So guys I know I said I would post Part 3 today. But I’m going to be like those evil soap operas and leave you hanging. Don’t worry though, I will do it tomorrow. Not! Just kidding. Anyway, this is what I’ve been doing in the kitchen lately.
I figured out that pepper jack cheese and apple butter taste awesome together.
Can I get a what what?
But I didn't forget about my beloved grilled mango chutney and cheddar cheese sandwich.
Eggplant, avocado, tomato sauce, topped with Katie's vegan alfredo sauce.
I used the last of Katie’s sauce I made. This is not a farewell, just… see you later! Definitely a keeper.
And now presenting a real kitchen experiment! As most of you know, Katie is hosting a pancake making bonanza! She’s encouraging all of us to get creative and dream up some delicious pancake recipes. Well, I decided to make Vegan Pound Cake Pancakes. Lots of cake, huh? Now I was looking at a ton of versions of pancake and pound cake recipes. I was trying to figure out what ingredients I could use to stick true to both recipes, as they have different consistencies. I don’t think this is really rocket science, but I wanted to get it right. I’m telling you, this was so much fun! My dad was over in the office and I was exclaiming to him everything I was doing. “Dad! It’s actually working!” Oops, I forgot to tell him what I was up to. Who knows what he was thinking. Anyway, the key ingredient in these babies was tofu! So here goes…
Pound cake pancakes on the griddle.
Pound cake pancakes à enfourner.
And what do we get?
They came out, but they were too perfect looking I thought.
I like them better like this!
So I put the oven pancakes on the griddle and they puffed up!
I cut up some fruits to go with our pancakes... FOR DINNER!
My parents did not mind one bit having breakfast for dinner. We enjoyed this possibly as much as the lovely Lauren.
My experiment being served!
Naked!!!
I'm digging the outfit!
My pancakes decided to wear a cashew cream top borrowed from Monica, accessorized with cinnamon, and a last minute decision… maple syrup!
So what made these pancakes kind of like pound cakes?
Moist on the inside. Does this count as food porn?
You better believe I licked my plate clean.
You can check my recipe page for this yummy treat! I had some pancakes leftover for breakfast today.
Voila!
This morning I was reminiscing of Germany and how I ate my pancakes there. I usually would put applesauce on mine (instead of apple slices), just how I eat my latkes. But today I cut up an apple, spread some coconut oil on the pancake, and sprinkled the whole shebang with cinnamon and powdered sugar. This was, to put it lightly, absolutely wonderful. On the other pancake I used up the rest of the cashew cream with a pit of cherry marmalade and amaretto syrup. I also had a bowl of yogurt with sliced strawberries, Zoe’s Cinnamon Raisin granola, and a small blob of cashew cream. The only complaint I have about the granola is that it should have more raisins. Fortunately, I have a huge container of raisins so my problem was resolved.
In the words of Fat Bastard, "get in muh belly!"
So fresh and so clean clean!
Now on to some other things I’ve stumbled upon in the blogging world that I tried this past week.
Banana soft serve topped with almond butter, duh!
Uh, Gena, you need to compile your own cookbook! You’ve got a real knack for recipes.
Despite having a crapload of bars to try already, I went ahead and made this purchase.
I’ve seen these Honest bars on Kath’s blog, and they always sounded so yummy. This one was small, but mighty in flavor! I smeared coconut oil on it because I apparently like putting it on everything. I love the subtle flavor it gives things. I guess what coconut oil is to me is like almond butter to others.
Last but not least…
Young coconut!
After a fun, intense dance class I had my dad help me open this coconut. My dad is so use to busting things open I was like, “no no just cut in a square at the top.” He managed to cut it open with such grace. Thanks dad! Luckily, I found my squiggly straw to suck down this delicious and thirst-quenching water. I had to replenish myself for the Harry Potter movie!!!
Stay still you guys!
I guess that's kind of better?
Waiting ever so patiently...
Must. Stay. Awake.
I was so hyper while we were outside waiting in line. Then when the movie started… I did the unimaginable and fell asleep. I always do that! Eventually I woke up and pretended that didn’t happen. I can’t say that I can give a fair review of the movie because I was asleep for part of it. But from what I did see, I think the other movies are better. Atleast I’ve always got my books!
I hope you all had a wonderful Wednesday. It’s the time of week when you can say, “almost there.” Almost!
So tomorrow’s post will include Part 3 as promised, and another special surprise. Ooo I can’t wait!
Love ‘em!! You are so creative! And your meals always look so perfect! Do you ever eat ugly meals LOL? You should be a food stylist, girlie!
Love,
Katie
LOL!!! Yes I do – in fact I’m eating a defrosted banana that turned to mush and young coconut meat mixed together to make one ugly alien baby lol.
Actually, I was watching an episode on the people who make food for magazines and they had to come up with ways to make fake ice cream so that it looks yummy and real.. but doesn’t melt for the picture.
Pound cake pancakes – ridiculous!!! It sounds amazing. I recently made yam pancakes that were also fabulous.
I’m eager to try the pepperjack / apple butter combo. Thanks for the idea!
Oo when you said yam I immediately thought of purple yam (I went to a couple of Asian markets today so I’m all like.. seaweed, taro, crazy veggies and dehyrdated mushrooms!).
Try it! It’s such a yummy spicy/sweet combo
Can I come to your house ;-; Grilled cheddar & mango chutney! Wahh! And that banana soft serve is delicious.
I just made pancakes for my dad tonight! Whole wheat banana-date-walnut-coconut
Applesauce on pancakes = the best. Love the idea of pound cake pancakes.
I have yet to see Harry Potter, not sure when I’ll be able to :X
I can grill you sandwiches and you can make me oatmeal. Sound like a deal?
Those pancakes sound sooo scrumptious!
AMEN for Wednesday night BFD!!!!! I am so happy that you loved it as much as I do. It’s such a wonderful thing to look forward to in the middle of your week, isn’t it?
Okay, but I think the eggplant dish is my favorite out of everything today. Wow, it looks sooooo good. I am going to have to try this asap.
Take care hun!
Girrrl, you don’t even know! Okay yes you do :p BFD should be a worldwide thing.
I have serious pancake envy…those look incredible!
And your meals are so gorgeous, I always feel like mine need a makeover after checking out your blog
Am excited to try out your recipe section!!
i am in love with your writing style
dude i am a narco, i alllways fall asleep at the movies. cute squiggly straw!
oh mein gott katharina, pfannkuechelchen mit apfelkompott und zimt und zucker??? ahh das gabs immer bei oma. lecker lecker
haha love it
i love your pancakes and all of your other eats. i really need to read more other blogs to get some healthy and tasty recipes into my meals. or i can just pop by your lovely blog and steal some of your eats. yummy
and hurray for breakfast for dinner
xxx
m’mm those pancakes sound like a winner to me
! I definitely wouldn’t mind eating them fore breakfast, lunch, or dinner — or all three!!
you just can’t get any more fabulous – those pancakes, pictures and flavor combos are seriously gourmet. i will definitely have to keep that recipe bookmarked for my next craving
i ALWAYS fall asleep at movie theaters – something about a cushioned chair, lights out and everyone quiet that sends me snoozing.
happy thursday love!
p.s. i have a separate blog of my travels through asia – i am going to send you the link if you are interested!
Those pancakes look DEEEEEEE-licious! I haven’t had pancakes in ages but that’s going to have to change soon.
I love those unique sandwich creations! Apple butter and pepper jack? Amazing!
I like putting some kind of nut butter on everything too…makes it sooooo much betta!
ahahahah I am cracking up that you fell asleep in HP because for some reason, it don’t matta what movie it is, I get sooo tired and shut my eyes in theaters too! I NEED to see HP soon though. IT IS A MUST!
xoxoxo my Gemini love!
the pancakes look amazing. they definitely count as food porn! yummmmmmmmmy. and i should try katie’s vegan alfredo sauce. your avocado/eggplant dish looks TOO good!
-JB
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wow your so creative to bake pancakes!! I never would have guessed to try that. haha you crack me up when you said they were too perfect!
can’t wait to see harry potter!!! no spoiler alerts, ya hear?!
oh- by the way, metric didn’t perform “combat baby” on the alexa chung show…they did their new single, “help i’m alive.”
“So fresh and so clean clean” is the title of my latest post! Hahah…great minds think alike!
You are so so so so adorable, I can’t get over it! And that pancake breakfast looks absolutely GOURMET.
And hmm, i’ll have to try that apple butter/cheese combo! Have a good Friday girl!
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