Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Passion of Cooking
Cooking has been my passion for years, so it was only natural when I started my catering company to develop techniques that would help me create flawless and time-efficient products. I heard about the Popcake online, and was interested to see how it could help me during a busy day. The website told me that it was the first commercial pancake making machine, and that it was only for commercial use, meaning me! I investigated the product further before making any decisions, and found out some really interesting features.
After reading online, I discovered the Popcake makes their pancakes so that they are 97% Fat-Free. This was a huge bonus for me, and I knew it would be a hot selling point. People are more health conscious now more then I can ever remember. This new healthy mind-set can make it very tedious to create healthy dishes night after night. Luckily, with the Popcake, I have been afforded the chance to diversify my cookbook by not just creating healthy breakfast dishes, but items that can be served at any time. The Popcake website, www.popcake-na.com, has listed a full menu of items that range from traditional pancakes to savory Chorizo and Pesto Canapes.
Another bonus to the Popcake is that it can be converted to a “Front of the House/Buffet style” serving machine, with a control panel right on the front of the product. In this “serve yourself capacity” I have found the Popcake to be a real hit with event guests. This easy-to-use feature is also a great benefit for me, since it gives me more time to handle other tasks, and in the end “Time” is our biggest enemy.
So, for any caterers who are interested in changing things around a bit to save time and create original dishes, I highly recommend the Popcake. The Popcake has honestly gotten me out of many jams, and has been a huge success with my clients. At the end of the day, the client’s happiness is all that matters, and I have continued to make them smile with my Popcake. So eat up and enjoy!
After reading online, I discovered the Popcake makes their pancakes so that they are 97% Fat-Free. This was a huge bonus for me, and I knew it would be a hot selling point. People are more health conscious now more then I can ever remember. This new healthy mind-set can make it very tedious to create healthy dishes night after night. Luckily, with the Popcake, I have been afforded the chance to diversify my cookbook by not just creating healthy breakfast dishes, but items that can be served at any time. The Popcake website, www.popcake-na.com, has listed a full menu of items that range from traditional pancakes to savory Chorizo and Pesto Canapes.
Another bonus to the Popcake is that it can be converted to a “Front of the House/Buffet style” serving machine, with a control panel right on the front of the product. In this “serve yourself capacity” I have found the Popcake to be a real hit with event guests. This easy-to-use feature is also a great benefit for me, since it gives me more time to handle other tasks, and in the end “Time” is our biggest enemy.
So, for any caterers who are interested in changing things around a bit to save time and create original dishes, I highly recommend the Popcake. The Popcake has honestly gotten me out of many jams, and has been a huge success with my clients. At the end of the day, the client’s happiness is all that matters, and I have continued to make them smile with my Popcake. So eat up and enjoy!
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Future for the Food Industry has Arrived
The Popcake© pancake machine can provide an extensive menu of delicious entrees for hundreds of people in almost no time at all. Debuted in the United States in May 2009, as the world’s first automatic pancake machine; Popcake© is mobile and compact. This innovative food service machine weights less than 50 pounds and stands approximately 14 inches high and fits neatly on any kitchen counter tops. Popcake© is an ideal machine for an event that provides limited working space for the kitchen staff, catering companies, or even breakfast stands.
The Popcake© pancake machine is simple to operate and requires a minimal amount of ingredients: room temperature tap water and Popcake© dry mix powder to create Popcake© batter. The bagged batter is then loaded into the machine and three pancakes are produced in a little over a minute. The Popcake© pancake machine is also programmable- the user can customize the size, color/tone, and flavor of the pancakes. The array of dishes that the Popcake© pancake machine can produce ranges from snacks and appetizers to entrees and desserts. The width of the cakes can be adjusted from large 6” to 15cm, medium 4” to 10cm, or minis 2”- 5cm. Start off the wedding guests with some chorizo and pesto canapés or perhaps some chicken and cheese wraps. Treat the company picnic goers to some Berries Delight or apple turnovers with ice cream. As decadent as these dishes sound Popcake© produces a pancake that is 97% fat free and low carbohydrate.
The Popcake© pancake machine is ideal for an event that requires items for a breakfast buffet or a company lunch with fresh, hot, made- to- order sandwich wraps. Popcake© Pancake Machine is easy to use and transport, produces a large array of custom made fresh dishes, and requires a quick and easy clean up after use.
This is a must see product.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Pancake Recipe: Fluffy Pancakes with Cinnamon and Sour Cream
I received this delicious recipe from a friend who ritually has sublime pancakes every Sunday morning, and felt pity on me for the lack of knowledge regarding pre-dawn culinary gems. Do not be worried when indulging yourself in this rich breakfast, since you will have all day to burn it off!
Take your time when attempting this for the first time since the separating can be a bit intimidating.
Makes 8 4-inch pancakes
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream (light works just fine)
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 Tablespoon butter for cooking
Unsalted butter and pure maple syrup for serving
Beat the egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside. Whisk the egg yolks and sour cream together. Add the sugar and cinnamon and whisk until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the batter then gently fold in the egg whites.
Melt the butter in a skillet or on a griddle. In batches, spoon the batter into the skillet and spread slightly, making a 4 inch pancake. Cook until small bubbles form and the bottom is light brown. Flip and cook the second side until golden. Keep warm until all pancakes are cooked and serve immediately with butter and pure maple syrup.
There you have it. Delicious pancakes for you and your family, that will make for a special breakfast for all.
Take your time when attempting this for the first time since the separating can be a bit intimidating.
Makes 8 4-inch pancakes
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream (light works just fine)
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 Tablespoon butter for cooking
Unsalted butter and pure maple syrup for serving
Beat the egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside. Whisk the egg yolks and sour cream together. Add the sugar and cinnamon and whisk until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the batter then gently fold in the egg whites.
Melt the butter in a skillet or on a griddle. In batches, spoon the batter into the skillet and spread slightly, making a 4 inch pancake. Cook until small bubbles form and the bottom is light brown. Flip and cook the second side until golden. Keep warm until all pancakes are cooked and serve immediately with butter and pure maple syrup.
There you have it. Delicious pancakes for you and your family, that will make for a special breakfast for all.
Pancake Recipe: Peanut Butter Pancakes
This pancake recipe will offer a little more protein for you with it’s inclusion of peanut butter, which most people all seem to love. The best way to get a good mixture when beginning this recipe is to stick with the good ol’ fashioned chunky peanut butter that we all grew up on.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Combine milk and remaining ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
Spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto a hot nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked.
Now that we are done the hard part, I would suggest adding a flavorful, fruit jam or jelly to really get the taste buds really popping.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have, and share this delicious breakfast with someone you love.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Combine milk and remaining ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
Spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto a hot nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked.
Now that we are done the hard part, I would suggest adding a flavorful, fruit jam or jelly to really get the taste buds really popping.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have, and share this delicious breakfast with someone you love.
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