Today is National Pancake Day.  Many cultures around the world have their own versions from crepes to blinis, from sweet to savory, filled and flat but they are all delicious.  I am particularly fond of the good old American version which needs a hot griddle, butter and syrup.  At home I use a sourdough batter and usually make it with either blueberries or a lemon/poppy seed theme.

A fun way to serve pancakes is to use as sort of pigs in a blanket that I have often made for company.  Use your taco holders, tuck a small pancake in with a cooked sausage link.  Add mustard (butter) and catsup (syrup) and you have a breakfast hot dog!

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TOMORROW: Fort Tryon Park Medieval Festival Preview