As you know, I’m a sucker for tips. Well, not the “how to better organize your spice rack” kind of tips (although I could really use that)
Well, I know where the onion powder is.
but the kind of tip that makes you laugh and then think “I’m totally trying that crazy shit!” I found one of those tips over at my friend Dani’s blog, www.cloudywithachanceofwine.com and I had to share it with you…it’s that brilliant! Enjoy and take notes!
Easy blueberry pancakes (and how to get your husband to do the dishes)
Today, I’m sharing my secret recipe for blueberry pancakes, which are sure to put a smile on your kids faces (and make your husband pinch your ass when your kids aren’t looking).
Now, before we start, let’s get one thing straight: I do not enjoy cooking.
At all.
But we can’t eat take-out every night, and The Hubs has turned down all 536 of my requests for a personal chef, so I’ve been forced to suck it up and find easy ways to feed the 3 of us on a daily basis.
I mostly recycle the same meals over and over, but on occasion, when I wake up on the right side of the bed and don’t find myself in a wine-infused haze*, I get the overwhelming urge to try something different.
*This only happens about once every 3-4 months.
Saturday was one of those days.
I made my infamous blueberry pancakes for breakfast, and The Hubs almost dry-humped my leg.
They were that good.
And now, I’m sharing my secret recipe with you:
1. Invest in toys both your child(ren) and your husband enjoy playing with so you’re guaranteed some time alone in the kitchen. Sesame Street DVDs and Bristle Blocks do the trick in our house:
2. Gather all of your provisions together. For this recipe, you’ll need fresh blueberries, butter, flour, a frying pan, a spatula, a large bowl, water (tap is fine), and plates.
3. Clean blueberries and set aside.
4. Grab your best frying pan and place it over medium heat.
5. Wait a few minutes, and then place a good chunk of butter in the middle of the frying pan and reduce to low heat.
6. Remove toaster pancakes from the freezer. Do this quickly so no one sees them.
Tip: I like to buy my toaster pancakes during the week so I can remove them from the box and throw the box away before The Hubs gets home.
4. Add 1 pancake to your frying pan. While it is cooking, spread the remaining butter around the pan, letting it burn off a little. This will give the frying pan that “I’ve-just-cooked-6-pancakes” look while also permeating the air with the scent of freshly cooked, buttery goodness.
5. Toast remaining pancakes, 2 at a time, in your toaster.
6. Bang pots and utensils around so it sounds like you’re slaving away in the kitchen. Be careful not to be too loud – you don’t want anyone to come in and check up on you.
7. Place a large bowl in the sink, fill it with water until it is overflowing, add a fork, and then sprinkle some flour on top.
7. Bang around some more.
8. When your pancakes are thoroughly toasted, place them on a plate, add a chunk of butter on top, and then microwave them on high heat for approximately 15 seconds (or until the butter is sufficiently starting to melt).
9. Add blueberries on top.
10. Bang around some more.
11. Ensure the pancake you are cooking in your frying pan is sufficiently burnt so as to be inedible.
12. Bend over and touch your toes. Remain in this position for a few minutes so the blood rushes to your head and makes you look flushed.
13. Rub some flour on your nose and cheeks and haphazardly tie your hair on top of your head so you look sufficiently disheveled.
14. Yell, “BREAKFAST IS READY!” just as you are putting pancakes on the kitchen table.
15. Feign exhaustion and graciously allow your husband to do the dishes while you go for a well-earned, mid-morning nap.
You’re welcome.
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