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49er Flapjacks

This is my attempt at replicating the crepe-style pancake called 49ers from the Original Pancake House. This has been the most popular recipe on the blog.

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It slices, it dices, it makes the bed!

It slices, it dices, it makes the bed!

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Mincemeat Pie

Mincemeat Pie

For years, my father-in-law (he hates that term, but I'm not sure what else to use) has talked with longing about mincemeat pies. His mother used to make them for him. Dave's grandmother (mom's side) used to make them for him. I had never eaten one myself and the...

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La Fille Chanceuse

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