Old Glory

Happy 4th of July Week!

It doesn't get more American than red, white and blue pancakes.

Old Glory
adapted slightly from The Black Dog Tavern 40th Anniversary cookbook
serves 4
1 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 c whole-wheat flour
1 T sugar/honey/syrup (we used Rapadura)
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c milk of choice (whole recommended)
2 T melted butter, olive oil or organic coconut oil
1/4 c fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 c fresh blueberries, sliced
1 banana, sliced

Sift dry ingredients. In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 c milk & melted butter/oil.
Combine wet and dry ingredients by stirring gently (do not overmix). Add more milk to thin the batter.

Gently stir in fresh fruit.

Ladle 4-inch circles of batter onto a greased griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until  bubbles form on the edges. Flip pancakes and cook until done.

Garnish with fresh fruit. Serve hot with butter & maple syrup.

Enjoy your July 4th holiday week! Join us in thanking a veteran!

O's favorite patriotic song, "Proud to be an American" can be heard here.

(If you'd rather your child not see photos of guns, you could just listen along)

PS Don't forget the piggies! Or any other animals that might enjoy a little compost for breakfast.
Our pig friends even eat our egg shells!