And hello to yet another new month and almost the end of another week. Time is flying by like a blink of an eye!! And before you know it, summer would be replaced by autumn and then winter comes along.
2014 is just lurking around the corner.
Ohmygosh.
And then, there’s the replacing of TV and blender — which is still in the budgeting phase because it’s so so expensive!! We’ve been without any for a week now. Life is not the same.
But that’s not the priority 🙂
So instead of babbling how expensive it’s going to be to replace broken TV and kitchen appliance, let’s talk about social media.
I love discussions and sometimes find it difficult to get everyone’s opinion, here on the blog. That’s where Facebook & Google+ pages comes in. I find it so interactive with multiple flows of discussions and inputs from so many people.
For instance, my blender broke and who do I rush to get advise from? Not Google or consumer/product review websites. It was social media to the rescue! I’ve read that social media can be a huge deterrent for many and in general, a bad practice.
That shouldn’t be the case.
The key is to really know the reason of using it and how to make the best use out of it. But above it all, being responsible is also key. I can’t imagine having so many social media accounts and hammering out ruthless opinions only to have it all bite me in a job interview. Not cool.
Now that we have covered responsibility, the next important step is how much are you prepared to entangle yourself into social media? Rule of thumb is you wouldn’t want each and every second of your life to be dictated by social media.
Life is only once. Live it to the fullest. Plan a picnic with the family. Go on a family hike. Nurture a hobby. Have a weekend brunch tradition. Make pancakes together.
Makes 12 to 14 small pancakes
Dry ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 heaping tbsp chia or flax seeds, crushed
Wet ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- butter for griddle
Directions:
- In a large bowl, sift all dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients (with exception to blueberries and butter).
- Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Do not over-mix. Fold in fresh blueberries.
- Allow batter to rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat griddle or a large non-stick skillet on medium.
- Add a little butter and swirl around the pan. Spoon 2 heaping tbsp of batter (per pancake) onto hot skillet. Allow pancake surface to bubble for a minute, before flipping. Cook for another 1 minute or until pancakes are lightly browned.
- Remove pancakes onto a parchment lined baking sheet and keep it warm in the oven, preheated on a low/warm setting.
- Continue making pancakes with the rest of batter.
- Serve pancakes with warmed maple syrup, butter and fresh blueberries.
A few days ago, I posted this question on my Facebook page:
“I miss writing a postcard or letter. It’s something so personal and yet almost forgotten.What are your thoughts on how technology has almost taken over the simplest way to communicate?”
I hope you’d also share your take on social media, in general. Have a great weekend, friends 🙂
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Lovely! Those delightful pancakes make my mouth water…
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — haha, thanks friend 🙂
Delicious, Kiran! I’d love to have a whole stack for breakfast!!!
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Denise — thanks! i wish pancakes travel well. i would’ve fedex it over 😉
These pancakes look fluffy and perfect. The pictures are beautiful.
Not a fan of social media and new technology, but also glad at the same time, it allows me to see my parents everyday from this far. Mixed feelings.
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Ash — thank you!
on the other hand, blogging is social media 🙂
Gorgeous, I’m in love with the pancakes and your photos!
Laura — thank you so much, friend 🙂
I am one of those people who check their phone first thing in the morning. Yep, call me a addict. But then, can we really do without social media? I mean considering the fact that it has helped you, me and everybody else too in some way or other, I don’t think we can and why should we. All that we need to do is to know how much to get involved.
Charul — hahaha.. me too, since i have family all over the world. i don’t think we can do without social media. it’s the newest way of communication. i mean, how often do people actually use email to communicate these days? hardly 😀
I want these! Really drooling here. Blueberry pancakes are my fav – the only thing I always orderat ihop.Addition of chia (my other new found love) = BRILLIANT!
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Tanvi — lol, thanks dear 🙂
Your pancakes look luscious and so summery with blueberries on top… I have never had American pancakes and I guess the only way to taste them would be to prepare them on my own 🙂
I am not a big user of social media (I am the one who looks at users’ comments in several languages, on different forums, websites… it took me a month tomade a decision and replace my broken microwave!).
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Sissi — you need to try pancakes soon! so comforting 🙂
I love blueberry and lemon together, and in these pancakes I bet the flavor combo is just amazing! What a scrumptious stack for lazy weekends! Great recipe, Kiran.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking recently posted..No-Bake Strawberry Lemonade Bites
Georgia — thanks love! there’s nothing like summer deliciousness. so sad it’s going to be over soon. better savor it all now 😀
pancake tradition makes everything better <3
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Dixya — ditto!!
What lovely blueberry lemon pancakes! they look adorable, tasty & fabuliscious too! 🙂 Wonderful pics! 🙂 x
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Sophie — thank you so much, friend 🙂
Kiran loved your pancakes they are so tempting and healthy option too 🙂
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I know! Can you believe it’s August?! 2014 really is lurking around the corner.
Blueberry and lemon are such a lovely pair. I usually pair them in baked goods but love the idea in a pancake! Your photos are as always gorgeous. Have a great weekend Kiran!
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Anne — thanks dear, and hope you are having a great week 🙂
New to your blog and happy to have found you! Gorgeous food and photos, and a really timely reminder for me about the influence of social media. It can, and sometimes absolutely takes over my life. Working on it. 🙂
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Maria — welcome and thank you so much! in regards to social media, it’s all about balance. And juggling it all 🙂
Great recipe! as for my take on social media. It definitely has its pros and cons. I did a paper on this very subject in on of my school classes in college. I know a lot of jealousy is spiked through social media. I’ve experienced this in my own life. then there is the twist where employers look at your site and judge you on that. People either do not get hires, or they get fired over it. I’ve even heard of employers asking for your password on these sites which I think is wrong. If you bash your job on the website that is grounds for firing, but if you are in a photograph having a cocktail on your own time I think that is none of their business. That’s my two cents. I can go on and on, on this subject.
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Naturescomplete — thank you so much for your insights on social media. i think it’s a beneficial tool, if used for the right reasons. and yes, it’a a violation of basic rights if employers crosses the boundary and demands passwords. So absurd!
Dude. Teach me. Your photos are freakin’ gorgeous!!! Can these beautiful pancakes be included in the lesson?! THANKS! 🙂
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Kate — hahaha! thanks, friend. you take beautiful photos. do you truly need anymore guidance? i don’t think so 🙂
Instead, i’d rather we sit down for a meal, together.
I am HUNGRY! These pancakes look so beautiful and delicious.
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What a lovely breakfast these would make! Fruity and fresh with whole grain AND chia. 🙂 Tomorrow morning, these are on the agenda.
Please share what you decided about a new blender! I have been without a good blender for years because I can’t make up my mind! I bought a Ninja ( so many bloggers seem to love theirs) and it fell apart the first time I used it (making SALAD DRESSING!). Now I am looking at Blendtec, again because so many bloggers love theirs. Sometimes, however, the love comes from sponsored posts. Its back to Consumer Reports (low tec in print magazine) for me.
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Wendy — yay! i hope you enjoyed this pancakes. let me know how it tastes 🙂
you are so right about blogger opinions. would keep you posted on the blender. it’s still in the budgeting process 😉
I totally agree with you – I now ask the social medias when I need advice on a purchase. Such a good resource!
Those little wire racks in one of your photos – what are they called? Are they just small cooling racks? Love them as a prop!
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Brandon — the wire racks are called “metal screen” 🙂
Beautiful pancakes – pinned! And beautiful philosophy on social media too. 🙂 All I know I need to use social media more. For now, I am just active and present at Pinterest, but that’s about it, unfortunately. Need to balance it all out with other social media.
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Julia — thank you so much, friend 🙂
i don’t think i can juggle all these expectations from social media. pick and choose and go with it. so far, i’m on facebook, pinterest and instagram. that’s about all i can handle for now 😀
My favorite blueberry pancakes-love your photos!!
My take on social media-the ability to share all the time instead of once a week in elementary school on sharing day 😉
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Patty — thank you so much! love your take on social media. sounds fun 🙂
Lovely lovely pancakes, would definitely make a happy start to the day!
When it comes to social media, I adore some (instagram) and just can’t warm up fully to others (twitter)…
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Gintare — thank you so much, friend. social media can be so over-whelming sometimes 🙂
Those pancakes look spectacular, but I don’t know about trusting social media for something as important as a blender! I imagine you’d get some pretty “mixed up” opinions. HAR! GREG
Greg — ha! so true but its nice to read all the different opinions 🙂
I know! This year has felt like it flown by for us too!!!
We just love the combo of lemon and blueberry!!! Wonderful pancakes!
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Wow!
Your pancakes look amazing!
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These look DElicious!
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These pancakes look great, I’d love to have one for breakfast!
Cquek — only one is never enough 🙂
Since when was it already AUGUST?!
These pancakes look gorgeous… I love the little jammy dots of blueberries mixed with fresh ones on top. Could definitely eat a whole plate of these!
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Hannah — haha, i know right? 🙂
Beautiful food & sentiments. I’m a lot guilty of my addiction to both pancakes & social media. Like anything else, I say it’s only when you stop enjoying it, that you need to consider other options! 🙂
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Alice — thank you so much and I agree with you whole-heartedly about social media. Have fun! 🙂
pancakes look fabulous
TorviewToronto — thank you so much 🙂
Beautiful post. I loved your advice too. We all need to spend more time with our friends and family! I’m all about that picnic (and these pancakes!)
Monet — thanks so much and give Lucy a squeeze for me, please 🙂
I love blueberry pancakes, but putting lemon in them sounds even better! For me, I’ve decided to stick with the social media platforms I like and not join the rest. I think people get burnt out because they’re on everything, all day–no thanks!
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Kiersten — totally agree with you on social media. too much takes away the joy of it 🙂
I love the combo of blueberry and lemon! Heck, I like lemon in almost anything! These look wonderful. I was just thinking the other day that it’s been ages since I’ve had blueberry pancakes, and now you post this. It must be a sign!
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John — haha! love lemons and it’s a sign you have to make this soon 🙂
Man, these pancakes look wonderful. When it comes to social media, I tend to take a pretty relaxed approach, and try to remember not to say anything I wouldn’t say in person. Keep it positive, and have fun!
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Sarah — thank you so much. i love your perspective on social media. so spot on!
Looks wonderful. Love blueberry pancakes, I can’t just eat plain pancakes, i need something in them / on them. 🙂
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Nisha — me too 🙂
I got blueberries as soon as I came back. I’ve been eating fresh blueberries and waiting to try using some for cooking. These pancakes are VERY tempting right now. Good thing it’s summer break – I can make these in the late morning and make it to brunch with the kids (obviously I cannot wake early enough for weekdays once school starts. Heheh).
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Nami — thanks dear. and i don’t want summer to slip away so soon. berries are just that good 😀
your nice recipe!
Kebhari — thank you!
Yum yum yum! The pancakes look amazing.
As for the social media, i just can’t stop being in awe of all those who are so active on the social networking sites. I just can’t seem to be able to manage the time for them! May be it is the classic case of busy without work in my case 😛
EFS — thank you so much! hahaha, i’m in awe of others too! i just pick and choose what works best for me and my time. can’t do it all, and i’m fine with that 🙂
Disconnecting from time to time is important, specially to make pancakes like these! But, it is a important part of my life today and probably in 2014 – which (I have to agree with you) will be here before you know it!
Lovely pictures Kiran!
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Shashi — thanks dear. moderation, being happy and content is also key 🙂
SCRUMPTIOUS PANCAKES…BLUEBERRIES MAKE THEM ALL THE MORE ADDICTIVE
🙂
Kumar — thank you and yes, berries are so addictive!
Kiran, these remind me of the blueberry pancakes my mom used to make when we visited Maine one summer. Love the idea of lemon in these and the whole grain goodness!
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Yumyumyum! For some reason I always make pancakes natural. You’ve convinced me that blueberries and lemon might be even better. Trying this next!!
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Yvonne — yay! everything is better with berries and lemon. do let me know how it tastes 🙂
Kiraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Come see me; we’ll make these pancakes together so that I can sneak into your head and steal some cool photography related ideas 😀
Hubby screamed “Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn” looking at your blueberry painted seductive pancakes 🙂
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Nusrat — hahahaha!!! say my thanks to the hubby. you both are so sweet 🙂
ps: wish we could all meet. everyone is so spread all over the place.
I love your blueberry pancakes, especially because they are loaded with blueberries…beautiful pictures!
Have a fantastic week ahead 😀
Juliana — thank you so much, friend 🙂
Kiran, I haven’t been by for ages and again I’m in awe of your gorgeous photos! You are an inspiration. Plus your pancakes look marvelous.
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These pancakes are calling my name and I am calling them back and we’re totally going to get together and I’m going to eat them! I can’t wait!
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Pamela — hahaha! yes!!
Happy August Kiran! Such lovely pancakes. You’ve made me drool and lick my screen! Love that first click… Stunning!
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Mallika — thanks and hope you are enjoying August!! Lol, thanks for the compliments 😀
This would make an awesome breakfast. Blueberry and lemon is just so good together, awesome shots!
Poornima — ditto!! thank you so much 🙂
Looks lovely and mouth watering 🙂
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This is a weekend favourite at our place 🙂 Beautiful mix Kiran x
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Gorgeous! What a fabulous way to start the day! Hope you have a great weekend, Kiran 🙂
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YUM! what perfect pancakes 🙂 xxxx
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Oh my goodness these photos are just GORGEOUS. Styling = perfection!
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Ok, so I had these and they were delicious. I do have a couple notes, though.
1. Use a large lemon! I used a small-medium sized lemon and I really only got the lemon taste in certain bites.
2. Let’s take about the maple syrup. I didn’t have fresh blueberries so I used frozen ones instead. I put a cup of blueberries in a ziploc bag with a little water, then sealed it and ran it under cool to room temperature water to thaw them. After I folded the blueberries into the batter, I saved the juice in the bag. For the syrup, I used 1/4 cup of maple syrup, added 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and poured some of the blueberry juice in it, maybe 1 – 2 teaspoons(I didn’t measure it, just eyed it up). It was DELICIOUS.
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