Waffles, Sweet and Savory

My sweet parents got me a waffle maker for Christmas, knowing full well that we have a working waffle marker at our house. They knew that this waffle maker would be headed to live with Brian. Since Christmas we've enjoyed more than our fair of waffles on lazy, sleep-in mornings where kitchen rustlings don't start until at least 10 am.

Waffles, Sweet
Waffles: The classic, Bisquick
Topping: Strawberries: a bag of frozen TJ's strawberries, tossed into a pot and heated up. Since they're not fresh, they need a pinch of sugar, in my opinion.
Sausage: My friends at the farmers market make delicious Maple sausage links, with real Wisconsin maple syrup, and that's what we had with these sweet waffles.

Waffles, Savory
Waffles: Cornmeal and Chive Waffles, by Joy the Baker.
Topping: Sausage gravy, with my friend's Savory sausage links. I'd never made sausage gravy before and it turned out fantastic! Lots of black pepper is your friend, and don't be afraid to keep messing with it: a little milk, a little flour, a little pepper, a little taste...

The savory waffles were the perfect fuel for taking advantage of the winter sunshine with a walk through Lions' Den Gorge. (No Lions' Den. Yes Gorge.)