02.03.10
We are happy to launch the first installment in our new Features section. We have been working on it for a while with our coder Max “The Magic”. Whenever we publish a new one look out for the promo over there on the right to take you to the feature (The Tourmalet Photo essay is the first). As we do more we are going to list them out on the left column under Features (yup, that’s right). We plan on making these the more visual side of the blog. Shots we have taken, video we shot, or interviews we conduct. Thanks for reading and we would love your feedback. Enjoy
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01.23.10
It has been a crazy few weeks at work. A lot of late nights (working) and a lot of “pitch stress.” After a sound sleep-in today I bimbled around the apartment for a while waiting for it to warm up a bit outside. In a time-killling frame of mind we decided to kick of the day with a little bit of Belgium. These waffles are a tried and tested favorite in the Elcyclista household, especially when coupled with a little bit of pear apple sauce. Along with the daily grind of Stumptown Hairbender I was starting to feel a little more normal again, and motivated enough to get out in the practically Spring-like 39 degrees. The recipe is below if anyone wants to take a shot at making them. Also, my wife Nina recommends melting a little butter and brushing it on the waffle iron before putting the batter on. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. A bit like myself….
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Belgian Waffles
(Takes about 10mins, and makes 3 to 6 servings)
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2 Cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 Tablespoons of sugar
3 teaspoons of baking powder
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 eggs
4 Tablespoons of butter melted and cooled, plus a little extra melted to brush on the iron
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Brush the melted butter onto the waffle iron.
- Combine the dry ingredients. Mix the milk and eggs. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just blended (do not overmix).
- Scoop some batter onto the waffle iron. Usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes per waffle. Brush a little more butter on for each batch.
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10.22.09
It is a tool like no other. Brought to you by the same people that brought you the Knog lights (won’t light up the road for you, but will stop you being invisible), a very practical and unique tool for your pocket. Designed by a company called Catalyst from Australia that seem to have a knack for looking at existing products and making them better. Deep breath, the tool has: 7 hex keys, two screwdrivers, 6 wrenches, a chain tool and wait for it a bottle opener, which is obviously very important for beer during rides. You can get them here. Thanks for the heads-up Chad.
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