Food sure does bring people together, and I’ve had a lot of fun sharing what you can find on this site with new friends I’ve made since moving to Hickory, NC, last summer.

Yesterday, I made the apple cherry pancake you see below for a terrifically outgoing, warm and welcoming husband and wife who both have introduced me to Hickory’s richly grounded spiritual life and have become good friends.

You won’t find the exact recipe for the pancake you see above because I improvised it on the fly based on fresh fruits I had on hand: fresh opal apples from Trader Joe’s and fantastically flavorful fresh Chilean dark cherries from Aldi’s shown on the cutting board below.

I can very well understand that you might think tackling an improvised recipe might be a stretch after having seen the preceding two very quick & easy Instant Hot Cereal recipes, but that is not the case at all – and I’ll help you with picture book guidance every step of the way. Just click this link or any picture on this page for the Fresh Apple Pancake recipe and substitute or complement the apples with your favorite fruit.

Most importantly, think only of making it turn out successfully – and it will -and then enjoy the terrifically satisfying warm flavor you create either for yourself or to share with friends!