Patsy Reiter

Writing stories for children and adults for over fifteen years

Sealed With a Stamp

 

I recently received sympathy cards from friends and family for the loss of a beloved family member. Because of the pandemic, the funeral was private.

Each card touched my heart and represented something meaningful. If you’re wondering what to do when you can’t attend a funeral, send a card.

Included in the beautiful butterfly card was a book of stamps. And it arrived at just the right moment when I needed one. Butterflies have always been special to me as I believe they mean new life. You’ll see a butterfly on my website pages.

The second card represents things that last, FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE

1 Corinthians 13:13

The third card depicts that the sun will rise again.

I think all of the cards I received would make beautiful framed gifts. Hum?

One act of kindness can snowball into many. Please pass it on, and seal it with a stamp.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Whether your children are in school or studying online, sweet potato pancakes are a nice alternative breakfast menu. And with the cooler weather approaching, this tasty dish will hit the spot.

Many times I’ve made pancakes and sausage as a dinner menu, but haven’t tried a sweet potato pancake recipe.

Sweet potatoes are relatively high in fiber, an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. For more nutrition facts visit:  https://healthline.com/nutrition/foods/sweetpotatoes

Below is a sweet potato pancake recipe that I retrieved from: https://shewearsmanyhats.com

Sweet Potato Pancake Recipe

These pancakes are full of cinnamon and ginger and sweet potato goodness.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Sweet Potato Pancake Recipe | shewearsmanyhats.com
Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup mashed baked sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • additional butter for pan
Instructions
  1. Whisk together flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir in sweet potato, honey, cinnamon, ginger and mix well.
  3. Add wet sweet potato mixture to the dry mixture. Combine well, but don’t over mix. Batter should still be slightly lumpy. If time permits, allow batter stand for at least 30 minutes (the perfect time for enjoying a cup of coffee).
  4. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add enough butter to thinly cover pan. Ladle the batter 1/3 cup at a time. Cook pancakes until done and slightly browned on each side. Repeat, cooking pancakes in batches adding butter to pan as needed.

Enjoy!