I am a big lover of pancakes. And donuts (the local style), and anything that matches that (covrigi, gogosi, cozonac - you name it). The pancakes used to be a favourite, but I am on a gluten-free diet. How could I survive without a pancake with a generous drizzle of maple syrup and a handful of fresh berries? So here is my challenge that seemed almost impossible: making pancakes without flour. At first, the idea seemed crazy. How could I make pancakes, those fluffy, golden stacks of comfort, without their main ingredient? Still, the challenge was too tempting to pass up. With a bit of courage, the internet at my fingertips, and a deep desire to learn, I decided to give it a shot. Curiosity led me down a rabbit hole of online recipes. I discovered alternatives like almond flour, coconut flour, and then, oats. Each option promised a twist on the classic pancake, and I was intrigued by the possibilities. After some thought, I chose a recipe that called for rolled oats, eggs, oat mil...
I remember vividly a story one of my family members told me from their childhood. He was pushed to master the English language. His parents, supportive and wise, knew that learning a new language required discipline and consistency. His teacher - who had a flair for turning lessons into engaging challenges - devised a plan. Every day, the boy was given a list of new English words to learn. He had to write each word once, ensuring he memorized the spelling and meaning. However, there was a catch. If he missed even a single word, he had to write that word five times the next day. If later on he misspelled the same word, or missed the meaning, he had to write it ten times. At first, the little learner found it overwhelming. Writing words five times was manageable, but ten times felt like a Herculean task. However, with his teacher's authoritative guidance and consistent reinforcement of the rules, he began to see the value in this method. He became more attentive and diligent, realizi...