When I received my Stonewall Kitchen gift set this year from my husband, I was immediately thrilled by the pretty blueberry batter bowl. I admit, my one weakness is mixing bowls. I love them, especially if they have a spout.
I was also pretty excited to try a new pancake mix. Turns out, I prefer the Stonewall Kitchen pancake mix to any other that I have ever tried. That is rather surprising since I have used a popular grocery store brand for decades and have always liked the flavor and texture of the store brand. However, the Stonewall Kitchen pancake & waffle mix has a better taste.
The gift set also came with Wild Maine Blueberry Jam and Wild Maine Blueberry Syrup. By now, you have probably guessed it was a blueberry themed gift set. He also gave me a bottle of Wild Maine Maple Syrup separately. Actually, he probably bought that for himself, but it was included with the gift.
Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix
Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle MixCheck Price If you love pancakes, and you prefer using a mix, you will want to try the Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix. As I said in the introduction, I was extremely surprised to find that I prefer it to the brand that I have used for a lifetime.
The mix requires that an egg, milk & melted butter be added, but I always have those on-hand, so no problem. I quickly whipped up the batter and made our first batch of pancakes. I wasn't sure what to expect since the batter was a lot thinner than other pancake batters, but my fears were unfounded. The pancakes were delicious.
When we sat down to eat, neither one of us was talking, we were too busy eating!
My Preferred Method for Cooking Pancakes
Black & Decker SK1215BC Family Sized Electric SkilletCheck PriceIt is important that I note how I cook the Stonewall Kitchen mix pancakes. I use my electric skillet, set to 350°, with about a half-inch of Crisco vegetable oil covering the bottom of the skillet. In effect, I am frying my pancakes in oil, uncovered. I turn the pancakes when bubbles start to form on the side that is up. I only turn them once.
Because the clean-up is easier, the second time I made these pancakes, I used my Cuisinart Griddler. I can also cook more pancakes at one time since the Griddler opens out flat which allows me to cook on two grills at the same time. I didn't expect there to be much difference, but there definitely was a difference. The pancakes were simply not as good. They still tasted okay, but after the first batch cooked in the electric skillet, they were disappointing.
Therefore, from now on, I will always cook my Stonewall Kitchen pancakes in oil in my electric skillet.
The Stonewall Kitchen Syrups
I am a huge fan of blueberry syrup when it is really good, but I hate it if it tastes artificial. My husband prefers Maple syrup, but like me, he is selective. It has to be real maple syrup.
Few blueberry syrups live up to my standards. Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Syrup is, by far, the best I have ever eaten!
Believe it or not, my husband has said that the Stonewall Kitchen Maine Maple Syrup is the best maple syrup he has ever tried. Big wins there for Stonewall Kitchen! We are both very picky when it comes to our pancake syrup.
Oh, and the bottles are really cute too!
Stonewall Kitchen Breakfast Gift Baskets and Sets (5 Piece Blueberry Gift Set)Check PriceMy Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Gift Set
Yeah, I know. Now you all want my gift set too. Well, you can't have mine, but you can have one like it. I can tell you from experience, this is a great gift for the cook.
Do note though that the blueberry set comes with blueberry syrup. You may also wish to purchase the Maine Maple Syrup separately like we did.
The gift set includes everything you see in the picture and comes wrapped in the cellophane bag tied with a Stonewall Kitchen ribbon like mine in the top photo.
Gift Set Includes:
- Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Blueberry Batter Bowl
- Wild Maine Blueberry Jam
- Wild Maine Blueberry Syrup
- Blue Spatula
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I am not the only blueberry loving Contributor! Olivia has previously revealed her love for the fruit too. Plus, you may have recognized the phrase I used in the introduction, "my one weakness". That is actually a quote from Lark Rise to Candleford. Dorcas Lane uses that descriptive phrase several times in the movie and it always tickles me to hear her say it.
You may have noticed the Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Mix is also for waffles. Literally, it is named Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix. You can make those waffles in a really cute heart-shaped waffle maker that was reviewed here by Bev Owens.
Olivia reviews some of the best recipes, as well as a cookbook recommendation, for all of us who love to consume this delightful bit of heaven on earth!
Enjoy Lark Rise To Candleford the BBC series which inspires, enlightens and entertains the entire family. The Lark Rise to Candleford series is based on the semi-autobiographical novels by Flora Thompson
Mary Beth shared her own personal recipe for blueberry apple oat muffins here. She also gave us the basic recipe for her bake and freeze muffins which could include many different fruits & nuts.
Bev reviewed this heart shaped waffle maker to make our waffles in the shape of a heart as an expression of our love. Small and lightweight this heart shaped waffle maker can be a fun addition to any kitchen.
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Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Mix, Maple Syrup & Gift Set Reviewed Written by:
Yum.... now I want pancakes for breakfast! I had not heard of this Stonewall Kitchen Pancake Mix before, but sure do want to give it a try after reading your glowing review. You have me drooling. I agree with your hubby -- I prefer Maple syrup -- so would order that extra.
ReplyDeleteOh my yes! I'll have you know I had to have pancakes for breakfast after reading this review. :-) And I'm glad I did. Hoping someone will gift me with this delicious pancake mix set. Your hubby is a keeper, for sure.
ReplyDeleteLove the blueberry set! Would be happy to receive this as a gift!
ReplyDeleteI love blueberries in and on my pancakes. This gift set sounds great. What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteWhen I have fresh blueberries, I make a compote to go on top of our pancakes. I put about a cup of blueberries in a pot and cook them while I'm making the pancakes. Sometimes I add a bit of syrup to the cooking blueberries. Delicious!
What a fantastic gift from your husband, Cynthia! I've been buying Stonewall Kitchen products for many years and have yet to find one I didn't love. Their Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle Mix is head-and-shoulders above any other brand I've tried, and it makes fabulous waffles and pancakes. In fact, two years ago I bought my brother a Cuisinart waffle iron (so good that I bought one for myself a few months later) and included the Stonewall Kitchen pancake/waffle mix and blueberry and maple syrups as part of my gift (great minds, lol!). I really love the blueberry-decorated batter bowl that came with the gift set your husband gave you. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCynthia, OH MY GAWD, pancakes with blueberry syrup is one of my absolute faves! I really want to try this, and it's so pretty. What a great review too. I like that bowl with the spout too, very nice. What a terrific gift idea as well. Lucky girl :) - yep, this would stonewall kitchen pancake mix and syrup would be a gift I would also love. So nice. We have a basic family homemade pancake recipe that I've been making most of my life, but once in a while hubby gets a mix that he uses to make pancakes (only I do them from scratch) - this brand sounds very good. Oh, and sometimes pancakes make a great dinner as well, we've done that. I need that blueberry syrup! YUM.
ReplyDeleteWell I know what's going on my "need for the kitchen" list. This sounds wonderful and I do like my pancakes and blueberries! It's my only weakness (yeah right). Thank you for this lovely idea, I'm sure I will put it to use soon.
ReplyDeleteBatter Bowl ?!?! I need one of those! Why have I never heard of them? I tend to use a really large Pyrex measuring cup but it needs to be a smidge larger to work well. Awesome post. Now I'm hungry for pancakes.
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