 The
Liege Waffle: The Liège waffle (from the city of Liège,
eastern Belgium) is a waffle usually bought and eaten
warm on the street. They are usually freshly made in
small shops, but it is also possible to buy them in
supermarkets. They are smaller, sweeter and denser
than "Belgian waffles" and have a caramelized sugar
coating on the outside, resulting from the last-minute
addition to the batter of lumps of sugar, giving them
a distinctive flavor. Most are served plain, but some
are vanilla or cinnamon flavored, and can be served
with toppings like fruits, creams, and chocolate. The
Liège waffle was invented by a cook of the
prince-bishop of Liège in the 18th century.
Waffles were introduced to the
United States in 1620, by pilgrims who obtained the
method from Holland. Thomas Jefferson brought a waffle
iron from France, and waffle frolics or parties became
popular in the late eighteenth century. Waffles were
eaten with both sweet (e.g. molasses or maple syrup)
and savoury (such as kidney stew) toppings.
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