Waffles, Tasty Freakin' Waffles

I guess I have Belgium to thanks for ruining all waffles for me forever. Until I can find my way back, there will be nothing I, nor anyone else can possibly do to come close to replicating the Liege-style waffles sold in the myriad of food-cart type vendors around the Belgian cities. The road to replicate these waffles will be very tasty at least.

The story of Belgium goes as follows: Mary and I arrived mid-morning in Bruges. We then proceeded to purchase and consume what will forever be know as "The Very Best Thing Anyone Will Ever Put In Their Mouth Ever" (a Liege waffle with strawberries and powder sugar), found some baby ducks which we named Peeps and Fluffy, and then ate a chocolate covered and shriveled cherry that was swimming in rubbing alcohol-style vodka on the way out of town.

I first attempted the Liege waffle as part of a bacon and turkey waffle sandwich. This time it was all about the waffle:

 

I utilized some Swedish pearl sugar this time, which in theory is supposed to caramelize to create a crispy, sugary exterior. However, my $30 ToastMaster waffle iron from Macy's doesn't pack the same amount of horsepower as a $800, professional-grade, cast iron waffle iron. But that is okay. I don't have the counter space anyways.

--Isaac.