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It’s been a while since I wrote anything….I know this. Today is a new day and I’m going to fix that little problem. And you know what I’m writing about? Pancakes. With syrup. Is there a better way to start your day? I don’t think so!

After the batter is beat into submission (no lumps thankyouverymuch), the flapjacks have been cooked to a golden brown, and the fruits of my labor sit steaming before me. Before raising the first bite to my mouth, I always ask the same question “What are pancakes but a way to drink your syrup without public ridicule?”

And therein lies the problem. Since we mere mortals, born without the ability to dream up and fire our own ceramic whats-its, don’t have a special plate to assist in that pancake eating frenzy we call “breakfast”. We NEED a special plate because it is not possible to puddle the syrup enough to get the job done with any efficiency. Flat, regular dinner plates are for dinner, they fail as adequate serving disks for pancakes and syrup.

Pancake Plates

But that all changes with this new and fantastic invention: Pancake Plates.

Oh man, really? Pancake plates? Who knew we needed such a thing? I didn’t. But now that I’ve seen one….I need, need, NEED a set of these to put in my cupboard!

So here’s the description:

“Designed with a raised edge that gently slopes the plate toward the diner and an ingenious reservoir for pooling loose syrup, this plate was made for slicing, dipping and delighting in each bite of pancake goodness. But the best part? This plate enhances any saucy dish down to the last drop. Made in California.”

Did you catch that? It has a special area on the plate where the syrup POOLS for yet another dip inside the wonderful concoction of sugar, maple flavoring, et al. A reservoir for the syrup!!

You want a set? Go here: Uncommon Goods