Fluffy Buckwheat Cottage Cheese Pancakes with a Touch of Thyme

 

It is my firm belief that mothers do not need one specific day to celebrate their being! Mother’s should be celebrated every day of the year. They should be praised and idealized for their love, sacrifices, inspiration, motivation and protection. But we do have a special day to celebrate the unconditional love of a woman who calls herself a Mother.

So, I want to send out all my best wishes to the Mothers out there and congratulate you for your hard work you put into your child and for the sacrifices you make for the well being. Sometimes it goes unnoticed and maybe taken for granted – but without you we are nothing.

I want to dedicate this post in particular to my own mother. A strong-willed, sometimes stubborn, always loving and eternally giving lady. You have taught me so much in life mum – and through you I aspire to be the best mother in the world for my own child – just like you have been and still are to Sunny and me! 

For you mum - and all other mothers a little story …

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Once there was a tree
and she loved a little boy.
And everyday the boy would come
and he would gather her leaves
and make them into crowns and play king of the forest.

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And when he was tired, he would sleep in her shade.
And the boy loved the tree … very much.
And the tree was happy.
But time went by.
And the boy grew older.
And the tree was often alone.
Then one day the boy came to the tree and the tree said, “Come, Boy, come and climb up my trunk and swing from my branches and eat my apples and play in my shade and be happy.”
”I am too big to climb and play,” said the boy.
”I want to buy things and have fun.
I want some money. Can you give me some money?”
”I’m sorry,” said the tree, “but I have no money, I have only leaves and apples. Take my apples, Boy, and sell them in the city. Then you will have money and you will be happy.”
And so the boy climbed up the tree and gathered her apples and carried them away.
And the tree was happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time…
and the tree was sad.
And then one day the boy came back and the tree shook with joy and she said,
“Come, Boy, climb up my trunk and swing from my branches and be happy.”
”I am too busy to climb trees,” said the boy.
”I want a house to keep me warm,” he said
”I want a wife and I want children, and so I need a house. Can you give me a house?”
”I have no house,” said the tree.
”The forest is my house, but you can cut off my branches and build a house.
Then you will be happy.”

….

But the boy stayed away for a long time.
And when he came back, the tree was so happy she could hardly speak.
”Come, Boy,” she whispered, “come and play.”
”I am too old and sad to play,” said the boy.
”I want a boat that will take me far away from here.
Can you give me a boat?”
”Cut down my trunk and make a boat,” said the tree.
“Then you can sail away and be happy.”

…

And the tree was happy…
but not really.

And after a long time the boy came back again.
”I am sorry, Boy,” said the tree, “but I have nothing left to give you -
My apples are gone.”
”My teeth are too weak for apples,” said the boy.
My branches are gone,” said the tree. “You cannot swing on them-“
”I am too old to swing on branches,”said the boy.
”My trunk is gone,” said the tree. “You cannot climb-“
”I am to tired to climb,” said the boy.
”I am sorry,” sighed the tree. “I wish that I could give you something …
but I have nothing left. I am just an old stump. I am sorry …”
”I don’t need very much now.” said the boy, “just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired.”
”Well,”said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, “well, an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest.”

And the boy did.
And the tree was happy.

Note: This is not a reproduction of the whole book.

Like the tree, mothers always manage to give – even when they think there is nothing to give. They sacrifice their own self for the happiness of the ones they love. Hope each one of you enjoyed the special day!

My treat for any special day and a perfect way to show a loved one how you feel are these fluffy buckwheat pancakes with the added accent of creamy cottage cheese and a touch of thyme.

Fluffy Buckwheat Cottage Cheese Pancakes with a touch of Thyme

Printable version of recipe here.

Ingredients

65g unbleached flour
65g buckwheat flour
225g cottage cheese
4 eggs
Small sprig of thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons muscovado sugar
120ml milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
Method

1. Mix both flours, baking soda, salt, sugar and chopped thyme in a large mixing bowl.
   
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk and oil until smooth.
   
3. Add dry ingredients to the cheese-eggs mixture, whisking until everything is incorporated and well mixed.
   
4. Brush a non-stick pan with some oil and heat over medium heat. Using a ladle or a quarter measuring cup, drop batter into the hot pan.
   
5. Cook for a few minutes until the bottom of the pancake is browned and golden. Flip the pancake and continue to cook until this side is also golden. Adjust the heat accordingly.
   
6. Prepare the rest of the batter in the same way.

Serve with maple syrup, or a variety of preserves, jams or jellies like a fig and ginger preserve or a mango strawberry jam.

The pancakes will also taste great with this exquisite Pear Cranberry Chutney Spiced with Star Anise or a tangy homemade lemon curd.

Really decadent would be a serving with some dulce de leche.

 

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Verdict

It’s not often that we indulge in such breakfasts but when we do we enjoy every last delectable bite soaked in rich syrup and jeweled with fresh fruit or berries. These are very different to the usual pancakes. The cottage cheese gives this a creamy texture and a highlights it with it’s slightly slightly tangy aroma. Go for the creamier cottage cheese with small curd for a smoother and richer taste. The buckwheat flour gives it a a slightly rougher texture and adds a great nutty flavor. Adding thyme was a last minute stellar decision as I had to use up the herb. It added a great lemony slightly peppery touch which worked brilliantly with the sweeter syrup or jam.

Just a few more days till the Monthly Mingle – Spring Cake deadline. It’s going to be a grand mingle with a celebration of gorgeous strawberries, pineapples, lemons, raspberries and other tasty flavors. Make sure you join us with one of your Spring cake creations. See you there!

You might like these breakfast ideas from WFLH:

Sticky Cinnamon Buns	Spicy Egg and Mushroom Roll	Whole Wheat Pancakes with Mangoes and Nutella

From around the blogs:

• Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes - Lucullian Delights
• Nut and Grain Pancakes – The Noshery
• Chocolate Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce –Daemon’s Food

  

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