Now, see, I want this blog to be a force for good. I hope it improves your lives. But it is a very diffuse medium and there's not much it can actually do. Perhaps it can reassure you that other people have felt something you feel. Perhaps Sherry's posts can waft some crisp Maine scents and colors your way. On a very good day, maybe I can crack you up. I have heard on two occasions that my advice got someone laid, so I am quite proud. On rare and treasured occasions, we can save someone from going to law school.
This is little enough and tenuous. But there is a much more direct way this blog can make your life better. You should MAKE THESE PANCAKES. They are that good. They are a sure thing. If you make them, your life will be better than if you do not make them. Three people have tried them since I first mentioned them, and reported fantastic results. I want you to have fantastic pancakes. But I can't force you. I can only invite you over to eat them, and plead with you on this blog. Please. Invite a couple people over. Make the batter the night before. Eat oatmeal pancakes together, for extra goodness in 2010.
I am happy to publicly testify that I am one of those three people who tried the pancake recipe after Megan linked to it earlier, and everyone who ate them *loved* them!
The overnight (or 6-8 hours) prep is a must, and don't worry if they seem undercooked right off the griddle (I always sample my pancakes for QC); it's oatmeal, and oatmeal is a little gooey when it's hot.
Posted by: Lora | January 03, 2010 at 08:48 PM
QC is extremely important. Strong work, Lora.
Posted by: Megan | January 04, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Lingonberry preserves? Yeah, next time I stop by North Dakota I'll pick some up.
Posted by: Sheila Tone | January 04, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Will do this weekend...
Posted by: Scott Lemieux | January 04, 2010 at 10:50 PM
I've been making these ever since you posted about them before and they are the best! I even made them for Christmas Morning Breakfast - with the lingonberry preserves (found at your local IKEA).
Posted by: Cara | January 05, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Scott! Hi! I didn't know you were still around. I'm glad.
Posted by: Megan | January 05, 2010 at 07:48 AM
I don't know what a lingonberry is, but you have addicted us all to sauteed portabello mushrooms and savory little pitas with pie crust (have you tried with gouda and carmelized onions?).
Also, are lingonberries local? ;)
Posted by: sweetcoalminer | January 05, 2010 at 08:50 PM
I've not tried lingonberries, myself. I go for sugar with lemon juice squeezed over it.
Posted by: Megan | January 05, 2010 at 10:03 PM
I'm also happy to publicly testify that I'm one of the three people who made these fabulous pancakes. Megan is NOT kidding. They are that good.
Lingonberries come from Sweden, and are packed in a glass jar. Kind of like preserves, but not so jammy. In Portland, Oregon, we can find them in our local grocery stores. Also, Whole Foods has them. And, they are quite good with these pancakes.
I also put some maple syrup on the pancakes, and that was excellent.
I'm going to try Megan's sugar with lemon juice idea next time. Megan, do you use brown, white, or powdered sugar?
Posted by: Michael | January 08, 2010 at 05:47 PM
I use mildly less processed cane sugar, because that's what I keep on hand.
Light sprinkle of sugar, squeeze of lemon. Very yummy.
Also, just heard from a fourth person, who vouches for these pancakes.
Posted by: Megan | January 09, 2010 at 02:36 PM
Thanks Megan! I'm generally not all that excited about pancakes, although crepes are another matter, but these are delicious! We used strawberry jelly because that's what was on hand, but since we've both agreed to add this to our regular breakfast rotation, I'll keep a lookout for some lingonberry preserves for next time.
Posted by: Rose | January 17, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Thank you! I made these pancakes, from batter the night before, as my first pancakes Ever! There were blueberries in some, chocolate chips in others, and they were all BIG hits! Delicious!
Posted by: Lydia | January 17, 2010 at 01:28 PM
I made these pancakes this morning and they were terrific. Can't wait to read your next recipe recommendation!
By the way, Ikea sells 14 oz (400g) jars of ligonberries for $2.99.
See here: www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/IKEA_Food/swedish_food_market.html
Posted by: Michelle | January 20, 2010 at 03:31 AM
I made pancakes as instructed. The kids loved them, even without lingonberries. The youngest (A-Dog, 3 and a half) thought they tasted like grilled cheese without the cheese. The grownups liked them a lot as well. Thank you for providing this vital public service.
Posted by: Fasolamatt | January 24, 2010 at 08:41 AM
That's awesome Matt. I'm so glad. See you in a couple months, right?
Posted by: Megan | January 25, 2010 at 06:48 PM