Pancakes!

[him over there]

I don't care if they are not real pancakes they are vastly superior to your pancakes. Especially with real Canadian maple syrup or sugar.

Here here!!

Oh...and you know what else I have a hankering for now? Maple Candy. No, not those maple leaf things will sell to tourists, the real thing. You take a pitcher of the boiled down maple syrup,
straight from the pot/container you are still boiling it in, then take it outside to some fresh snow (avoid the yellow snow) and pour the syrup on to the snow in long thick lengths. A couple minutes later you will have a toffee like strip of maple syrup you can eat in your hands. Pure sugar, absolutely delicious. (Disclaimer, please check your blood sugars and consult your dentist immediately!)

Yes! Fear our bastard son French/English cuisine!

How did you manage to leave Poutine out? That should really scare those Brits Here you go, "Chips" done French Canadian style

Hate to say but I've already covered it, as well as smoked meat sandwiches, Montreal style bagels and beaver tails.

 

[Cpu46]

I see your assertion of dominance and would like to propose a counter.

Yes Colonial pancakes are easier to make, however that does not make them inferior. In fact that very ease makes the true art of making them that much harder to master. It is so easy to get complacent since no matter what the pancake is going to taste good. However there are a few out there, myself included, who strive to keep our skills sharp, who make batter from scratch, experimenting with different amounts of ingredients, making sure every single one is fluffy and golden brown.

In my grand library of american breakfast cuisine I have pancakes with sausage and maple baked right in, I have pancakes that are thin and crispy, I have pancakes that taste like soft fluffy biscuits! Every kind either passed down from my grandmother or of my own design. I resent your statement that my pancakes are inferior and will raise my spatula proudly in defense of the Colonial pancake!

It's about The Flip[sup]TM[/sup]. None of those things matter, if The Flip[sup]TM[/sup] isn't perfect. Colonial pancakes require no skill to flip, they're too rigid to be fully imbued with the power of The Flip[sup]TM[/sup].


THE FLIP[sup]TM[/sup]

I see that I will be unable to sway you in your stance on Colonial Pancakes. I do not concede defeat although if referring to them as flapjacks or griddle cakes offends you less I shall do so. I shall bide my time honing my skills with them. Perhaps one day we will meet in a neutral land and show each other the wonders of foreign breakfast tables.

I have pancakes that taste like soft fluffy biscuits!

How DARE you, sir! They are pronounced Scones!![footnote]I haven't actually put a pronounciation of this word to avoid the invariable infighting amongst the British that would follow.[sub]But remember, they are not Scone until you have eaten it...![/sub][/footnote] And as such should only be eaten with Jam and Clotted Cream.[footnote]Again, to avoid infighting I deliberatly haven't refered to a particular order in which to apply these toppings... any which way is fine...[sub] As long as the cream is first![/sub][/footnote]

If you want to see biscuits then I refer you to Daystars Biscuit thread...

Otherwise please refrain from mixing meat with sweet sauces (seriously... you do that!? :S I mean theres pork and apple sauce, which is fine, but sausages and maple syrup...), and calling something larger than 1mm thick a pancake! It is the bidding of the food god!

Round-shaped British scones can resemble North American biscuits in appearance, but scones rely on cold butter for their delicate, flaky texture, while biscuits are more often made with animal fat or vegetable shortening and are crumbly rather than flaky. Also, while scones are served with coffee and tea or as a dessert, biscuits are served more as a bread, often with breakfast.

Sorry, I am so used to just having to deal with terminology used here in the states. As you probably guessed I was talking about American Biscuits and while they are quite similar to the Scones of your country there are several differences that make the two incomparable in taste. American Biscuits react less favorably to additives and instead focus more on their own flavor, only really being good with jams, jellies, and butter. On the other hand scones act as more of a base for the additives, allowing for a much larger variety of recipes. For instance I wouldn't think twice about eating a scone with raisins added in, however an American Biscuits with raisins would probably make me vomit. They are also terrible with tea, something your scones are famous for going with.

Also I do not mean to say that I mix all sausages with with maple syrup. I know that, in Germany at least, they serve sausage that I would NEVER eat with any syrup. When I say sausage I refer to the heavily spiced breakfast sausage we have here in the states, made from the parts of pigs that normally wouldn't be considered for your own sausages, the sweetness of the meat almost hidden completely by the salts and spices. Drizzling a syrup, especially maple, over them creates a fantastic combination of sweet and salty. They go particularly well with American Biscuits.

 

[GroovyV]

By all means, Thank you very much. I actually hate it when people say they could care less, because all I think is, "Well then, Why don't you care less." Thanks again!

 

[burningdragoon]

Pssh, I have no pancake discrimination. All forms of pancake are welcome in the deepest bowels of my, um... bowels... and everything before hand.

Also, counterpoint: Waffles.

 

[Elementary - Dear Watson]

Sorry, I am so used to just having to deal with terminology used here in the states. As you probably guessed I was talking about American Biscuits and while they are quite similar to the Scones of your country there are several differences that make the two incomparable in taste. American Biscuits react less favorably to additives and instead focus more on their own flavor, only really being good with jams, jellies, and butter. On the other hand scones act as more of a base for the additives, allowing for a much larger variety of recipes. For instance I wouldn't think twice about eating a scone with raisins added in, however an American Biscuits with raisins would probably make me vomit. They are also terrible with tea, something your scones are famous for going with.

Also I do not mean to say that I mix all sausages with with maple syrup. I know that, in Germany at least, they serve sausage that I would NEVER eat with any syrup. When I say sausage I refer to the heavily spiced breakfast sausage we have here in the states, made from the parts of pigs that normally wouldn't be considered for your own sausages, the sweetness of the meat almost hidden completely by the salts and spices. Drizzling a syrup, especially maple, over them creates a fantastic combination of sweet and salty. They go particularly well with American Biscuits.

Good sir, you do not need to apologise, my response was in jest... In fact most of it was born in bitterness as I have spent the best part of 4.5 months eating American breakfasts... and I apologise, but they just don't cut it for me... I miss home!

Thank you for the ditty on the Biscuits vs Scones by the way... that was insightful! Whilst explaining a Cream Tea to my American Colleagues and Bosses, we came to the conclusion that they were the same thing, and I didn't look it up! It's good to know that they are different, I will now not scowl at them as I pass them at breakfast!

I have had the door wedges with sausages and syrup though... that was a result of me asking someone to 'get me something nice' for breakfast... that's what they got! It was ok, I guess... but it didn't beat a few Cumberlands with HP sauce!!

 

[Hal10k]

Also, counterpoint: Waffles.

We've already fought that battle. Trust me, nobody's coming out of that one looking pretty.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

Pssh, I have no pancake discrimination. All forms of pancake are welcome in the deepest bowels of my, um... bowels... and everything before hand.

Also, counterpoint: Waffles.

See page 2.

 

[Crazy]

Forgive me if I don't rush to try something suggested by someone with 'troll' in their username

It used to be molest, before I took an admin to the face.

The troll is irrelevant.

 

[Smiley Face]

Waffles, Crepes, Pancakes - to each their own. I've enjoyed all of them from time to time. The main point that I feel needs to be addressed is the plague of (Quote)Maple Syrup(Endquote) that is NOT ACTUALLY MAPLE SYRUP. That... processed... stuff. Sacrilege. It's like processed, treated Peanut Butter - it's just wrong. If you've never had ACTUAL Maple Syrup before, GET SOME. NOW. If there isn't any where you are, fly over to Canada and get some.

 

[Colour Scientist]

Snip

Why do you people do this?

Why do you come to my threads and ruin them with your facts and logic?

Can't a man ramble nonsense on the internet in peace?

Stop this fighting!
You forget the TRUE spirit of pancake day. I believe it was Gandhi who said, 'Let there be no fighting on this most magnificent of Tuesdays. Where man shall put down their arms and join in the glory of pancakes, then give up fags for a month and be rewarded with chocolate eggs.'

Gandhi also said that they are best with just sugar and lemon, anything else and you are an indulgent bastard. You can't disagree with me, Gandhi said it.

 

[Gerishnakov]

Sugar and lemon agreed. I made a five high pile last night and ate them all. Damn tasty too, and I even flipped a couple!

 

[Shoggoth2588]

Oh Gods, how I want some pancakes now...Real pancakes. Daystar I am ashamed to say I was cursed by being born so far from the true pancake or those capable of making them. Please, pity me in my ignorance!!

It's okay.

it's not your fault. I blame society and MTV.

I blame genetics: At some point, one of my ancestors decided they no longer wanted to stay in the home of such magical foodstuffs. They either didn't expect for me to exist or they glimpsed a future with me in and decided they didn't like me. Whatever their motive, it has screwed me out of pancakes.

 

[Viridian]

Syrup for the syrup gods!

Pancakes for the pancake throne!

Mm. Yeah.

 

[burningdragoon]

Also, counterpoint: Waffles.

We've already fought that battle. Trust me, nobody's coming out of that one looking pretty.

Pssh, I have no pancake discrimination. All forms of pancake are welcome in the deepest bowels of my, um... bowels... and everything before hand.

Also, counterpoint: Waffles.

See page 2.

Oh fine, was late the party is all. Truth is I like 'em all pretty equally anyway.

 

[Hoplon]

What is all this talk of pancake mix?

IT'S FLOUR, EGGS AND MILK WITH A PINCH OF SALT /frothing at the mouth.

Seriously, it pretty elemental cooking, it's not like you are trying to make choux pastry or anything.

 

[Dalek Caan]

Rainbow pancakes are best pancakes, no matter what you say.

Pictured: Rainbow pancakes

I like to think I have a pretty good gag reflex when it comes to food but seeing that almost killed me. That can't be real.

Pancakes covered in butter is the way the go for me. It's probably better to say I put pancakes on my butter.

 

[Hoplon]

What is all this talk of pancake mix?

IT'S FLOUR, EGGS AND MILK WITH A PINCH OF SALT /frothing at the mouth.

Seriously, it pretty elemental cooking, it's not like you are trying to make choux pastry or anything.

Real pancakes also have a leavening agent of some kind in them (like a pinch of baking soda) and a little bit of oil if you want to get them nice and fluffy as they should be.

Crepes aren't good to have "fluffy" I think that would make me gag.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

What is all this talk of pancake mix?

IT'S FLOUR, EGGS AND MILK WITH A PINCH OF SALT /frothing at the mouth.

Seriously, it pretty elemental cooking, it's not like you are trying to make choux pastry or anything.

Real pancakes also have a leavening agent of some kind in them (like a pinch of baking soda) and a little bit of oil if you want to get them nice and fluffy as they should be.

Crepes aren't good to have "fluffy" I think that would make me gag.

Yeah, 'pancakes' and 'fluffy' don't belong in the same sentence unless 'are not' is in the middle.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

What is all this talk of pancake mix?

IT'S FLOUR, EGGS AND MILK WITH A PINCH OF SALT /frothing at the mouth.

Seriously, it pretty elemental cooking, it's not like you are trying to make choux pastry or anything.

Real pancakes also have a leavening agent of some kind in them (like a pinch of baking soda) and a little bit of oil if you want to get them nice and fluffy as they should be.

Crepes aren't good to have "fluffy" I think that would make me gag.

Yeah, fluffy crepes would be bad.

Yeah, 'pancakes' and 'fluffy' don't belong in the same sentence unless 'are not' is in the middle.

Pancakes on the other hand should definitely be fluffy. Or are you finally admitting you Brits really eat crepes and not pancakes?

Oh no, we Brits do eat pancakes.

You eat pikelets

 

[Daystar Clarion]

What is all this talk of pancake mix?

IT'S FLOUR, EGGS AND MILK WITH A PINCH OF SALT /frothing at the mouth.

Seriously, it pretty elemental cooking, it's not like you are trying to make choux pastry or anything.

Real pancakes also have a leavening agent of some kind in them (like a pinch of baking soda) and a little bit of oil if you want to get them nice and fluffy as they should be.

Crepes aren't good to have "fluffy" I think that would make me gag.

Yeah, fluffy crepes would be bad.

Yeah, 'pancakes' and 'fluffy' don't belong in the same sentence unless 'are not' is in the middle.

Pancakes on the other hand should definitely be fluffy. Or are you finally admitting you Brits really eat crepes and not pancakes?

Oh no, we Brits do eat pancakes.

You eat pikelets

Hmm... did you know if you search on pikelets you end up getting redirected to Pancakes? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikelet

In Australia and New Zealand

So they're still not pancakes.