Text Box: breakfast, is... -Take yeast and allow it to rise, or make batter from a recipe -Put the batter in a waffle maker or yeast in a conventional oven and allow to rise ( if you do not have a machine that makes perfect squares, be creative!) -Finally put caramelized sugar on top without syrup; or if you’re like me: jelly, fruit, syrup cool whip… -Most importantly, Enjoy For more info check out: www.cia.gov click World Fact Book Text Box: Smaller than the state of Maryland, Belgium occupies a small area of land wedged between France, Germany and the Netherlands. Belgium has 3 official languages which are Dutch, French and German; surprisingly less than 1% of the population can speak German. Literacy rate: 99% Text Box: Belgian Waffles Officially titled “Brussels Waffles”, the name Belgian Waffle came into existence due to the simple fact that many people knew nothing of Brussels—the capital of Belgium where the waffles originated. These waffles were first introduced to America in 1964 during the New York World’s Fair. Ever since, these light battered pieces of joy have been eaten at breakfast tables all across the U.S. The authentic way to make this delicious snack, which is sold from street venders in Brussels to this day, and not just for Text Box: Some of the many different styles to make a waffle. Text Box: This Month’s International Spotlight: Belgium Text Box: Upcoming Events Text Box: CONTACT: Sonsera Kiger (336) 727-9850 Central YMCA West End s.kiger@ymcanwnc.org Text Box: There are no current events. To volunteer contact the number to the right! Enjoy the Fall

       October 12, 2007

             Issue no. 11

                          ¡V.O.I.C.E.S.!

Voicing Our Interest, Concern, Enthusiasm and Spirit

YMCA Community Outreach Services ESL Literacy Newsletter

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