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Kefir Pancakes
2026-03-18 11:00 UTC by Corey

I used about seven heaping tablespoons of flour (a soup spoon). Then one teaspoon of sugar, I think it helps the pancakes brown nicely… maybe not?

I added one small sachet of baking powder, one egg, a full-fat yogurt (125 g), 1/4 cup of sunflower oil, one cup of kefir, and about 1/4 cup of water.

I don’t really follow recipes—I like to...

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Making Pancakes in France for French Husband
2026-03-17 11:00 UTC by Corey

France doesn’t have Bisquick.

I said it like a fact.
Like saying the sky is blue or French has too many silent letters.

Yann in his Frenchness reminded me,
“We make crêpes. And galettes.”
A pause.
“We don’t make pancakes.”

Agreed. Sure. Fine. Cultural differences. Elegance. Thin batter. Butter everywhere. Très bien.

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Comments

I would love your pancake recipe. I make mine from ... by Judy Wilcox
When you make the batter try adding some ginger ale for fluffy ... by Robert Bisaillon
I actually prefer crepes, but there are those times when a ... by Marilyn Miller
Yes PLEASE. I am looking for the best pancake recipe. Thank you. by Penelope
Yes, please post the pancake recipe. Note, Bisquick changed ... by Ginger Fosdick
Yes please!! Sounds yummy! Blessings by Cynthia Thompson

Got So Happy, So Distracted…
2026-03-16 11:00 UTC by Corey

I realized I hadn’t posted to my blog. I was brushing my teeth getting ready for bed and it dawned on me-

Yann came home this late afternoon, we looked at each other and wonder what just happened- what a bumby road that was, and I don’t ever want to go on it again. But considering that neither of us know how or who we got pneumonia-...

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You sound much better! When the Pickles drop by all will be ... by Pam
Glad everyone is fine. Yes, go to the Brocante and breath in ... by Ann of Avondale
No place like home! Don’t rush getting back into your usual ... by Ali
Pleased to know Yann is home. Good health is a blessing. Love ... by Franki
So glad that you are both home and healing well! by Bev S.
So very happy to hear Yann came home. Bunnies are so fun to ... by Marilyn Miller

Happy Sunday Indeed
2026-03-15 11:00 UTC by Corey

My mother always used to say: when you’ve been unwell, the first day you feel better doesn’t count. Wait another 24 hours before getting up and going.

My children, in their concern, extended this rule to 48 hours. I obliged.

I must say that I have now officially reached the 48-hour mark of feeling completely, gloriously like myself again.