Scientific American: "Antiscience Beliefs Jeopardize U.S. Democracy"

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

Table syrup

That's the term I was looking for!

Originally Posted by August

Nasty stuff, full of chemicals and preservatives. Real maple syrup is pure maple sap extract and far better tasting.

We really poor people can't even afford real 'table syrup'. I have to buy the even cheaper house brands. It's okay, though. They work fine on my cheaper house brand frozen waffles.

[Penguin]

Once you had maple syrup on your pancakes or french toast, you'll can never accept a substitute again and have a mild contempt for folks who put powdered sugar on it.

But what do I say, as a Kraut I have no right to discuss North American food... - just as Americans have no right to discuss German food like Hamburgers...

Back off-topic:

Originally Posted by Betonov

Science is not hindered by religions.

Well, if religous nutters gain too much political influence, then it can become a problem. Much research is still funded by the state. Just imagine where space exploration would be without government funding during the 50s and 60s, private spaceflight is still pretty young.

However I am glad that there are still enough people who have no problem with believe and science, even in crusty institutions like the Vatikan: Intelligent Design belittles God, Vatican Observatory director says

Science is and should be seen as “completely neutral” on the issue of the theistic or atheistic implications of scientific results, says Father George V. Coyne, director of the Vatican Observatory, while noting that “science and religion are totally separate pursuits.”

Very wise words - unfortunately Coyne lost his job shortly after this statement, allegedly because Benedict was no real fan of him.

[the_tyrant]

Ok, I go to Costco to buy boxed Belgian waffles, than, I throw on lots of butter, and lots of maple syrup.

That is the way to enjoy it.


Also, PS, I don't see much corn syrup, but than, I live in canada

[August]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

That's the term I was looking for!


We really poor people can't even afford real 'table syrup'. I have to buy the even cheaper house brands. It's okay, though. They work fine on my cheaper house brand frozen waffles.

Send me your home address and maybe Santa will send you some for Christmas.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by August

Send me your home address and maybe Santa will send you some for Christmas.

It would be wasted on me. I'm a Philistine where taste buds are concerned. I actually like canned spaghetti.

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

Table syrup like aunt Jemima's. It's base is usually some variant of corn syrup

That I know but it's still a maple type. I thought you meant just plain corn syrup.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

Ok, I go to Costco to buy boxed Belgian waffles, than, I throw on lots of butter, and lots of maple syrup.

Barbarian!
Just because you live in the land where maple syrup flows, doesn't give you the right to use it on products of questionable quality!

So on to your local bakery and get some good waffles!

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Penguin

So on to your local bakery and get some good waffles!

How lame! Make your own. I really do sometimes make pancakes, and once I can afford a waffle iron the frozen ones will be gone. Of course I still have to get a car first. And a bike. And a new computer. And books. Still have lots of books on the list. But someday I'll get a real waffle iron.

I already have a popcorn popper.

[Takeda Shingen]

I get back after finally having internet service again and am greeted by another anti-religion discussion. Gotta love Skybird.

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I get back after finally having internet service again and am greeted by another anti-religion discussion. Gotta love Skybird.

Well, first we were like



But then this happened



And now were here

[u crank]

Welcome back Takeda.

Hope ya like pancakes.

[mookiemookie]

My favorite waffle recipe:

2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups unflavored seltzer water

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 250 degrees. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet and place baking sheet in oven. Whisk flour, sugar, salt, buttermilk powder, and baking soda in large bowl to combine. Whisk sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and oil in medium bowl to combine. Gently stir seltzer into wet ingredients. Make well in center of dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir until just combined. Batter should remain slightly lumpy with streaks of flour.

2. Heat waffle iron and bake waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions (use about 1/3 cup for 7-inch round iron). Transfer waffles to rack in warm oven and hold for up to 10 minutes before serving with butter and maple syrup.

[Takeda Shingen]

Thanks guys. I got power back on Saturday morning and we came home from my brother's. Unfortunately, the cable lines were cut along with the power lines, and Verizon finally got around to it today. Not a moment too soon either. I was going through some pretty serious SubSim withdraw.

And pancakes are just fine.

[August]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

How lame! Make your own.

How can you be a taste bud philistine and a pancake snob at the same time?

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I get back after finally having internet service again and am greeted by another anti-religion discussion. Gotta love Skybird.

Well, technically it's an anti-anti-science discussion. Which brings up an important question: Is proper waffle technique a science or an art? And how much faith is involved?*



* Lots, if you're letting your kids do it for the first time.