Coconut oil

[judydawn]

Jd,  the cooked waffles freeze well.  Just pop into the toaster to re heat.   Just dont over cook the ones for the freezer

That's handy Chookie.  Also, whilst here I wondered on another posting if it is possible to make those thin waffle baskets in which you serve desserts.  If anyone would know, it has to be you.  Maybe the mixture would have to be thinner but I'd be interest in your thoughts on this matter please.

[achookwoman]

Yes JD I do make those Waffle baskets,  but you need a special waffle machine.  You make a flat waffle and then hang it over a tall glass.   I think the machine cost about $20.   I bought it to make sugar cones,  but it didnt work well for these.

[judydawn]

What is special about the machine compared with the one you are using Chookie.  Mine is a Breville and I just checked the booklet - it says nothing about making baskets and I'm sure it would if it could.

[andiesenji]

The waffle cone baker is not like a regular waffle iron.   Here is one available in the US that is inexpensive.
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I have a commercial one from my catering days along with a metal cone roller and a rack of metal cone molds to keep them from unwinding.   I always suggest that anyone who wants to make cones simply line up some water glasses that are the right circumference and depth and as soon as the cones are rolled they go into the tumblers. 
For bowls I have some flat-bottomed stainless steel bowls - the metal acts as a heat sink and pulls the heat from the waffles rapidly so they set without deforming. 

[achookwoman]

Mine is supposed to do the things that Andi talks about.   But being a cheap machine it doesn't cook evenly.  It doesn't wrap around the plastic form to make the cones  well.   I've just checked the box and it is especially for making cones.  My waffle machine is good for waffles,  but these would be too thick to drape.  The cone machine is Breville

[judydawn]

Thanks for the info girls - will have to be content with ordinary waffles and not the baskets. 

[Tebasile]

I'm hooked on Coconut oil instead butter on bread with honey and cinnamon 

[andiesenji]

I'm hooked on Coconut oil instead butter on bread with honey and cinnamon 

I mash the semi-solid coconut oil with fruit syrups (homemade) to spread on hot scones or toast.

It's also good with maple syrup.  However, I also do the same thing with butter because that is still my favorite fat!

[cathy79]

This recipe for Nikki's Healthy Cookies has coconut oil in them - yummy.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

My family just don't like the taste of coconut oil at all.  It's such a shame as it is a great nutritional booster.  Can butter be substituted for coconut oil in most recipes???

[Thermomixer]

This recipe for Nikki's Healthy Cookies has coconut oil in them - yummy.

CB79 - you're like a kid with a new toy    - but I must admit it does look sooooo much neater - might have to practice what I teach !

[cathy79]

This recipe for Nikki's Healthy Cookies has coconut oil in them - yummy.

CB79 - you're like a kid with a new toy    - but I must admit it does look sooooo much neater - might have to practice what I teach !

You're right, I love it.  I'm resisting the urge to go through all my old posts and fix my links.  That might take a while!

[Thermomixer]

LOL - I was thinking exactly the same thing and then thought - ahhhh nooooooo !  Haven't got time enough now, so must remember to just do it from now on.

[quirkycooking]

Yay, I've got the hang of it too, now!  Thanks Thermomixer 

[Thermomixer]

It is so easy when you know how - and so quick.