Once more, ‘Mother Nature’ has a mind of her own. It’s the height of the winter and it seems like summer is beating on my doors. Gone is the cool temperatures and in with warm temperatures and thunderstorms on the outskirts.
Now, on a day as this, what does one do? I had the answer. Clearly, I wouldn’t be hitting the jogging trails. So, I proceeded to my humble kitchenette and pulled out my waffle iron. While I was at it, I retrieved a few berries in the refrigerator along with milk, butter, egg and whole-wheat flour(yes, I keep my whole-wheat flour here). I hit the cupboard, and grabbed the baking soda and cinnamon. All I needed was ripe banana and apple.
BATTER READY FOR WAFFLE IRON
I made yours truly a ripe banana/shredded apple waffle batter. I decided to top my waffle batter with fresh blue berries before I close the lid.
WAFFLE BATTER WITH BLUEBERRIES READY TO BE COOKED
Guys,, as I listened to the rain beating on my patio floor I topped my finished waffles with fresh blue and strawberries. With a super hot cup of java, I made my way adjacent to the sliding doors watched the skies expelled buckets of precipitation below.
APPLE/BANANA WAFFLES ARE SERVED WITH FRESH BERRIES AS TOPPINGS ALONG WITH HOT COFFEE ON THE SIDE
Ahh, as I sipped my coffee, I was hit with tremendous satisfaction and joy knowing that my stomach and palate were filled with wholesome and amazing foods. Let it rain!!
I'm originally from the beautiful island of Jamaica. In Jamaica, we always find a reason to celebrate. And, when there's a celebration, there is music, fun and of course, food, great food.
Presently, I reside in So. Florida.Living here in Florida offers varied cultures, people of different ethnic backgrounds.
I've a great passion for the culinary side of life. Therefore, being in So. Fl., provides me the great accessibility of fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables. Moreover, I've the choice to indulge in a amazing foods from different cuisines.This ability provides great inspiration for me to retreat to my humble kitchenette and replicate these dishes.It warms my heart to be able to break bread with loved ones.
I'm an avid reader and love to get lost between these beautiful words. I find reading to be a social activity because it allows me a peek inside other people's minds which in turn makes me more empathetic towards others. One day in the near future, I hope to publish my very own words in the area of poetry as well as my other love, food.
Yoga and speed walking are just a few of the things that keep me balanced and centered. I love family and friends; and, of course, wholesome foods with a glass of cocktail. Life is what you make of it. And, I try to savor and enjoy the simple and precious moments.
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