Mother's Day 2010

Fun Mother's Day. Nick and I planned to make brunch for my mom, so we met in Fallbrook and spent the day with her. It was a pretty day, spent out by the pool with Bloody Marys & mimosas, fresh fruit, 2 types of bacon, and I made a german oven pancake, topped with lemon juice and powdered sugar. Yum! Our friend from Germany, Keno was visiting for 3 weeks with his girlfriend so they joined us, as well as Brent, whose family was in Tahoe for the weekend. I feel so lucky to have my mom as my best friend, and all time spent with her is a treat!

{GERMAN OVEN PANCAKE}

-Serves 4-

6 eggs

1 Cup milk

1/4 Cup butter, melted

1 Cup flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

Melted butter

Sifted powdered sugar

1. In a blender, combine eggs, milk and melted butter. Cover and blend on low speed until mixed.

2. Add flour and salt; cover and blend on medium speed until smooth.

3. Pour into well greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

(It will get puffy and brown on the edges first, but don't take it out until the middle also forms big puffy bubbles that kind of split open a bit)

4. Drizzle with a little bit of melted butter. Cut into squares, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and sprinkle with powdered sugar, to taste. Serve immediately.