St. Valentine's Pancakes with Whipped Cream

Hello everyone!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you enjoy it and express your love to the fullest. Now, I think it is also VERY important to remember that we SHOULD always, every day communicate our love.  Sometimes it isn’t as easy because you may be busy but there is always a minute to say how much you love your significant other, your family, your friends and God!

I know that some people celebrate this day in different ways, some take turns; one year the girlfriend or wife will make the plans for the day and the next the boyfriend or husband and so on.  In my case, we don’t really follow anything specific, we just surprise each other with a simple present and have dinner (usually out).  Since my husband and I LOVE pancakes I decided to make red and pink pancakes with whipped cream.  I feel like pancakes are starting to be on “our breakfast menu” every holiday! :) Enjoy!

P.S.

Remember you don’t necessarily have to buy things; you can also make something on your own to give in this special day.  In fact, I think people appreciate more the things you make because you take the time, the effort and it comes from your heart.  Just a thought! :)  I've added a link of something you may like, and it's very easy to make.

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leather-heart-key-ring-diy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan+%28This+is+My+Life+...love+Maegan%29

First we'll start with the whipped cream.  It is very easy to make.  

You will need:

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/2 1/2 sour cream 

1/4 cup confectioner's sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Combine the cream, sugar, sour cream and vanilla in a medium bowl.  Using an electric mixer whip for about 5 minutes. Set aside. 

Now, let start with my hubby's pancakes.  He likes the FiberONE.
You will need:

1 cup FiberONE pancake mix
1/4 cup Almond milk
1/2 tbsp Butter
1 teaspoon Unsweetened coca powder
Red coloring
Toothpick  

Mix the FiberONE, almond milk, and cocoa powder

Add the coloring

Mix it well

Top with whipped cream 

Here is the mix for my pancakes:

1 cup Aunt Jemima pancake mix

1/4 cup almond milk

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon butter

Red coloring

Toothpick

Chocolate chips

Add the pancake mix, the cocoa powder and milk

Add color to the mix

Add butter to a small pan

Add chocolate chips 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hola a todos,

Feliz día de San Valentín! Espero lo disfruten al máximo y que puedan expresar su amor en todo su esplendor. Sin embargo, creo que es fundamental recordar que CADA DIA debemos comunicar y demostrar nuestro amor. A veces no es tan fácil por falta de tiempo, pero siempre hay aunque sea un minuto para expresar lo mucho que amamos a nuestra pareja, familia y Dios!

Yo sé de muchos que se “turnean” para planear lo que harán ese día especial, por ejemplo un año le toca a la esposa y el próximo al esposo y así. En mi caso, nosotros no hacemos nada en particular sino que nos regalamos cualquier detallito y salimos a cenar.  Por alguna razón en las últimas ocasiones importantes he preparado pancakes y esta vez no sería la excepción.  Y como nos encantan decidí prepararlos color rosa y rojo con crema batida. Que disfruten!

P.S.

Recuerda que no siempre tienes que comprar un regalo, también puedes hacerlo tú misma/o.  De hecho, yo creo que la gente aprecia más lo que es hecho acá por el tiempo, esfuerzo y dedicación con que uno lo hizo. Esto es solo un tip! :)  Aquí añado un link de algo fácil y sencillo pero “super cute”.  

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leather-heart-key-ring-diy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan+%28This+is+My+Life+...love+Maegan%29