BASIC was an early programming language that is still among the simplest and most popular of programming languages. BASIC stands for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.. Originally designed as an interactive mainframe timesharing language by John Kemeney and Thomas Kurtz in 1963, it became widely used on personal computers everywhere. On IBM's first family computer, the PCJr, a BASIC cartridge was a popular add-on.
Griddles are usually used for making breakfast foods like pancakes, French toast, or bacon. My husband has one because he absolutely loves pancakes and his family always makes their special pancakes on an electric griddle.
It also works well for fried or scrambled, although a cast iron griddle is probably a little better. Of course, you can also use a regular skillet, though the sides make it a tad more difficult to work with. Aside from eggs, a cast iron skillet (used properly) is by far the best tool for cooking cornbread! Like Save February 3, 2006 at 1:17AM Thank you for reporting this comment.