Chronicles of a Curly Head: Pancaketastic

Hellooooooo everyone!!

HAPPY PANCAKE SATURDAY!!!

I hope some of you have the opportunity to enjoy a big ol stack of pancakes on this glorious day, whether it be for breakfast lunch or dinner! Breakfast for dinner is my fav :)

I have to leave for work in about twenty minutes, so I only have about five minutes to put this post together. Had I woken up at 7 a.m. like I planned, then perhaps I would have more time, but I woke up about three hours later than expected lol.

This was probably due to the fact that I stayed up way late perfecting a brand new pancake recipe!! YAAAAAAYY for new recipes!! I began formulating the recipe at 11 pm. and didn't finish until.....well....until I was finished lol. I will post this new pancake recipe either tomorrow or the next day, so be on the look out!!

My favorite part of creating new recipes is naming them (and eating them of course). The first thing that came to mind when tasting these delicious delights was "Bitch say what?". So there is a slight chance I will be naming the pancakes 'Bitch say what pancakes' lol. Why not?? It's my recipe I can name it what I want!!!

Late night pancake making......

Absolutely delicious with honey on top!!!

Early morning pancake eating.....

Yumyumyum!!

Late morning tea drinking.....

I had about 6 cups of this tea....and I'm starting to get the shakes lol.

It's just so good!!! I can't help myself!

That is all I have time for today!!

I hope you have a pancaketastic kind of day.

Always Remember: Be nice to your body, it's the only one you have!

Let us begin....

[[Today's music]]

FRANCIS AND THE LIGHTS - DARLING, IT'S ALRIGHT

Lovelovelove.

JONSI - ANIMAL ARITHMETIC

Jonsi:

You my dear are the bees knees to the max.

Always manage to put a smile on my face and a pep in my step.

[[Today's kitchen gadget]]

KEURIG B40 SERVE K-CUP BREWER

[[Today’s news]]

A HEALTHY ICE CREAM? SCIENTIST CLAIMS HE’S CREATED VERSION WITH FIBER, PROBIOTICS & ANTIOXIDANTS

"A healthy ice cream that delivers nutritional benefits in addition to instant gratification could be hitting the freezer aisles soon. After years of development, a US scientist says he's putting the finishing touches on a "functional ice cream" that has added fiber, probiotic bacteria and antioxidants.

Though lighter, fat-free versions of ice cream and frozen yogurt currently exist, food chemist Ingolf Gruen from the University of Missouri has taken a different approach to creating a healthy frozen dessert: instead of taking the fat and sugar content out -- two of the things that make ice cream so decadent -- Gruen is adding nutrients and antioxidants in.

But developing an ice cream that retains its sensory characteristics -- melting point, richness and texture -- was a challenge for Gruen's team, he told industry site DairyReporter.com this week.

The addition of fiber and probiotics gave researchers textural problems like clumping and crunchiness, and the probiotics added an unappetizing, slightly acidic flavor. Getting the right amount of pre- and probiotics is vital, he added, as inulin, which is used to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal microbes, can also be a laxative.

Some research has shown that probiotics can be good for gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. For antioxidants, scientists used acai purée.

Despite the textural challenges, ice cream is a good "carrier" because of its low storage temperature, ability to stabilize ingredients, and popularity among consumers. "We have been working on a 'probiotic processed cheese' product and have not been very successful," he said.

Though some brands like Nestlé's Skinny Cow sell low-fat ice creams with added fiber, Gruen claims theirs is the first to boast antioxidants and probiotics as well."

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2011/04/26/2011-04-26_a_healthy_ice_cream_scientist_claims_hes_created_version_with_fiber_probiotics__.html