Some new music in the house

Hoorahhhh a new album from a much loved Seattle artist and it's not just a pleasure to listen to for the sake of my little(est) one but enjoyable for all in the house. 

Here have a listen (one of the children themed songs) 

but mixed into the album are also plenty that are not so aimed at children.

***

Sunday morning pancakes and our little Giuseppe

What does the photo have to do with the above mentioned cd? Not a thing, only that it's mellow morning sounds were filling the kitchen as I flipped pancakes and sipped coffee with the Mr. on a slow Sunday morning not long ago. 

Ohhh and a little new food discovery to share! 

a new pancake topping- lemon ricotta and sliced kiwi !

I know it sounds odd but it is very good, especially rolled into a crepe.

simple instructions

(blend 200 grams (around 1 cup) of ricotta with a tablespoon or so of powdered sugar and the juice of half a lemon, blend till creamy and serve up with tart kiwi slices or thinly sliced blood oranges- 

it is very light fresh and tasty- really. 

Simple (American style) Pancake Recipe 

As I am on the pancake side of things- here is a simple recipe for pancakes that we use- 

3 eggs

3 cups milk 

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

3 cups flour(blend how you like- half whole meal etc.) 

if you are not using self rising flour then add one and half tsp baking soda and one and a half tsp baking powder 

half tsp cinnamon

(optional) 1 Tbs of brown sugar

 separately mix the wet ingredients in one bowl and the and the dry ingredients in another-

 lastly add the wet to the dry and briefly whisk, important not to over mix

serves 4-5 people 

small note: if you like a lighter pancake you can add 2 Tbs lemon juice to 2 cups of the milk- let stand for 15 min (making butter milk) and use it in place of part of the milk. 

July Flame  by Laura Veirs

(A family favourite from a few summers ago)