Sweet Sweet Maple

I have a sweet tooth. Always have, always will.

I love pancakes. Always have, always will.

My first memory of pancake involves Hotcakes from McDonald. They are the best. Soft and fluffy with butter and LOTS of maple syrup. So, on a sunny then rainy then sunny again Melbourne spring day, I made some pancakes to calm my nerves for tomorrow’s interview.

That’s right. I have an internship interview with Zoos Victoria tomorrow. It’s a PR internship, which if I do get it, basically means I am slowly making my way into the industry. I am nervous, anxious and excited; I am not confident that I will get the position because I am inexperienced andI have no idea what to expect for the interview even though Rachel (the lady who called me) said that it will be just a short 30 minutes discussion on the role.

Somehow it sounds sinister because 30 minutes is not short for a job interview. I once got a job within 10 minutes of meeting my boss.

If only everything is as easy as making pancakes…

These pancakes are made from ready-made mix. They have clear instructions on the back of the box so I don’t feel the need to post the recipe. However, I have some personal tips to share:

Tips:
1. Grease the skillet with salted butter/margarin instead of cooking oil. It adds more texture, flavour and scent.
2. Cook pancakes over low heat. Pancake will be a little crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.
3. A more consistent batter will give a “heavier” texture whereas a less consistent batter makes flufflier pancakes.
4. Adding eggs to the batter will make pancake fluffy.
5. Replace water (as stated on the recipe behind pancake mix box) with milk.

Enjoy!