Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Banana Pancakes: a herstory

It is a common ground, unlike coffee. Like coffee, this special 'fruit' has a particular--and for the most part--pleasant aroma. See? Common ground.


Banana pancakes are a big deal. If you're lucky, you have time to make them, eat them, or even remember them. They're like a hug. Or a puppy. They are comforting. They are home.


You must know that if you mash the bananas before you put them in the batter, the pancakes are heavy with a raw texture and they taste undercooked. The key is to make the batter independent of bananas, then bombard it with little diagonally sliced pieces, but only after the batter is thoroughly mixed and ready. You can even add walnuts or pecans or chocolate chips! It keeps them fluffy and light while the flavor of the banana stays intact leading to a more enjoyable meal. I say meal because I don't care what anyone says: 'brakfast food' is for any time of day.


Making banana pancakes is life. You can make it from scratch or you can use a 'just add water' mix, but you always need fresh bananas!

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