Waffles

Waffles are great fun, both at breakfast time and as a snack. The honeycombed texture just looks as if it was invented for children. I’ve given a recipe for a basic sweet waffle but if you want to make a savoury version, omit the sugar, replacing it with some grated Parmesan if you like. They can be bought ready-made, but that means missing out on lots of the fun.

You can use your imagination for toppings - anything from classic bacon and maple syrup to summer fruits with fromage fr