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I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
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Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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Recipe: Blueberry Banana Pancakes {and a Giveaway}

February 21, 2014 · Ad-Free, Narrative

This post is sponsored by the US Highbush Blueberry Council in connection with the Mom It Forward Blogger Network.

Blueberry Banana Pancakes

When it comes to fruit, Madeline loves it just as much as she loves chocolate.

And that’s saying a lot.

And both kids?

Adore pancakes.

All day, every day, although they are a wee bit particular about which kinds.

With the ridiculous amount of snow days and weather delays that the kids have had over the past few weeks, one good thing has come out of it. Pancakes for breakfast on weekday mornings!

Some days chocolate chip, some days banana, and, most recently, Blueberry Banana pancakes featuring US Highbush blueberries. Pancakes are a total comfort food, no doubt, and this version is subtly sweetened with fresh blueberries and super ripe bananas. You know those bananas that are languishing on your kitchen counter that are too ripe to eat? Perfect for this recipe. The bananas keep the pancakes nice and moist, and the blueberries give it a delicious pop every time you bite into one. A quick recipe to make, using mostly ingredients you already have on hand, it’s perfect for lazy weekends, and snow day weekdays (and they freeze well too!).

To celebrate all things blueberry, the US Highbush Blueberry Council has generously offered to give one lucky Sweetnicks reader a $75 VISA gift card.

To enter this giveaway, you must complete ALL of the following, and leave a comment on this post verifying that you did so:

  • Follow @blueberry411
  • Like the Blueberry Facebook page
  • Pin any recipe from the US Highbush Blueberry Council website with the hashtag #littlechanges.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 pm on March 5, 2014, and one winner will be chosen using random.org. Good luck!

Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Recipe courtesy of Cate O’Malley

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup US Highbush blueberries

Combine all ingredients in bowl, except the blueberries. Once mixed, fold in the blueberries. The batter will be slightly lumpy. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until pancakes are golden brown on both sides; serve hot. Makes approximately 8 pancakes.

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own.

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  1. Debbie Jackson says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/100416266665889894/

    Reply
  2. Terri says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:25 am

    So fun! And I love blueberries..Followed, liked and pinned!

    Reply
  3. Christie says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:37 am

    We adore blueberries too. They are so healthy for you too. Great combination for breakfast.
    Christie recently posted..Lemon Coconut Pound Cake

    Reply
  4. Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Blueberries in my pancakes is a MUST!
    Betsy | JavaCupcake.com recently posted..Starbucks Grafenwoehr Grand Opening

    Reply
  5. Melissa M says

    February 24, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Follow on twitter @618mom23boys
    Follow on FB Melissa Moore Vandenbosche
    Pinned http://www.pinterest.com/pin/244109242276585374/

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  6. julia says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Love adding berries to pancakes! These look wonderful!
    julia recently posted..Slow Cooker Taco Soup

    Reply
  7. meredith says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I love blueberries! I did all above
    fb: meredith montgomery
    twitter/pinterest: mermont84

    Reply
  8. Jessie C. says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Done all.
    -http://www.pinterest.com/pin/177329304052236672/

    Reply
  9. bert says

    February 25, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
    Following @blueberry411 on twitter – @iamdadtastic
    I Like the Blueberry Facebook page – Bert Ruiz
    Pinned the Blueberry Soup recipe pinterest.com/pin/463448617876631153/

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  10. Kim Henrichs says

    February 25, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    I’m so ready for blueberry season!!
    I follow on twitter (@methhamfetabean)
    I follow on Facebook (Kim Henrichs)
    and pinned!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/282178732876784016/

    Reply
  11. Kelly D says

    February 25, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I followed on twitter(Kellydpa) and liked on FB(Kelly D Saver) and pinned:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/170925748331876914/

    Reply
  12. DESIREE H says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Following @blueberry411 on Twitter (heavensangel238)
    Liked Blueberry FB page.
    Pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/334744184774998874/
    Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Danielle F. says

    February 26, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    I follow on twitter @huggingitout
    I follow on Facebook
    I pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/530017449868301181/

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  14. Shannon Finer says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Mmm, yum!
    @channynn
    Following!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/193936327677793986/

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  15. itzia says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    i follow on twitter (@itzia), follow/like on facebook, and pinned a recipe: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/559994534888033066/

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  16. June Lisle says

    February 28, 2014 at 7:03 pm

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    I follow on Facebook as June Lisle
    I pinned on Pinterest here http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43417583881971407/

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    February 28, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I followed on Twitter, liked on Facebook and here is the link to my pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/241083386276734991/
    Thank you.

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happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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