In the past, I was not a big fan of pancakes. Oh, they were alright. But the taste of regular pancakes was just too bland for my liking. That has changed.
For a recent Christmas, someone got us a tin of Williams-Sonoma's Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Waffle and Pancake Mix. One tin contains 30 ounces of the best pancake mix I have ever tasted. When you make pancakes with it there is a subtle flavor that grabs your attention with the first bite. Sure, the taste is of pancakes. But there is something more. In fact, several somethings more. Williams-Sonoma has combined the flavors of pecan, pumpkin and wheat in the most pleasant of ways. I guarantee that if you serve this to guests, you will watch their puzzled expressions turn to smiles as they experience a taste explosion one does not expect from ordinary pancakes. And that is because these are not ordinary pancakes. These are pancakes extraordinaire.
Sadly, Williams-Sonoma has made the decision to offer this wonderful product only during the winter holiday season. So, when next winter comes around, don't miss it, and buy lots of tins.