First, I would like to extend my sincerest apology to my incorrectly promoting the 24th as National Waffle Day - when in reality, the 25th was INTERnational Waffle Day. Please accept this, my promise to more carefully observe the calendar from this point forward. That said, here's a tale of our attempt to celebrate Waffle Day one day early...I carefully scheduled my lunch hour so Ben and I could appropriately celebrate the holiday at an extra special waffle venue - Taste of Belgium -- nestled in the fabulous North Market, downtown Columbus. We'd passed by them several times, but never stopped to sample their personal-sized Belgium delicacies. I had my camera,
meter money, and had even taken a bit longer to get dressed that morning because of the possibility of a mini waffle-photo-shoot (I know, I know). We park, we pay, we enter, I'm starving.... they're gone. That's right, a carefully measured square lot lay empty between a gourmet
popcorn stand and a bakery. I was forlorn to say the least. Now how was I supposed to observe Waffle Day and then suffer from a sugar coma at work two hours later?! My lunch hour was half over and I settled for a lame hamburger and frosty combo before heading back to work.
Not an hour later, I was bombarded with text messages correcting my holiday observances- Waffle Day was tomorrow! Sweet glory, there was still time. I called Ben to share the news and in turn, he informed me that the Taste of Belgium had relocated to the one corner we by-passed in the North Market. Tomorrow it was.
Following work the next day, we returned to the North Market and informed the employees at The Taste of Belgium that it was, indeed, International Waffle Day - they had no idea, which is a shame. I had a delicious strawberry and cream waffle while Ben enjoyed a chocolate version. Our friend Beth went with one of their fabulous spinach crepes. A yummy time, had by all.
Just for the record, today is National Joe Day which gives a break to people who don't really like their name. It's a chance to go by "Joe" and have no questions asked.
Our next holiday is just around the river bend - April 8th is Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. And let's just say, a little birdie told me that there will be contests and prizes involved... get ready.
