Snowy Morning

So... it snowed today. Yesterday it was 65 degrees. When people say, "You don't like the weather in Missouri, just hang around a bit and it will change," they are so right.


Zeppy is unhappy with this change of weather. She was enjoying looking out of the open window at the geese.

So am I.

Snow, rain, sun, sleet, sun, snow etc... that's Missouri weather for you.

Instead of sulking about the movement of my flip flops from the doorstep to the closet, I made pancakes.


Num!!!! Except John didn't want any.... so I have a lot left over. Anybody want to come over and drink tea and have strawberry pancakes? They're hot, they're ready, and they're here!



Janky Pancakes with Fruit Recipe

Strawberries, rinsed
1/4 cup real-deal, PURE, maple syrup

2 cups white whole wheat flour (or unbleaced all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup natural granulated sugar (evaporated cane sugar)
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
2 1/4 cups milk of any kind (I added in some creme brule creamer)
2 large organic eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted (melt in the pan skillet you are going to use. Use as much butter as you want. Go ahead, it's snowing!)

To make the pancakes combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir all the ingredients until they are just combined. Don't worry if the batter is a bit lumpy, you don't want to over mix.

Heat your skillet, pan, or griddle to medium-hot and brush it with a bit of butter. Test for the right temperature. If a drop of water dropped onto the pan starts to dance, you are in the ballpark. Pour about 1/3 of a cup of batter into the skillet. Wait until the pancake bottom is deep golden in color, then flip with a spatula and cook the other side until golden and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve with butter and plenty of berries and real syrup.
(My Granddad used to make real maple syrup in the spring time at our Minnesotan cabin... so real maple syrup is important.)

They won't be the perfect, fluffy pancakes, but they will be a flavor explosion for your mouth. Goofy shaped pancakes are the best anyway!

This isn't a recipe for one person. Set the table for friends, fashion some sort of center piece and give your friends a breakfast call.

I know.. white sugar... if you have the money for maple sugar go for it.