Maple Nut Topped Waffles

I am a sucker for a delicious waffle.  Breakfast is one of the most important meals around here.  I think it's the versatility of the meal that really makes it special.  It can be sweet, savory, or even a combination of both.  Today we had a potato hash which is one of my go-to recipes because it has so many flavor possibilities... just like breakfast.

But yesterday I did something wonderful...

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But then, I did this...

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Nothing special here about the waffle recipe.  Just my usual recipe...  But the topping?  Super easy, no crazy ingredients, just fabulousness..

I melted about 1/4 c of butter in a sauce pan, added about 1/2 c maple syrup and about 1/4 c of brown sugar.  Toss in a pinch of salt and 1/4 c of chopped walnuts and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and spoon over pancakes, waffles, whatever.

It felt like such a special breakfast for a weekday, even if we are on vacation.  :)  I love using my tried and true recipes, like my waffles and dressing them up to be something extra ordinary.  After spending so much time revamping the kitchen, I was losing sight of my goal of a "housewife vacation."  This recipe made my feel like all was right in my little world again.  Food prepared for those you love has a way of doing that.  All of the little things I do whether it's food, cleaning, etc just feels better when it's done in love.  Life is too short to go through the motions so I try to put all of me into everything I do.

Sometimes that means you'll get maple nut topped waffles when really maple syrup would have done just fine.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Sheri

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