghi.co.uk/product_preface.php?section=Kitchen%20Appliances&key=Waffle%20Maker
