Cooking can be a super fun adventure, especially when it involves yummy pancakes and sweet maple syrup. Let’s go on a journey to learn how to make pancakes and discover where maple syrup comes from. Get ready for a tasty and exciting story!
Our story starts with a simple breakfast request: something round and flat. Gonger and Cookie Monster think hard and decide that pancakes are the perfect choice! Pancakes are not only round and flat, but they also make a delicious breakfast treat.
Pancakes taste even better with maple syrup. But do you know where maple syrup comes from? Let’s find out by visiting a maple syrup farm!
At the farm, we learn how maple syrup is made:
This process shows how much work goes into making the maple syrup we love on our pancakes!
Now that we have our maple syrup, it’s time to make pancakes! Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Making pancakes and learning about maple syrup is not just about eating; it’s about having fun and discovering where our food comes from. Whether you’re a cooking expert or just starting, making pancakes can be a fun and tasty experience. So gather your ingredients, invite some friends, and enjoy a delicious breakfast together!
Maple Syrup Detective: Become a maple syrup detective and explore your kitchen or local grocery store. Can you find different types of syrup? Look at the labels and see if you can spot where they come from. Share your findings with your family or friends. Which syrup do you think would taste best on pancakes?
Pancake Art: Use pancake batter to create fun shapes and designs on the griddle. Can you make a pancake that looks like a smiley face or a heart? Try using fruits like banana slices or blueberries to add eyes or buttons to your pancake art. Show your creations to your family and see who can make the most creative pancake!
Tree Tapping Experiment: If you have a safe outdoor space, pretend to tap a tree like they do on a maple syrup farm. Use a small container and a stick to mimic the process. Imagine the sap flowing into your container. Discuss with a friend or family member how this sap might turn into syrup. What other foods do you think come from trees?
