| In an alarming change of plans, I'd like to have breakfast now. I'm not sure what kinds of questions inspire you. Maybe questions about the size of the universe, or how life is started, or the salary you'll get writing Java applications. Probably my favorite question is, "What's for breakfast?" Let's just take a little break before going back to that hard application writing work. I'd like to have breakfast. If you would care to join me, we're having pancakes. And why not? I think everybody loves pancakes. Unless you are a vegan; then maybe you wouldn't like pancakes at all, and you will have to drink Diet Mountain Dew instead for your breakfast. Though I could be wrong about that. Here is the recipe, which I really think you'll like. I'm telling you: try these. They're easy to make, and they really taste delicious . If you don't like to cook, maybe you can just chat with your sweetheart while you mix them up. That's what I do. Ingredients : 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 good pinches of salt Grease your griddle. I just spray Pam on it for one second. Then start your griddle over a hot flame so it's ready when your batter is ready. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg. Then add remaining ingredients, stirring completely after adding each new ingredient. Here's the secret to this recipe: let the batter sit for five minutes before you pour it. Then, when you're ready, pour batter onto grill using maybe a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Flip the flapjacks when they start to bubble on top. This recipe makes eight good size Big Daddy Flapjacks. Enjoy immediately with real maple syrup and a hot cup of java. Now you'll be well nourished and ready for another exciting day of programming. | 