Posted by Teresa "---And a bit of advice to the previous winner Madonna - who may still be in a pizzelle coma. Go out and buy a lottery ticket. Email me for the story behind this advice. ---" I am not superstitious, but ------ sometime extraordinary good did happen to Teresa, right after she got her Pizzelles. Likewise, right after I got my Pizzelles, I got some very good new about one thing in my life, in addition, I went and bought a Lotto ticket, and guess what, I won $7.00! ($6.00, actually, I paid $1.00 for the ticket). Enjoy your Pizzelles and be ready for good things to happen to you. dcarch

Posted by annie1992 " coconut, I've also used many old appliances from the forties or older, with no ill effects. Well, there is that slight twitch, but no one notices much, LOL------" Old appliances are very durable and are generally safe to use. However, over 30,000 homes are burnt down and 300 people killed each year from electrical problems. 1. Vintage electric cooking devices most likely are not properly grounded or double insulated. 2. Old wiring may use cloth and paper for insulation, which can age, crack and fray. 3. The bi-metal thermostat may be worn and fused together, causing over heating. 4. At some point in the past, aluminum had been used for wiring, which can cause fire. Aluminum wiring has been outlawed. 5. There is a very good chance that some insulation inside may be asbestos, which also has been outlawed. dcarch

Oh Goodie!! Today's the big day!!! This week in our local paper they were featuring pizzelles.....now I know. They can be waffle-like cones filled with cream. Yum. Sitting in anticipation of receiving a gift in the mail! LOL Have fun Lou, and Good luck to everyone, and kudos to the lucky recipient.

This recipe is a direct, and unedited, copy of an older post. I've used it a number of times, It is very very good, And now my favorite recipe for them. There are a number of members here who could attest to the fact that Lou knows his Pizzelles. LOU'S PIZZELLES and BISCOTTI 3-X large eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick ) of melted butter ( not hot ) 3 tablespoons of oil 1 cup of Sugar + 3 Tablespoons 4 heaping Teasps. of Anise Extract or 3/4 Teasp. Anise Oil or Try a little less first and adjust to taste I use McCormick's Anise Extract or Anise Oil from Fante's of Phila. 1 3/4 cups of flour , add more to thicken 4 level, teaspoons of Baking Powder Mix well, All the ingredients, except the Flour & Baking powder Then add them and mix well. If you think the dough is too soft add a little more flour. I add until the batter peaks , ( a little stiff ) while mixing , and mix with a Tablespoon, to make a soft dough. I use a Mellon Scoop,.( Holds 2 teaspoons of liquid ) with a trigger release, to measure the dough When baking the Pizzelles pile them far away from where you are baking. Because they are soooo Gooood you will be eating them as you go. This will make about 40 Pizzelles, unless didn't listen and piled them too close. Then you will have about 3 left and gained 2 lb. Save one for me Lou's Biscotti - Basic Anise Flavored Pizzelle Dough can be used to make Biscotti. Just add more flour to make a soft Dough. Divide in two and roll out 2 Logs about 14 inches long. Place them on an oiled cookie tin, separated, to allow for them to grow. Flatten the 2 logs, leaving the center higher. Bake in a Pre heated , 325 Degree oven, 25 to 30 minutes or, Until a golden color on top. While still hot Remove to a cutting board, make a diagonal across; in the center, to remove them from the pan easier. Continue cutting diagonally the size of a Nickel and separate them. When cooled , eat them or place in a Tight container. Whichever comes first !!! There are many variations for flavors and texture. Almond, Vanilla or any flavors you like, can be substituted. Almonds can be added to the dough.Raisins can also be added. Or the Biscotti can be put back into the oven and toasted. Ciou ! Happy Holidays !!! LOU Enjoy! Rusty