By Marissa Bognanno, Professional Chef & Zumba Instructor, and Author of The Boot Blog
Did you know that being an expat has opened my eyes and given me a newfound appreciation for Americana? Oh, who am I kidding - it’s downright freakish. I sing the Star Spangled Banner in the shower and give a little “eep!” when I see someone sporting a Celtics t-shirt or American flag-patterned Converse.
I know.
And now it’s been almost seven months since I’ve stepped on American soil and I’m craving two things that Americans love: a challenge and pancakes. I have a dozen and one pancake recipes and it’s time to take them out for a test drive - with or without syrup, that as we know, costs an arm and a leg here. But this is America! We find a solution!
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First up is this newfangled Bisquick Shake 'n Pour - just add water! (It was a going away present from my darling Liz.) So I added and I shook and I poured those babies out onto my griddle. They bubbled up and flipped like fluffy little clouds and, surprisingly, were perfectly pancake -looking.
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The Shake 'n Pour made about 6 pancakes, and yes, I ate them all. (It's what happens when you haven't had pancakes in 7 months, it's medically proven.) Here's my review:
Pancake recipe: Bisquick Shake 'n Pour
Taste: Somewhat bland, and you could really taste the flour.
Texture: Very fluffy and very light.
Esthetics: Beautifully golden and crisp.
Manageability: Easy. I mean, all I had to do was shake 'n pour.
And since we're on the topic of America, (pronounced Amerricuhh!) I have to share with you the package I received yesterday in the mail. Zoe is a goddess. She sent me girl scout cookies! I screamed when I opened them and memories of going to girl scouts just for the snacks came flooding back to me. THANK YOU ZOE!
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If you think you have the perfect pancake recipe, send it along so I can include it in the challenge!
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