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Pile of Lemon Pancakes

Very often we have to start shoots early in the morning at the workshop. My best trick to make sure everyone gets here on tome is to text them that I will be making pancakes for everyone. This last time we had a bit of a surplus of lemons and a case of little bottles of maple syrup we hadn't even opened yet. I figured it was time to make everyone Lemon Pancakes. While we were at it I decided to take a survey with everyone to find out how they liked this new brand of maple syrup. The brand name is Stonewall Kitchen and it's labeled as 100% New England Maple Syrup. I have to tell you that it has become one of our favorites we've ever reviewed. It had a very pleasing dark color that can only come from being cooked the old fashioned way, without rushing it. It was sweet without hurting your teeth so it allowed the lemon zest in the pancakes to come through. The batter I used was my go to simple griddle cake batter. Here is the recipe I used. I hope you try it and love ...

Esquites - The Best Street Food I Grew Up With

Whenever I've visited México, one of the first things I look for is the street vendors who sell Esquites. To see the care that goes into one of these little cups is nothing short of wondrous. Each vendor has their own way to prepare them as there are long discussions among our family as to who has the best ones. Unfortunately, many of the ingredients offered are not plant based like the crema or the cheese so when I'm home in San Francisco, I can't help but make my own, This is how I usually prepare mine but feel free to experiment with different layers. If you tried and you liked them, send me a picture on facebook or instagram . Ingredients: 2 Ears of fresh corn 1 Avocado 2 Limes 1/2 Cup pressed and diced tofu 1/4 Cup vegan mayonnaise My ready to go Red Salsa My ready to go Green Salsa Salt Pepper Instructions: 1. Roast the ears of corn in the oven or if you have the grill on, it's even better when you char them. 2. Slice the kernels o...