50th

Delay openings are winter's little treats for us and for kids. I try to make it even more *special* by whipping up a batch of our favorite pancakes: BANANA! There is no other fruit as versatile as banana when it comes to making a batter: pancakes, waffles, muffins.... Pancakes are the easiest and they too bring a smile on a snowy winter morning!

{2}Banana Pancakes

DRY

3/4 cup self rising* flour

3/4 cup self rising wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

WET

2 whole large eggs

2 TB spoons sugar

a drop of vanilla

2 very ripe bananas, mashed

1 cup milk/cream/whey (from the drained yogurt)>room temperature

1 stick unsalted butter, melted

1) wet ingredients: beat eggs, add sugar, vanilla, mashed bananas, milk (or whatever liquid you're using) and mix all until smooth.

2) sift flour and baking powder into the wet mixture. combine but not over-mix. Let stand for a bit, while you get the element ready.

3) fry pancakes on a griddle, flip when starting to bubble.

4) serve with warmed strawberry syrup, whipped cream and fruit. Enjoy!

*/if you can't find self rising, use regular and then add a 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder/