11.06.2009

sweet potato waffles and some mushy love stuff

16 years ago on this date I said "I do". So did the guy standing next to me. Rod Stewart sang Van Morrison. Friends and family wished us well. We ate a little cake and drank and little Champagne. We honeymooned on the Oregon Coast.



One anniversary was spent in a suite at the Heathman Hotel, sipping Champagne, watching Arsenic and Old Lace, and eating the most amazing flourless chocolate cake.

This morning, in honor of our undying love for one another, I whipped up some Sweet Potato Waffles!

How romantic is that!!

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Sweet Potato Waffles
by theUngourmet

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups mashed sweet potato
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup low fat buttermilk
1 cup low fat milk
1/4 cup melted butter

Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Place 1/3 cup of batter onto a hot oiled waffle pan (You may need more or less depending on the size of your waffle pan). Cook to golden brown. Serve with warm maple syrup.

The sweet potatoes, buttermilk, and spices really make these waffles stand out. I think they would be great for a holiday breakfast or brunch. You could top with pecans and whipped cream as well.

Happy Anniversary Honey... and all that other mushy love stuff! :0)


46 comments:

The imPerfect Housewife said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, KIM!!!! I've missed you because I haven't been by here in forever - don't take it personally, I've been a bloggin recluse lately but am so happy to be back. I hope you both celebrate in a wonderful way - looks like the day started off pretty good!! ♥

The Blonde Duck said...

I love waffles. Esp. sweet potato ones.

Happy anniversary!

Fresh Local and Best said...

My goodness 16 years! Congratulations! This is such a good and healthy version of waffles. It's so great that you figured out a way to integrate ingredients that already go so well with drizzled maple syrup.

KennyT said...

Wow 16 years already!!! Congratulations and happy anniversary!

Angie's Recipes said...

Happy Anniversary!
I love that song too!
Never had waffles made with sweet potatoes...looks so great!

Jenn said...

Wow. Happy anniversary to you and the hubs. Here's to more happy years for you two. *raising glass of wine* A perfect way to start off the day too with some waffles. Love it!

Delicious Dishings said...

Happy Anniversary!! I love that song.

Jhonny walker said...

I just had a nice doughnut..and here your post is...so very tempting. :)

Unknown said...

these look delicious! must try...

TKW said...

Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you're starting it off right!

Stephanie said...

Aww, Happy Anniversary! I wish you many more!

Anonymous said...

Happy anniversary! Sweet potato waffles sound perfect for a delicious celebratory breakfast!

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

Shazaaam! This sounds so yummy!

Happy Anniversary - 16 years definitely deserves a delicious breakfast together!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!

rhonda said...

Those look wonderful I will have to try them. Happy anniversary! <3 My hubby and I are celebrating 10 years today!
Enjoy you day and here is to lots more years for you and your man.

Faith said...

Awww, how sweet...Happy Anniversary!!! Your waffles sound incredible...the perfect way to start the day!

Mary Bergfeld said...

Kim, I hope your anniversary was perfect. I know your waffles are.

Julie said...

Very romantical indeed! Congrats and here's to many more :)

NKP said...

Ahwww, so sweet! I love Rod.
Congratulations on 16 years!

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary!!! My son has a the Rod stewart song " if ya want my body" as a ring tone He didn't believe me when I told him a GUY sang it roflmbo..

Heather S-G said...

Happy, Happy Anniversary! Wow, 16 years...awesome :D And your waffles do sound delicious, I happen to have some sweet potato ready to be mashed....

teresa said...

aw, happy anniversary! how sweet! the waffles look wonderful, great way to celebrate!

Suzi said...

How sweet is that? Happy Anniversary and to many more like it. Have a great love filled weekend.

Melissa B. said...

Yummy, and happy anniversary! What a good way to celebrate 16 great years. Honeymooned at Canon Beach, perhaps? I understand it's grown quite a bit since last I visited...

pam said...

Happy Anniversary!

ck said...

I wish my husband whipped up yummy stuff like this on our anniversary! I hope you guys have another wonderful year.

Reeni said...

Happy Anniversary! These look so good! What a yummy way to celebrate!

piecemeal people said...

I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I AM a huge fan of that picture, and am now going upstairs for a snack... :)

MsTypo said...

Happy anniversary!!! :)

debra@dustjacket said...

Oh that was so cute Kim. Loved it and the waffles. Hey I love Arsenic and old lace, it's a hoot.
xxx

Katy ~ said...

Happy Anniversary! Many, many more with your beloved.


Sweet potato waffles, a delicious way to start a new year. They do sound special. Would you deserve anything less!

The Mommyologist said...

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noble pig said...

Happy Anniversary, I would love these waffles as a gift!

Chiara "Kika" Assi said...

Happy anniversary Kim. Sweet potato waffles sound like a great way of celebrating!

NYCGAL said...

Happy Anniversary!! And this recipe looks fabulous and a must make!! Thanks, Kirsten

Sandy said...

Happy Anniversary! That's one of my favorite songs. Great to dance to.

scrappysue said...

happy anniversary! i would never think to make sweet potato waffles, but i bet they're delicious!

the twins said...

those waffles sound great. happy anniversary!

Christo Gonzales said...

how sweet!

Heather said...

holy cow girl! those sound amazing! slap some pecans on them and call it a meal! mmmm.

Claudia said...

Happy anniversary! Ain't mushy And that was the perfect breakfast.

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary! I love lovey dovey stuff!

jewelry Rockstar said...

Sounds lovely. I have all the ingredients maybe I can make some this morning.

Lisa said...

Sweet! Nothing tastes as good as homemade waffles...that someone else prepared. Happy Anniversary!

Unknown said...

nothing says romance like a sweet batch of homemade waffles!! Happy Anniversary :)

experimentalculinarypursuits said...

Everything you make is absolutely scrumptious! I have a huge sack of sweet potatoes so am very tempted to give this one a try!

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