(now let's kick off)
Woke up this morning, to have the usual "breakfast of champions"--
- its similar to something my Dad would always eat, so naturally its named for the champ.
and right after I finished...I realized, its the weekend!
bring out the weekend meals!
Q:what's a weekend meal you say?
A: view picture to your left (yes, I know, how can you miss it). its like that. it looks like a happy heart attack.... caused by anything super delicious- generally cake like and doughy- that you have a little more time to make than in your usual work week. its devoured before lounging in the pjs with the paper on your laptop...or winding down for a nap.
Meals like this always got me so excited as a kid that I would dance, wiggle and make silly smiley faces in my chair. waiting for the smell around me, to be put right in front me. probably because its cake for breakfast. Jim Gaffigan says it best.
...and because mimosas and meeting good friends over brunch is involved.
generally here, to the awesome service of Jack (request his section if you go).
-and not to forget, my old job has some kickass brunch and servers too.
aaaaand maybe one day, when I can bring myself to get over to the East Side (and spend that much), I'll try their brunch.
So long as eating east side looks nothing like this:
...and because mimosas and meeting good friends over brunch is involved.
generally here, to the awesome service of Jack (request his section if you go).
-and not to forget, my old job has some kickass brunch and servers too.
aaaaand maybe one day, when I can bring myself to get over to the East Side (and spend that much), I'll try their brunch.
So long as eating east side looks nothing like this:
Had to make a run for the bananas and butter, but Danna and Devotchka keep the elation going in the Little Miss Sunshine OST.
flipping flapjacks, sun peering in and red wool socks. can't wait to have these tomorrow. happy weekend.
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pancakes
1 c. flour
2 TBSP brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cloves (optional, but totally worth adding)
1/4 tsp salt
1 TBSP cinnamon (add extra tsp if you love the stuff)
1 c. soy milk
1 sweet potato boiled and mashed
1 tsp vanilla
earth balance butter (or whatever butter you have and like)
- cut skin off potato, and chop into blocks.
boil in pot on med. high heat till soft enough to puncture through with fork.
about 8 minutes.
- while potatoes are boiling..mix first seven ingredients ('the dry stuff')
in a large bowl...or a measuring cup if you forget altogether that you have a bowl.
- drain potatoes and mash. then pour in potatoes and remaining 'wet' ingredients into dry ingredients. mix well.
you'll notice clumps of sweet potato. they'll add texture if you don't pulverize them.
**pancakes with any added fruit or root will be dense but if the batter seems thicker than usual, add milk by the TBSP. I had to add some to mine.**
-in skillet (non stick hopefully), warm butter (size of pinky fingernail) on med. heat, and dollop batter in about the size of palm.
-fry till edges of pancake bottom become golden. peek for flipping. then of course, flip when ready.
TA- DA!
-serve hot, on plate, to giddy weekend lounger.
I like to eat mine with a side of banana, amazing vermont maple syrup (compliments to Jo&Co.) in my CMU sweatshirt.
Try the pancakes without syrup first. though dense, the sweet potato is a gentle addition that can be overpowered by too much syrup.. more importantly, enjoy it how you like.
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