Single Guy’s Kitchen

Breakfast is the meal that every guy is supposed to be able to cook.  Think about all the movies you’ve seen where the man surprises the woman the morning after a romantic night with a gourmet breakfast.  I’m not sure where the idea started that men are supposed to be able to cook breakfast, but it is certainly there.

For me the electric griddle is an essential tool for key breakfast staples like french toast or pancakes.  Can these things be made without one?  Of course.  Having a large flat area to work with though really helps when it comes to speed and preparing them all at the same time.  With a griddle you can fix your whole stack of pancakes at once rather than one at time.  This way they all can be served hot at the same time!

They come in a wide variety of models and prices.  I got a cheap Black and Decker one at Target for less than $30 and it serves me well.  The only thing I wish it had was a removable surface for easy cleaning.  The surface is non-stick though so clean up really isn’t a big deal as is.  A removable or even interchangeable surface would be nice though.

I use mine primarily for breakfast but it’s a pretty versatile tool.  Burgers, stir fry, cheese steaks, grilled cheeses, etc can all be done.  You can fancy yourself a short order cook at a local diner and whip whatever you like.  So, while breakfast is its main purpose in my mind, the flexibility a large flat cooking surface gives you makes it a worthwhile purchase.  The griddle isn’t glamorous and it does take up a lot of counter space but I think it deserves a spot in any single guy’s kitchen.

Enjoy!