My dad used to make pancakes every Sunday morning. I didn’t like pancakes or maple syrup as a kid. Yeah, I grew up but still like more savory things in the morning.
One year we went up to the Adirondacks to see some of Dad’s old friends and she made me a crepe and put strawberry preserves in it and powdered sugar on top. That was fantastic!
So from then on, Dad made the last pancake for me, a larger one (I would have known later to thin the batter) that I finished the same way and loved pancakes once again.
Now I’m hoarding Vermont B grade syrup for a special occasion. I don’t make pancakes or waffles (waffle story later) but usually eggs, toast and bacon/sausage for Jim.
Tonight is TX sausage, frozen fries and homemade cole slaw. I met Chef Jeff at our local specialty store with more cheeses than one can count. I mentioned that I have a seven year-old cheddar in wax from a small store in Vermont and he wants a tasting so we’ll do that. He advises a UK cheese for sharpest cheddar as well as one from Herkimer NY. Perhaps those will be included in the test.
Hey single guys and gals. A healthy place to meet is in a supermarket. Produce or butchery. Or cheese. Trust me. Just strike up a conversation with the guy/gal of your dreams. It helps if you know the staff, and they know you. Then you’re the novice or expert.
No, I don’t get paid for cooking or matchmaking, but I should! Dee
Cooking with Dee 
In the movie “My Blue Heaven” Vinnie Antonelli (Steve Martin) successfully picks up Shaldeen (Carol Kane) by using just the right introduction while in the frozen food section. You might try following the object of your desire until she is alone looking for some frozen ingredients and then follow Vinnie’s lead.
Vincent ‘Vinnie’ Antonelli: You know, it’s dangerous for you to be here in the frozen food section.
Shaldeen: Why is that?
Vincent ‘Vinnie’ Antonelli: Because you could melt all this stuff.
Never mind Jim, I picked him up at TGIFriday’s.
Who would’ve thunk it—another Dad that made Sunday morning pancakes……and happy memories :)
Oh, I’ve been trying to think of their names all day! Harry and Moselle, daughter Johanna. Sky Mountain Lodge. My dad used to play the fiddle at square dances and Harry played the accordion, I believe, plus other instruments.
Moselle made me my first true crepe. Dad made me a big thick pancake from the family recipe but with strawberry preserves and powdered sugar it was special.