According to Wikipedia pancakes “is a flat cake, often thin, and round, prepared from a starch-based batter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan.” Leaving aside that boring explanation we would like to define it with this tasty photos. Everyone loves pancakes, at least we like to think so. We’ve looked around and what we think are not only delicious pancakes but deliciously documented pancakes. Each picture brings a well published story of how to make delicious pancakes. Enjoy
Here’s a collection of just a few of our favorite black and white food photos. Regardless of the lack of color we know a beautiful picture when we see it.
Over at Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary they are trying to answer the old question of how to make a perfect cookie in the “Cookie Experiment“. Not only a beautiful cookie but also one that is delicious and since we love delicious here we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about it! With all of the variations of flour, white sugar vs brown sugar and even how long to refrigerate Nicky relies on the help of her office friends to do the tough job of taste testing for the perfect cookie.
So, interested in the results? It seems that refrigerating the cookie after preparation and before baking really gives all the flavors a chance to develop. Actually the winning cookie didn’t only need 2 hours of refrigeration as the instructions stated but actually sat overnight.
Want more results for the perfect cookie? Head over and read the full article.
Not much to say here except, yes please. A beautiful use of both a delicious Ferrero Rocher plus a bit of Nutella Buttercream. You can find an easy to follow recipe from English blogger in Hong Kong.
There are few things in life that bring more joy than food and music. These are two pleasures that most people simply can’t live without, and who would want to try? The only thing better than your favorite foods are catchy songs that are written about the foods that you crave most. When you are in the mood to be captivated by a song, why not choose one that leave you craving a sweet treat or delectable dessert? Who knew that so many songs were written about your favorite foods?
Peaches by The Presidents of the United States of America
This is a classic song that mixes humor with the fondness of peaches. You might think that apple pie signifies country living, but The Presidents of the United States of America penned a song that brought peaches to the forefront forever. Moving to the country and eating a lot of peaches never sounded like a better idea. You can say what you want about this tune, but they don’t discriminate against peaches and are willing to eat them in any way possible from a can to on the farm. (spotify link)
While we’re on the subject of peaches, here are some lovely chaQula pictures from our wonderful users which show how much we love peaches.
There is something about a beautiful menu that just sets that pace for the meal. It is the expectation that sets the pace. When you are presented with a menu design that is well laid out and is a pleasure to explore it just makes the dining experience that much more heightened.
Beautiful menus do not need to be elaborate menus. Menu inspiration can come from a host of sources. In many cases it is the most unexpected source of menu inspiration that works out the best!
Menu Inspiration
Menu design requires some thought. A simple listing of the foods is not sufficient enough to get people excited about the menu. Beautiful menus make you excited to eat. They are about the food but they offer a peek at what the restaurant represents.
Inspiration for a great design can come from the surroundings, nature, a particular food group that is celebrated in the restaurant or even individuals. In other words there is no one particular menu design that stands out from the rest.
The key factor to beautiful menus is expressing the inspiration through artful displays and the use of descriptive words. Of course placement and the layout also plays a huge role in how well a menu is received but overall it does not have to be complicated to be beautiful.
Expression
Menu expression is one of the most important things of preparing someone for a meal. It is the key factor in setting the anticipation for the great food to come. We are visual creatures that can easily be excited by something that catches our eye!
The right menu design is enough to get us excited about what is to come. It can compliment the entire dining experience and get people interested in trying new foods that they normally would ignore. There is menu design that does such a great job of expressing the details of the food that only a few words are needed to convey the idea.
Expression of the inspiration in beautiful menus can be as simple as chalk lines on a blackboard in a lovely cafe or as complex as a tri-fold menu containing the most exotic meals served in a five star environment. Beautiful menu’s convey the expression of the inspiration for the menu completely!
Menu design is the first step in creating a successful dining event.
So if you look up pancakes on Wikipedia, it’ll say
A pancake is a flat cake, often thin, and round, prepared from a starch-based batter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan.
Seems pretty normal until you get to the whole pancakes should be round part. Fortunately someone forgot to inform Nathan Shields. His creations are a great little find. From pancakes made to look like Cephalopods to Zach Galifianakis pancakes, each of them are great. Make sure to check out his website and you won’t be bored. If you’re feeling generous visit his commissions page and donate $100 and get your own creation (plus the $100 goes for a good cause)
Actually this perfect short film is entitled 10 things We Love About Italy and it hits the mark. The Perennial Plate takes us on a journey through the Italy as they explore what they say is their most favorite things. It’s hard not to agree. Pasta, pizza, espresso and olive oil are to name a few. Our favorite? Has to be the gelato. Pick your own favorite and we dare you not to be hungry! (via Vimeo)
