Breakfast: May 2005 Archives
I had buttermilk left over from making panna cotta, so naturally it was time for pancakes for dinner. This recipe got four forks from the reviewers on Epicurious, and I can see why. The textures alone are fantastic: tender pancakes, melting banana pieces that would be too much were it not for the rich, toothy crunch of the nuts. I ate them simply adorned with butter, but I think the orange butter that was part of the recipe (but I didn't make) would be even better.
Whisk together 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Then melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and whisk in 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 egg and a dash of vanilla. Mix the wet into the dry, then add 1/4 cup chopped macadamias and 1 small diced banana. Cook like regular pancakes.
I bet the basic recipe would be good with lots of different variations, but why do I insist on messing with a good thing?
I had buttermilk left over from making panna cotta, so naturally it was time for pancakes for dinner. This recipe got four forks from the reviewers on Epicurious, and I can see why. The textures alone are fantastic: tender pancakes, melting banana pieces that would be too much were it not for the rich, toothy crunch of the nuts. I ate them simply adorned with butter, but I think the orange butter that was part of the recipe (but I didn't make) would be even better.
Whisk together 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Then melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and whisk in 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 egg and a dash of vanilla. Mix the wet into the dry, then add 1/4 cup chopped macadamias and 1 small diced banana. Cook like regular pancakes.
I bet the basic recipe would be good with lots of different variations, but why do I insist on messing with a good thing?
Today is Kim's first Mother's Day and there simply was no way she wasn't going to get breakfast in bed. Now, with a flaky husband like me, that's going to take some planning - on her part. Closely examine the picture to the left. See those little orange squares on the left-side place setting? Those are Kim's instructions to me on how to put it together. Orange juice in the glass. A croissant or roll on the plate ("ask in the morning"). A certain yogurt in the ramekin. Notice no notes on my side of the tray.
Now, before anyone start thinking this reflects a certain mania in Kim, let me set the record straight that it's actually a reflection of a certain mania, or short attention span, in me. After almost nine years of marriage we understand what makes each other tick. And that I need all the help I can get to put breakfast on the bedspread.
Happy mother's day, Kim. August and I love you a bunch!
