Hummingbird Pancakes

Hummingbird Pancakes with pineapple flowers

Ever had Hummingbird Cupcakes?  They are a delicious southern treat filled with banana, pineapple and pecan pieces, usually served with a cream cheese frosting.

A friend was coming into town for brunch.  A pineapple-loving friend.  What a coincidence: I had a lovely pineapple (organic, fair trade) sitting on the counter.  Brunch seemed a little early for cupcakes, so Hummingbird Cupcakes turned into Hummingbird Pancakes.  Warm, 100% New England maple syrup replaced cream cheese frosting -- and we didn't miss it at all (especially with a dallop of fresh whipped cream).   To add pizazz, I went one step further and made pineapple flowers to top our pancakes.  Pineapple flowers?  Lovely, dried pineapple slices, shaped into beautiful flowers.  See directions at end.