• Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3
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    Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3

    February 28, 2017 - By 

    Last year was the year of the Num Noms, with the collectable, scented craze making its way into households across the UK. 2017 sees the launch of Series 3 and Lights, bringing brand new food themes and funky characters to the shelves, to create even more ways to collect! We’re celebrating the arrival of these new wacky stackables today on Pancake Day, by combining our favourite Num Noms flavours with our favourite food-related day. It’s time to get creative and share – what’s your flavour? We were sent a selection of the Series 3 Num Noms to inspire our Pancake Day…

  • How do you like your pancakes?
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    How do you like your pancakes? {Hob Pride Pancake Challenge}

    February 21, 2017 - By 

    I love the first few months of the new year. There is so much going on with birthdays and special days that it’s difficult to be bored for a minute. Next week we will be celebrating Pancake Day here in the UK. My husband *always* makes the pancakes in our house so I have been practising so I can make them for a change. Everyone seems to like them served a different way but we’re all agreed that flat pancakes are the way forward. A basic pancakes recipe is cheap and cheerful, it’s what you serve them with that makes…

  • Apple pancake recipe
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    Apple pancake recipe {with Pink Lady® apples}

    February 9, 2017 - By 

    As well as being a firm favourite in lunch boxes and after school, did you know that Pink Lady® apples make the perfect filling for pancakes this Pancake Day? We’re all about embracing the seasons here at the gingerbread house blog and were delighted to receive a Pink Lady® Pancake Day kit to get a head start. I just love pancakes all year round although we try to make them extra special for Pancake Day. Today I wanted to share a delicious recipe for apple pancakes. Did you know that Pink Lady® apples are packed with goodness – they are…

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    Pancakes with Clarks Original Maple Syrup

    February 17, 2015 - By 

    Today is one of my favourite days of the year – Shrove Tuesday, now commonly known as Pancake Day. As if this time of year isn’t busy enough (and we have tons of birthdays, Valentine’s Day and half term) we can look forward to cooking some delicious Pancakes. This year we’re mixing it up a little by trying something new. We were asked if we’d like to try Clarks Maple Syrup with our pancakes. Our family love pancakes but we’re quite traditional in that we like them with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar. This morning we…

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    Getting ready for Pancake Day

    March 2, 2014 - By 

    Are you excited about Pancake Day next week? We are! It has to be one of my favourite childhood memories – the anticipation, the smell and sounds of the cooking and of course, the yummy flavours. I think Pancake Day remains special because although pancakes are simple, cheap and quick to make, we usually only eat them once a year. Our 2 and 3 year old need a little help to appreciate the finer things in life. Which is why we had a practice run for Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday as it’s traditionally known. You really don’t need many…

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    Abra-ca-Debora Pancake Hamper giveaway

    February 26, 2014 - By 

    I adore this time of year. The days are getting warmer, there are more daylight hours and there are signs of spring bursting through in the garden. We are eagerly looking forward to Pancake Day and are excited to share with you a wonderful giveaway for a Pancake Hamper from Abra-ca-Debora, maker of  original Dutch pancakes. The Original Dutch pancakes and Sweet Dutch pancakes are sold in packs of 6. They make the most delicious, super-fast suppers or snacks and desserts. Just open your fridge and get creative with the ingredients inside. There are also the delightful Diddy Dutch Pancakes which…

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    How do you like your pancakes?

    February 25, 2014 - By 

    Last week we were the lucky recipients of a Magic Pancake Possibilities Box from Warburtons. I never knew Warburtons made pancakes, we’re much more used to eating their delicious bread, so we were looking forward to trying them. My children absolutely loved opening the Magic Pancake Box which played Pure Imagination from the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film everytime the lid was opened. The box was a very special full sensory fun packed pancake kit, which helped keep my children entertained during half term and also gave us some new ideas ahead of Pancake Day on March 4th.…

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    Olympic torch pancakes

    July 9, 2012 - By 

    We’ve been talking to the toddler about the Olympics and as it’s only 18 days to go I thought I would make him something Olympic themed for his lunch today. What better than Olympic torch pancakes? Make a simple pancake batter. My favourite recipe is 100g plain flour, 2 eggs, 300ml of semi-skimmed milk, a tbsp of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt. When you have cooked the pancake, just roll one end of the pancake tightly and fill the top with vanilla ice-cream. A lovely tasty and topical treat!  

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    Gingerbread pancake recipe

    September 29, 2011 - By 

    Mmmm, gingerbread pancakes! I’ve been meaning to try these for a while but have been waiting to find a jar of molasses so I could make them the American way. I finally tracked down a jar in my local independent health food shop. Gingerbread pancake recipe The ingredients are simple: 12oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp dried ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 egg 1/2 vanilla extract pinch of salt 60ml molasses 375ml water Whisk the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl beat the egg with the vanilla and molasses and add the water. Combine the…