Tried adding a little rose water to the usual weekend carbohydrates to change things up.  I got a waffle maker over Christmas so I decided to take it on a test drive a few weekends ago when there was continuous downpour outside, and the I decided to play test kitchen.  The rose water gives the fluffy cakes and waffles an added fragrant scent, and are great paired with the sweet berry compote. -- 

Rose Water Waffle and Pancake Mix

1 tablespoon of rose water

Buttermilk pancake/waffle batter

1/2 pints blueberries

1/2 pints raspberries

1/2 pint blackberries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Maple Syrup Butter

Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 100.  Prepare either pancakes or waffles according to package instructions -- for a gluten-free recipe, click here.  Add rose water along with the rest of the wet ingredients.  Turn off oven, and place waffles/ pancakes in the oven to keep warm.

To prepare berry compote, combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan and simmer until the juices are released, about 7 minutes. Let cool.

Serve with maple syrup, butter, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.