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World Waffle Day

It now feels like there is a day for everything - and World Waffle Day is March 25th.

In Iceland you often have delicious waffles, classic thin waffles, thick Belgian waffles... usually served with lots of cream and various jams or fruits. And very practical when unexpected visitors come over for coffee.

We've eaten such delicious waffles in very different places in Iceland, whether on the island of Viðey off Reykjavík, in the eco-village of Sólheimar, in a discarded bus and in a cozy little café deep in the Westfjords... And - you see where these pictures were taken...?

By the way, did you know...

...that in Iceland it is traditionally customary to bake waffles together after the successful conclusion of collective bargaining ...? When the smell of freshly baked waffles permeates the negotiating rooms, it is a sure sign that the strike is over.

During the dispute last month between the Efling union and the employers' association in the capital area, a jam company brought a bag of various jams to the negotiators as a nice gesture - and probably also as an invitation to please come to an agreement.

Here on the blog you will of course also find various recipes for waffles :

You can choose from very classic waffles (the recipe is from 2015 and therefore one of my old recipes here on the blog), a recipe from an old Icelandic cookbook for waffles with a pinch of cardamom , a recipe for skyr waffles , or even a recipe for hearty ones Waffles with cheese and ham .

And if you like, you can even try licorice waffles , waffles with small licorice chocolate pieces.

With that in mind - more waffles for everyone! Bon appetit!

[Translated from here.]