Edible Gifts! Chocolate and Caramel Sauces
December 16, 2010
This time of year, many of us face the very difficult task of choosing the right gift for everyone on our list. If we are lucky, we know just the perfect thing for each special someone, a gift that will not only excite and surprise them, but will also be of good use. Many times it is more challenging though.
Perhaps we don’t know the person very well or maybe they already seem to have everything they need. Too often,we pick out a gift just to check it off the list. The gift ends up having little meaning to us or to the recipient. That is why, when faced with that dilemma, I generally choose to give an edible gift!
For the Love of Pancakes
December 9, 2010
Pancakes are a ritual in our home. As a child, my mother would spoil me with stacks upon stacks of pancakes any day of the week I wished. (Thanks Mom!) Now with my own kids, I’m compelled to continue the tradition though the pressures of a busy life generally restrict them to the weekend. Our weekend is not complete without a heaping plate of steaming cakes smothered in homemade jam or syrup.
Many trials led me to develop this fabulous recipe. It is truly simple and quick to put together. You will not need to resort mediocre mix ever again! The batter produces pancakes which are thick and fluffy, but not heavy. Add blueberries or bananas and you have a force to be reckoned with. Feel free to replace 1/2 of the flour with whole wheat flour. If you do not have buttermilk on hand, combine 2 cups milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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