i love pancakes.  i love myself (in a healthy way, i think).  valentines day is all about love.

so february 14th + pancakes for dinner = i'm the very best valentine i've ever had?  yep, think so.

recently i read ruth reichl's article on the gilt taste blog about how to make a better pancake.  she had me at pancake, but just take a look at the photos of the finished product here. i can taste their perfect chew, salty sweetness, and crisp surface just by looking at them.  i've been dying to try her version, but i respect my ass too much to make any recipe that feeds about 3 and calls for a stick of butter when i don't even have anyone to serve it to.  

and so, while my little hearts were the result of a mix (don't judge me) and look it, i'd be willing to whip up the real thing for anyone who volunteers to be my co-taste tester.  any takers?

much love from the world's least-bloggingist blogger! xox