Archive for February, 2010
Buttermilk Pancake Paradise
I have a list of “should eat” breakfasts, like smoothies, egg whites, fruit, ice chips, you get the idea. I also have a list of “pretty decent” breakfasts, such as oatmeal, eggs, yogurt with granola, and on and on. Then there’s my list of favorite breakfasts. This list gets noticed more on the weekend, when I’m home to give the favorites the attention they need. Topping THIS list is fresh buttermilk pancakes. They’ve been a staple around here for a while, morphing into a tradition even, especially during this endless midwest winter. All four of us love ‘em, yup this guy too.
Now, they don’t have to be all that bad. Sure, they’re carbed up a bit and dabble in a bit of butter and maple syrup, but there are tweaks on these fine hot cakes that keep them on “acceptably healthy” but more importantly scrumptious too. One example is always using whole wheat flour for at least half of the flour, REAL butter, pure maple syrup, and organic eggs. These hot cakes could always be the follow up to an uber-healthy green smoothie, if you have that kind of dedication in the morning.
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In this time when Big Food and Pharma are making mega profits, I'm acknowledging a broken system with options a parent can count on. While the information super highway puts infinite resources at our fingertips, navigating that maze leaves my head spinning. I created Spilled Ingredients as a sieve for all of us busy, real folks and parents.Here’s to freedom of choice, learning together and making informed decisions. Power to us parents.
Love,
Niki
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