Are you familiar with Nathan Pile's "Strange Planet"? It's a fun application of anthropology from another planet. He calls waffles "criss-criss flop discs." 😄
That was so interesting! I love waffles - especially when topped with strawberries and whipped cream. I had never made the connection with pizzelle. Of course, I didn't know about the religious connection. Thanks for the info.
And I thought I knew all the greco-roman-religious food stories. Had no idea the communion wafer was related to the waffle. And I only experienced Stroopwafles in the last few years with an impulse buy at Trader Joe's. That will definitely go on my next list of TJ's must haves. Thanks for the reminder. Makes me ask all kinds of questions about pita and matzah. Did you do any research into how commercially available communion wafers are made now?
Yes! Communion wafers are still made in waffle-iron style machines, the same ones that make waffle cookies. And, though many modern churches prefer simple, simply decorated wafers, the embossed decorated style is still available. The biggest producer of communion wafers in the US is the Cavanagh Altar Bread Company, who offer a wide variety of decorated wafers, including a whole wheat one that looks just like a waffle! https://cavanaghco.com/products.html
Are you familiar with Nathan Pile's "Strange Planet"? It's a fun application of anthropology from another planet. He calls waffles "criss-criss flop discs." 😄
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It's the best!!!!!
That was so interesting! I love waffles - especially when topped with strawberries and whipped cream. I had never made the connection with pizzelle. Of course, I didn't know about the religious connection. Thanks for the info.
And I thought I knew all the greco-roman-religious food stories. Had no idea the communion wafer was related to the waffle. And I only experienced Stroopwafles in the last few years with an impulse buy at Trader Joe's. That will definitely go on my next list of TJ's must haves. Thanks for the reminder. Makes me ask all kinds of questions about pita and matzah. Did you do any research into how commercially available communion wafers are made now?
Yes! Communion wafers are still made in waffle-iron style machines, the same ones that make waffle cookies. And, though many modern churches prefer simple, simply decorated wafers, the embossed decorated style is still available. The biggest producer of communion wafers in the US is the Cavanagh Altar Bread Company, who offer a wide variety of decorated wafers, including a whole wheat one that looks just like a waffle! https://cavanaghco.com/products.html
Stroopwafels are fantastic! Also check out Mexican obleas con cajeta, which are the Mexican version, filled with milk caramel. https://www.mymexicancandy.com/cabadas-cajeta-en-oblea-grande-10-pieces-pack/?srsltid=AfmBOop4uYD44RZ2AEeKBhHfeG8sCy5AmQx15Ww1X4kXdMa-kTgtC901#/ The best ones are made with goat's milk.
Yum!