Happy Birthday Pancakes!

Rachael Ray and I have something in common. We both like to cook and we have August birthdays! 

 I love the fun Birthday Pancakes that are in the August 2011 Issue of Everyday with Rachel Ray.



Birthday Pancakes


1 Box of Cake Mix


1 Can Frosting (or make your own)


Sprinkles (optional)


Prepare cake mix according to the directions on the box. Once cake is mixed add in 1 TB. of  sprinkles. Stir until combined.


Heat a skillet/griddle and coat with butter, margarine or non-stick spray.


Ladle the batter onto the heated griddle. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 mins.


Once all the pancakes are complete get ready to frost.


Remove cover and foil protector from your can of frosting and pop in the microwave to make pourable. Heat in 20 second intervals.


When the frosting is ready to pour, start stacking the pancakes, drizzling each layer with frosting and sprinkles. Cover the top pancake with frosting and finish with sprinkles and a candle!


Start singing, cut and serve! Add a scoop of ice cream if desired.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHAEL!

A Day With The Girls!

An early birthday celebration with the girls yesterday! My wonderful friends arranged for a girls day and drove me to the most charming Village of Sharon Springs where peace and quiet beckons. It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop! The quaint shops and the employees were just so sweet! We started the day with breakfast at the Black Cat Cafe where I enjoyed their white omelet (egg whites, tarragon and goat cheese).

 Sharon Springs is renowned for its unique architecture dating back to the time when the village was an internationally famous health spa.  I think I read that the population is somewhere around 500+ now. So quaint! 

Here we are at Beekman 1802 Mercantile.

And here are my wonderful friends, waiting for breakfast at the Black Cat Cafe.






The Fabulous Beekman Boys were busy making goat cheese at the farm, so we didn't get to meet them. They have their own TV show on the Green Planet Network.  They are two guys from New York City that bought a farm in Sharon Springs (upstate New York), and have a herd of goats and produce the most amazing artisanal goat cheese and soap. I have never tasted anything like their goat cheese. I bought a sixth month supply!  

I just want you to know that I wore a black and white top so I would coordinate with the decor at the cafe and the Beekman Mercantile. LOL
Thank you for stopping by!
Debbie