You say pancake. I say flapjack! They’re both the same. This is also true for hotcakes and griddlecakes, which are types of pancakes.
Call it whatever you like. On this day we celebrate the mahhhvelous breakfast treat.
Of course, if we are in the United Kingdom, a flapjack is not a pancake at all. It’s an oat-based baked item, somewhat like a granola bar. And if we’re French, our pancakes will be more apt to be exceptionally thin and delicate. They are called crepes. (Yummy!)
Because I am in the U.S., I’ll stick with pancakes on this day. Go for a traditional presentation with a pat of butter and some warmed, 100% pure maple syrup on top. Or try a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar, a variety of fruits or berries, and whipped cream. A favorite of mine is adding blueberries and/or freshly diced peaches in the batter. Oh, yeah! Chocolate chips are pretty remarkable, too… with or without sliced bananas and bacon bits. Various nuts and praline bits also blend beautifully.
Yummmmm…. I think my griddle is ready to cook some flapjacks. Bye for now!
