Last Updated on April 6, 2026 by Lisa Keys
Most Delicious Pumpkin Pecan Waffles made in a Belgian waffle maker are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
It has been a great week filled with happy news. Cait & Sam closed on their new house! At first, I did not see "the vision" of what this neglected structure could be, but after getting down and dirty ripping up old carpet to discover oak floors and cleaning the fireplace soot from old Pennsylvania stone the charm of the "good bones" has won me over.
Cait & Sam will restore this home to its former beauty. Better, yet, together, they will fill this house with love, family gatherings and special memories. Isn't that what investing in a house is all about? Add a garden and life is good.
You've probably figured out by now: house renovations have exhausted me. I'm too tired to talk about grief. Discussing that subject intelligently requires brain power I simply don't have right now.
Actually, this total distraction of hard labor reminded me of something: helping someone else achieve a goal is a fantastic feel-good exercise. We should all do it more often.
If grief is currently getting the best of you, try this:
- Volunteer your time.
- Help a neighbor.
- Call a friend or family member and offer a hand.
Helping others will brighten your life!
Now let's make the most delicious Belgian pumpkin pecan waffles. The toasted nuts makes these really special. Drench them in real maple syrup.
Here are some other great breakfast ideas: easy blueberry muffins, high protein overnight oats, carrot cake pancakes and eggs in purgatory.
Daryl says
The house is adorable. Can't wait to see inside! Much love and happiness to them in their new home
lisakeys64 says
Thank you--she is anxious to get all the work done ASAP
Lou M says
Best wishes to Sam & Cait!
lisakeys64 says
Thanks
savourytable says
Beautiful house! I love it. Please send big congratulations to them on a very exciting part of life.
lisakeys64 says
I will thank you
Erin Matino says
Congratulations on their new home!!! How exciting!
lisakeys64 says
Yes--you will love it
Danielle says
Gorgeous house!!! That's so exciting for them 🙂 and you! And good for you, too, sometimes it's nice to do some hard work and forget about all those other things affecting your life isn't it?! 🙂 xoxo
lisakeys64 says
yes, hard work gives one purpose and maybe a bit of gratitude for the distraction
theculinarycellar says
Sam and Cait's home looks like one out of BHG! It has such a warm and inviting look. And those waffles! I am going to have a Lisa recipes blitz of cooking with all the good stuff you have been posting! 🙂
lisakeys64 says
It is being lovingly transformed. One of Will's Navy buddies lives nearby and has started a painting business. We are so proud to have him be a part of our family and help Caitlin and Sam with the renovations. Hope you like the waffles.