To say I am behind in blogging right now would be an understatement! There is a back log of new food finds to post about, four new recipes that are fabulous enough to share, a new line of gluten free cookies and mixes that I was given to sample and post about as well as some new breakfast ideas to pass along. Whew – I am tired just thinking about it. If you just can’t stand not knowing who won the NuNaturals Give-A-Way go ahead and scroll down to the announcement and see if you won! Be sure to come back and read the rest of the post okay?
Lately I have been doing a lot of one stop shopping – I try to get everything on my list in one store to cut down on the amount of time I am on my post surgery - foot. While in Target – I just love that they now carry so many groceries – sorry I just had to get that out – anyway I wanted to get some waffle mix. I don’t much care for pancakes – a waffle however, now that’s a different story. This box of Kodiak Cakes was in the line up and looked to be the healthier choice on the shelf. I saw on their website that these are also available at some Fresh Markets, grocery stores and some Whole Foods stores as well as Target.
The printing on the side panel is really faint and difficult to read from the photo. It says 100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, non fat dry milk, dry honey, leavening, egg whites and sea salt. I had never heard of this brand but decided to give them a try. Since David was home from college for the weekend I whipped up a double batch of waffles. All you have to add is some water.
My old waffle iron hadn’t been in service for quite a long time and it was more than happy to be up and running again. My intention was to get a photo of a stack of waffles however that was not possible as David was eating waffles as fast as they came off the maker! He ate no less than five waffles with Canadian bacon and a fried egg on the side. Can you imagine eating like that and staying thin? He is so lucky to have a fast metabolism. These are delicious and only about 130 calories each. What a nice occasional treat for breakfast. Add an egg some turkey bacon or low fat sausage and a little fresh fruit for a breakfast around 350-400 calories.
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Nutmeg Notes
I also made a batch of waffles using coconut flour from a recipe I found on a blog with Paleo recipes. I don’t follow a Paleo diet but I do like a lot of the recipes and I am always on the hunt for recipes that use coconut flour. I can’t say the waffles were wonderful – they were just okay. The coconut flour waffles never got crisp and they were so dry you had to drink a glass of water while you ate them or you would choke! The recipe got glowing reviews from folks who follow a Paleo diet so I guess if you haven’t had real waffles in a long time they would taste good. Everything is relative! You win some and you lose some win when it comes to recipes. Now what to do with a batch of very dry waffles that never got crisp!
My newest kitchen acquisition a 7.25 quart classic Le Creuset Dutch oven. Hubby Tom brought this home to me and I am so happy. I have wanted one for so long. For years I have been using a cheap knock off from Sam’s club and although it works the handles on the knock off are horrible and pinch your fingers. I’m so looking forward to using this new Dutch oven and exploring new recipes! Thanks hubby Tom.
Tami
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Jane says:
February 5, 2013 at 3:27 pm (UTC -7)
I’ve never tried Kodiak, but your waffles look good! I also love the le Creuset — red is my favorite color!
Jenn @ Cooking Aweigh the Pounds says:
February 5, 2013 at 4:16 pm (UTC -7)
Lucky lady! That Le Creuset looks like a beaut!
I have major cravings for pancakes every now and again, but in general I prefer waffles. I like the crispness and the holes for all the syrup to fill up.
Ugh, those paleo waffles sound awful (especially since I’m in it for the crispiness!) Maybe you can put them under the broiler for a little bit to crisp up? Though that doesn’t solve the dryness…
My son has a fast metabolism too. But it’s not going to last…I’ve seen his dad and grandfather! There is a belly in his future if he doesn’t keep up on the exercise too!
Tami says:
February 5, 2013 at 7:50 pm (UTC -7)
I like the crispness of the waffles too! Yes, that fast metabolism that his father had as a young mand does seem to have an end to it past age 50!
Jody - Fit at 55 says:
February 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm (UTC -7)
No waffle iron here & when I make pancakes, I tend to do from scratch rather than a mix but sure sound good although a bit high in sodium for me… but I am particular!
I LOVE NuNaturals!!!!
Hope you are doing OK & yes, seeing the stress thing on Dr. Oz lately – I should be HUGE based on my stress & no wonder I have to fight so hard to keep it off with age & that!
Not liking when he tells people to lose weight with a supplement & not add in they still are going to have to exercise & eat right – I understand that some work but I wish he would add in the eat right & exercise still when he talks this stuff… 
Tami says:
February 5, 2013 at 7:52 pm (UTC -7)
I love me some NuNaturals too Jody! Use them everyday. Yes I agree that Dr Oz needs to be sure and tell folks to use the supplements along with exercise and diet. Sometimes he does and other times he doesn’t. The supplements can just give you a little boost but its the habits and lifestyle changes that make it stick!
Lori says:
February 5, 2013 at 5:19 pm (UTC -7)
I am a waffle girl, but I make my protein waffles. I am so jealous of your new dutch oven – that is sweet!
Tami says:
February 5, 2013 at 7:53 pm (UTC -7)
I need to check out your protein waffle recipes Lori. I had forgotten how much I like waffles.
The Candid RD says:
February 6, 2013 at 4:10 am (UTC -7)
I just taught a class on fad diets yesterday, and the Paleo diet was mentioned by someone in the group. I told them exactly what you said; “I actually don’t follow this diet/lifestyle, but I really enjoy their recipes!”. Same with South Beach. Great cookbook, but who likes to follow rules? Not me!
I prefer pancakes, but I’m always up for a good waffle!
Tami says:
February 6, 2013 at 9:53 am (UTC -7)
Did you write about the fad diets on your blog? I just don’t think it’s good when entire food groups are eliminated from our diet. I do like some of the South Beach recipes as well. I kind of pull the things I like from each “diet”.
Renee@Mykitchenadventures says:
February 6, 2013 at 6:59 am (UTC -7)
OH MY…what a beauty of a dutch oven that is!! Someday I’ll own some Le Creuset! lol
I LOVE Kodiak cake pancake mix. I get it from target too…only I wish it were less expensive. I haven’t made waffles, but yours look so good. I’ve only made pancakes and they come out really good too.
The thing I don’t get about Paleo is that so many of the recipes are not even about eating “like a caveman”…it’s about trying to turn the usual stuff we have become accustomed to eat using the ingredients that are Paleo approved. I mean, I see so many Paleo dessert recipes and bread recipes…I just sort of scratch my head. Maybe I’m missing something.
Tami says:
February 6, 2013 at 9:56 am (UTC -7)
Hi Renee! I think this would be a good mix for my son to have at his apartment since you only have to add water – so easy!
I agree with what you said about the Paleo diet “so many of the recipes are not even about eating “like a caveman”…it’s about trying to turn the usual stuff we have become accustomed to eat using the ingredients that are Paleo approved. I mean, I see so many Paleo dessert recipes and bread recipes…” indeed you are right. The same thing happens with people following the low carb diets – I know because I was one of those people once upon a time! It defeats the whole purpose of the original concept behind those ways of eating!
Cammy@TippyToeDiet says:
February 6, 2013 at 2:55 pm (UTC -7)
Love your red Dutch oven! I was all set to get one, when my parents advised that they had a perfectly fine cast iron Dutch oven in their storage pantry that I was welcome to have. I only use it for no-knead bread, and it gets the job done (and done well), but it’s not red.
If I ever get off my yogurt-waffles kick, I’ll check out that mix. Since I’m almost always making waffles for one, the yogurt version is working well.
Tami says:
February 6, 2013 at 5:06 pm (UTC -7)
I love the red one too! We have my husbands Grandmother’s old cast iron Dutch oven and we do use it! It’s a small one though so I am delighted to have this big one for large batches of soup, chili and stews. I think its great that you got one for free from your parents. I have wanted to try the bread baked in the Dutch oven.
I need to try your yogurt waffle recipe. I bought the yogurt but haven’t gotten to it yet! So many recipes – so little time!
Jenn@slim-shoppin says:
February 7, 2013 at 11:11 am (UTC -7)
Hi Tammy!
I’ve never heard of that brand of waffle mix. I like waffles better than pancakes. I just got a waffle iron over the summer after not having one in a long time and it’s so much fun. But yeah, like your son, I couldn’t make them fast enough – my 3 kids were standing in line!
Hope your foot is better!
Tami says:
February 8, 2013 at 2:07 pm (UTC -7)
Making a single waffle at a time isn’t great when we are trying to feed a family! Have a great weekend Jenn!
Sharon says:
February 7, 2013 at 1:31 pm (UTC -7)
I’m a waffle girl myself. Even when I ate with reckless abandon, I’d always get waffles when we went out for breakfast. Haven’t seen or tried the Kodiak brand. I’ll look for it.
Tami says:
February 8, 2013 at 2:09 pm (UTC -7)
Do you have Target stores where you live Sharon? I finally made it over to our new Fresh Market and it’s a lovely store. Hubby and I went a couple of weeks ago and we found all kinds of treasures! Steaks were on sale and that made him happy.
Hope you are getting settled back in with your routine at home again!
Biz says:
February 7, 2013 at 2:12 pm (UTC -7)
I have two of the cheaper versions of the dutch oven from Sam’s Club – one I exclusively use for bread making only, and one for everything else.
Someday I hope to have a LeCrueset though!
Tami says:
February 8, 2013 at 2:10 pm (UTC -7)
I have wanted to try baking bread in it! We just haven’t been eating a lot of carbs so no bread baking going on around here right now. Have a great weekend Biz!