My old waffle iron doesn't owe me anything. We must have had it for 20 years: a decent quality belgian waffle maker we got at a "home stuff" store. It did its job, but eventually it wore out. I was in favor of replacing it with a similar model (which probably would cost $30-40) because how often do we make waffles? My husband wanted a fancier version. I'm glad he got his way, because this really IS worth the extra expense.
This Waring model takes up far more real estate in the kitchen, but it's far more efficient in every other way. First, it's a lot harder to make a mess. The metal shelf that fits under the iron (and can go into the dishwasher) really does catch all the drips; even the plastic cup for measuring batter conveniently hooks onto the bowl, so the batter doesn't drool onto the counter.
The "it's ready!" beep makes a big difference. Instead of hovering around the waffle iron, wondering if the next one is ready (and with our old one, that was always a guessing game requiring frequent peeks), the Waffle Chef can sit in the dining room enjoying his own breakfast. And the waffle iron DOES ensure these are perfectly cooked; guesswork hasn't been required. End result: waffles are on the menu far more often. (The frozen leftovers reheat okay in our toaster, which is convenient as well.)
However, we've essentially ignored the recipe included with the waffle iron; it is FAR too sweet for our taste. Instead, we've continued to use the same recipe we've depended on for years, from an ancient (1981) Time-Life Breads cookbook. Use whichever recipe you like; my point is that you sure don't have to follow their recipe-directions to get a good waffle.Get more detail about Waring Pro WMK300A Professional Stainless-Steel Belgian Waffle Maker.
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