The Pancakes / Crepes

Here is a pancake recipe to try. This makes really light fluffy pancakes that are really easy to eat. To use this recipe for crepes you can add water to get the runnier batter

**TOP TIP**
Only flip once!

You will need

225g flour (roughly 3/4 cup)
2tsp baking powder
1tsp sugar **optional for sweet pancakes**
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tbsp butter

I like to make my pancake batter the night before but leaving it for at least an hour to rest and thicken will help too. You can of course use it right away but the batter will be more runny

Pop the butter into a small dish and melt either on the stove or in the microwave. 15seconds in the microwave will do it. Set aside to cool

Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar into a mixing bowl. Add your milk and give it a quick mix with a whisk. Add the two eggs and mix well. With the butter you have two options. Add the melted butter right before cooking


There are a million and one ways to make crepes and pancakes. The main points are for thick American style pancakes you need a thick batter that doesn't run too much when you pop it into the hot pan. For thin crepes you want a runny batter that will easily coat the whole pan in a thin layer. Don't be afraid to try the savory ones! Many people stick to the lemon and sugar but hey this day comes every year so why not try something different this year? :)

Enjoy!

Pancakes!

How how I love pancakes or should I say crepes!

Pancakes have always been a huge favourite of mine. Something that is shared in our household! This year I have been toying with the idea of doing a breakfast pancake, a lunch pancake and a dinner pancake! Of course really I will probably not be able to resist topping mine with strawberry and icing sugar for each meal... Ooops

So considering Tuesday is fast approaching, here are our top pancake ideas :)


The Grill Master
Top a crepe with cooked bacon, mushroom and onion
Fold over into a triangle
Top with grated cheese and grill until deliciously melted

The Flip Flop
Cook one side of the pancake/crepe
Flip and top with grated cheese
Cook until the underside has cooked through
Add prosciutto & wilted spinach

The Great Breakfast
American style thick pancakes (say 3)
Top with crispy bacon
Drizzle with maple syrup


A Pine Party
Pancakes or crepes
Thinly sliced pineapple rings
Sprinkle powdered sugar
Drizzle with chocolate sauce

The Trusted
Lemon & sugar

The second in command
Cinnamon & sugar

Get it into Greek **healthier option**
Top with Greek yogurt
Sliced orange segments (or fruit of choice)
Drizzle with honey

Grow Your Own

So the last while my husband and I have been talking about and planning growing a lot more of our own food. We always SAY it but this year we will DO it. Of course the herbs are there but I want to find an interesting way to display/grow them.

I am hoping to start growing peppers because we buy SO many that I would love to try saving some $$ on that.

I am considering tomatoes, courgette (zucchini), potatoes *insert Irish joke*, onions and shallots.

I want to do this mainly in pots because the soil isn't great here and I have no plans to dig up the entire garden!

I want to create a fun place for our daughter to learn how to grow her own food. I am hoping to give her a few pots for her to look after. With help obviously. I think giant sunflowers will be a must because I think they will have a great impact when she sees them grown. Plus what kid doesn't like digging in the dirt?!


I'm really looking forward to this and I can't wait to post recipes grown with OUR produce from OUR garden. *excited*


I am so ready to the rain to stop so I can get out in the garden and clear up the sad forgotten plants who have fumbled their way through the winter.