1.0HappyCowhttps://www.happycow.net/blogcookiemhttps://www.happycow.net/blog/author/cookiem/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="D3FZohI92r"><a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog/spring-flings/">Spring flings!</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.happycow.net/blog/spring-flings/embed/#?secret=D3FZohI92r" width="600" height="338" title="“Spring flings!” — HappyCow" data-secret="D3FZohI92r" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); /* ]]> */ </script> While spring is afoot around one hemisphere…. it is on the flip side elsewhere. All the same, it is a joy to celebrate the seasons whatever they may be! As spring arrives, I am often reminded of fluffy sweet tasty treats, coconut, pastels, baby vegetables, primavera everything and inspiration for what to eat! After a season of root vegetables and a dearth of local produce, the spring weather brings hope for a new harvest of bounty! For those who have been enjoying the warmer seasons, the joy of rich root vegetables is upon you! Whatever the season, fluffy pancakes are always a joy, no? In cooler climates, think of apple pancakes with cinnamon and maple syrup, pumpkin or sweet potato pancakes with a hint of ginger and loads of tasty spices! For warming climates, the final stores of apples and pears could also be enjoyed! Don’t forget the excitement of fresh produce that will soon abound, but in the meantime…. Who doesn’t love fresh glazed apple pancakes (whole grain of course!) sprinkled with a smattering of cinnamon sugar?! Although rarely local for most kitchens, bananas are generally available year-round to help provide an excellent foundation for any pancake you wish! […]https://www.happycow.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-HappyCowSQUARE-2016-512.jpg512512