The batter: baking soda, salt, and flour make up the basic
ingredients of any pancake mix. Add some water and, voilà! This powdery
substance enters its initial journey into an amalgamation. But this template
only gets you the squishy part of the breakfast treat. The cooking of the
batter, sometimes sweetened with cinnamon or heartier with wheat or corn, is
where the true magic begins. If the pan is the perfect temperature, just the
right amount of oil or butter, this varies with preference, and the mixture is
poured in evenly, then the most beautiful golden pancake, crunchy on the
outside, fluffy on the inside begins its formation. Then the timing must be
just right. If removed too soon, it falls apart. Too late and it gets burnt.
Next, it gets flipped, and if it lands spot-on, you end up with the perfect,
circular pancake. A stack of them is a truly remarkable sight. Then the creme de resistance, fruit, or different flavors
of syrup. There are just about endless possibilities here: chocolate chips,
whipped cream, you name it. A simple batter, in a box or homemade. Either way,
if time and patience is in place, you end up with a hearty and delectable
morning meal.
For child and adult alike, pancakes are a welcomed sight. Dripping
with flavor, offering choice and always providing nourishment and a little
nostalgia. A dollop of syrup and this silky carbohydrate, although in a
slightly different form, is the delicacy of most children around the world. The
pancake itself is very typical with little variation, the toppings however are
what make pancakes such a popular breakfast item. Each with an advantage; fruit
both sweet and healthy, chocolate chips melt and coat the pancake with a layer
of goodness, while just syrup alone, maintains a minimalist approach. If you
lay out all the accoutrements, letting hungry guests choose and mix and match,
from a simple menu you have created an exciting itinerary. They now have
variety and alternatives they didn't even know they had or wanted. They have
been provided with a plain, unmarked canvas just waiting for their masterpiece
to be constructed. It is even more of a gem, jewel, treasure because it was
designed towards personal taste and desire.
Pancakes in all their glory, can be messy: sticky, viscous,
dripping off our chins. But, we somehow deal with the sloppy treacle because
underneath the molasses of goodness there is a genuine satiation that only
pancakes can bring. A freedom of flavor. An independence of toppings. A
personal vision of how to stack or layer, butter or Mrs. Butterworth,
blueberries or strawberries each convergence of technique and ingredients
erecting a unique monument of craving, taste and appetite. Each spontaneous
endeavor personalized and fulfilling until the last bite. When finished a smile
slowly builds, as the final drizzle of sweetness is consumed, the last crumb
devoured, the memory stored to put in place the craving for another adventure
of flapjack, griddle cake, crepe, hot cake perfection.
Giving students the space to be innovative is integral to a
student-centered classroom. Tomorrow we will discuss the recipe to implementing
freedom of choice and creativity in your student-centered learning
environment.
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