Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

The title of this post says it all.
I fell in love with lemon pancakes on a trip to San Francisco, and nothing has compared since. The tart flavor is so refreshing to a typically heavy dish, and I when I found this recipe, I knew it would instantly become a favorite.
I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes lemon... or pancakes... or breakfast.
I skipped out on the lemon curd sauce, because I can't eat pancakes with anything but a small pool of maple syrup.
















tip: I separated the eggs and whipped the whites separately, folding them into the mixture at the very end. They were the lightest and fluffiest pancakes we ever had. Couldn't believe I made them!

A family affair

Yesterday was my mother in law's 60th birthday and her one request was an intimate gathering of our 2 families.

We decided to throw her an elaborate brunch, including mimosas, fresh lox, mini panini and decadent chocolate birthday cake. I started planning early last week and created a detailed menu since I knew it was going to be a busy weekend.

It was a really beautiful morning and even better was getting our families together in our home.

Elephant and Castle

I may have found a place that tops any brunch I have ever had.
Elephant and Castle on Greenwich Ave in the west village may be small and crowded, but the food is good enough to put you in a food coma for days.

Eggs Benedict over apple french toast and bacon.



Caffe Macchiato

Friends who brunch

A new brunch spot was born last weekend when our best friends were in town for the weekend.
We only had an hour to squeeze in a last minute meal before they left.
Fiddlesticks on Greenwich Avenue is the perfect spot for a quick and scrumptious brunch. For $10 they offer a meal from their Brunch menu including a yummy smoked salmon omelette (which is what I ordered) plus 2 drinks of your choice. I had to try the Bloody Mary, which I must say was a close second to my beloved version at Cafeteria.








Fiddlesticks
56 Greenwich Avenue