Pancakes on Parade – A Sweet and Savory Event

Flapjacks, crêpes, pajeon, dosa, blini, tortillas, crespelle, jian bing, pikelets, ataif, blintzes, bánh cuốn, palačinka, injera …the varieties are as endless as the cooks who prepare them and the countries they hail from. Those delectable disks of batter or dough, browning, bubbling and blistering on hot metal surfaces are as much the staff of life as bread, and often quicker to prepare than that adorable glazed cinnamon bun you are just about to reach for now. Not only a cherished breakfast staple, pancakes are one of the meals to beat when you want to satisfy your carb cravings and nutritional needs in the same bite.

Want to take a peek at how your neighbors across the hall or across the oceans prepare their pancakes? Between now and July 6, I am hosting Pancakes on Parade, an event to showcase the fascinating and flavorful things we magicians can conjure with some starch, liquid and heat. Recipes submitted can be as simple or elaborate as you choose, as sweet as the syrup you pour on them or as savory as salsa. All cultures and courses are welcome.

Please post a new recipe or a newly posted one from your archives, linking to this announcement, with the following details to me [thewellseasonedcook AT yahoo DOT com] by July 6:

Name:
Name and URL of Your Blog:
Name and URL of Your Recipe Post:
Location: Optional
Photo: Optional
Use of the logo is also optional.

I will post the round-up some time during the week of July 6 . I will also be giving away a copy of Pancakes A to Z by Marie Simmons*, a fun companion cookbook to supplement the collection of fine recipes I am looking forward to receiving from you. The prize will be awarded through a random drawing of all submissions, to be shipped worldwide to the winner at my expense. Those who aren’t bloggers are also welcome to submit recipes and photos which will be included in the round-up and drawing.

So, get those bowls, whisks and fires going! We’ll open a virtual International House of …er…you know what! Thanks for joining in!

* I do not have any personal nor business affiliation with Marie Simmons nor her publisher, Houghton Mifflin. Family and friends are not eligible for the prize.