Well, Willard Scott, III, Have I Got Some Advice for YOU!

I’m on a health kick again. I’ve decided I want to be a centenarian. My husband thinks we’re eating flax seed & pureed cauliflower because I want to get into my skinny jeans. That’s just a perk. With my 38th birthday fast approaching, I am quirky & eccentric on my best day, and I become more so by the minute. Even I might be surprised by what I’d say, imbathed in senility, when Willard Scott’s replacement asks, “So, what’s your secret for living such a long life?” It would be like playing The Game of Things with a national audience. Sadly, being that my husband, The Gambler, is several years older, he probably won’t be around to hear my answer, even with all that flax seed consumption. But, maybe he’ll become a centenarian himself. His answer to Willard, III, will be way cleverer than mine, after all.

With the crisp, autumn weather here, if I weren’t trying to become a centenarian, I’d make a high calorie breakfast such as this. Don’t be like me. Make this for your loved ones immediately. Sure, you won’t be around to hear my response to Willard, III, but who gets up that early anyway? And, I promise these pancakes are worth it!

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes
Pancakes:
1 ½ c all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp white sugar
½ tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp cinnamon
2 whole eggs, beaten
1 c milk
2 Tbsp corn syrup
¼ c butter, melted
1 Tbsp vanilla

Icing:
½ c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon with a whisk. In a separate, large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, corn syrup, butter, & vanilla. Stir flour mixture into large bowl & mix until everything is combined.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium/low heat. Pour ¼ c batter onto griddle. Brown on both sides.

For icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, & vanilla. Add more milk if necessary.

Drizzle with powdered sugar icing & maple syrup.

Special post note; here's a round from one of my favorite games of 'The Game of Things.'

Things you shouldn't write on a Valentine card:
"I'm taking 1/2 of everything."
"I used to be a man."
"Love, Tiger."

Go buy this game if you don't have it!!