Gingerbread Pancakes- it tastes like Christmas!

 It's been in the 80's and 90's this week... and it's amazing!  I bask in an Indian Summer.  The way when I walk outside and the sun hits my face and shoulders I can't help but be in a better mood.  Seriously.  No matter what the temperature. 

I also really really really like Fall... and it's coming!  The crunchy leaves, sweaters, cozy on the couch with a book and tea moments :)  And Tim and I can catch up on our favorite shows...

In honor of Delicious Autumn I’m posting my favorite pancake recipe: Gingerbread Pancakes.

Seriously.  It tastes like Christmas!
Gingerbread Pancackes.

1.5 c. (cup) white flour
1.5 c. wheat flour
1 c. b. sugar
1 T. (tablespoon) baking powder
1.5 t. (teaspoon) baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. g. (ground) cinnamon
1 t. g. ginger
1/4 t. g. nutmeg
1/8 t. g. cloves
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. coffee, brewed and cooled to room temp.
4 lg. eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
1/4 c. lemon juice

Mix all dry and wet (sugar with wet) items separately then combine. Cook on griddle and enjoy!
We top our cakes with whipped cream, applesauce or syrup (or all three!)  Yummmm!

*Side note* The first time I made these the batter was too thick. I have not altered the recipe from the first time I made them so extra water will be required. I also double this recipe and freeze the remaining cakes for a quick breakfast another morning

Home Improvement

I've been getting the crap out of our home for the last month. Simplifying so we won't have to move so much stuff next year and learning to live on less. It's been so freeing to donate and give away. A lot of people mention how I could garage sale my items or sell online, but I am just fine giving away an item the very day I label it as "unnecessary." So our place has SEVEN car loads less...

And I am reading an AMAZING book titled The Joy of Less by Francine Jay... It's transformed my perspective on our stuff and how I want to live not by surrounding myself with things, but rather live through experience. I have seven car loads less to organize, clean, store and stress over. More are going in the 'donate' pile each day :)