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Old 08-21-2011, 05:02 PM   #1
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Default Whole wheat pancakes?????

Ok, I'm somewhat of a self-admitted breakfast snob

From time to time IslandPrincess and I like to go out for breakfast. I have never - never - never eaten breakfast anywhere where the place served good pancakes. They are ALL made with white flour and too much sugar.

You'd think, in this day with all the talk about healthy eating that someone would make a good 100% whole wheat pancake, perhaps with blueberries.

Ok, yes, yes, if we really want to be healthy we'd eat oat meal or fruit or something really wholesome like that, but we have these things every day during the week, and on the weekends I make whole wheat blueberry pancakes - we spurge a bit.

Then there's the whole thing about fake "maple" syrup. There are a FEW places that have real maple syrup. We could go on to talk about floppy bacon (can't we have crisp bacon?)

But back to the main subject - NO one (that I've found) serves whole wheat pancakes.

If you've never had 100% whole wheat pancakes, made with buttermilk, whole wheat flour (NOT whole wheat *white* flour), at least one egg in the mix per 2 [good sized] pancakes, and blueberries, you haven't lived (just kidding, but really - they are GOOD!) Geesh - I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!!

How much more would it cost to make quality pancakes like that? Maybe 25 or 50 cents more than the other stuff?

If there is such a place that serves 100% whole wheat pancakes, I'd sure like to know about it!!!!
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Ok, for the best pancakes and a great view of the presidential range you have to go here. (not close) Great fall day trip.

http://www.pollyspancakeparlor.com/

We also went to a place we are sure would have them fairly close but can't remember the name. RG will check her notes when she gets home as they are not in the lake links here. This place had it's own bacon and maple syrup so I am pretty confident they had Whole Wheat Pancakes.
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Default Argie's Grill....

We've never found them anywhere but Polly's either.

We make our own, or we make ployes (which is buckwheat, and IMHO, tastier than whole wheat.)

http://www.connectmaine.com/ployes/c...13&Do=ViewProd


And real maple syrup is the ONLY way to go.... none of that fake junk here!

A quick Google search of buckwheat wholewheat pancakes + NH + restaurants brought me these results:
Parkers Maple Barn - Mason, NH
Littleton Diner - Littleton, NH
Polly's Pancake Parlor - Sugar Hill, NH
Maple Carriage House - Rye, NH
Interval Farm Pancake House - Henniker, NH
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Polly's is a great day trip- foliage season or otherwise. I need to take my bike for a ride...
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We've never found them anywhere but Polly's either.

We make our own, or we make ployes (which is buckwheat, and IMHO, tastier than whole wheat.)

http://www.connectmaine.com/ployes/c...13&Do=ViewProd


And real maple syrup is the ONLY way to go.... none of that fake junk here!

A quick Google search of buckwheat wholewheat pancakes + NH + restaurants brought me these results:
Parkers Maple Barn - Mason, NH
Littleton Diner - Littleton, NH
Polly's Pancake Parlor - Sugar Hill, NH
Maple Carriage House - Rye, NH
Interval Farm Pancake House - Henniker, NH
yum... what time is breakfast at Argie's place!
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Ok, I'm somewhat of a self-admitted breakfast snob

From time to time IslandPrincess and I like to go out for breakfast. I have never - never - never eaten breakfast anywhere where the place served good pancakes. They are ALL made with white flour and too much sugar.

You'd think, in this day with all the talk about healthy eating that someone would make a good 100% whole wheat pancake, perhaps with blueberries.

Ok, yes, yes, if we really want to be healthy we'd eat oat meal or fruit or something really wholesome like that, but we have these things every day during the week, and on the weekends I make whole wheat blueberry pancakes - we spurge a bit.

Then there's the whole thing about fake "maple" syrup. There are a FEW places that have real maple syrup. We could go on to talk about floppy bacon (can't we have crisp bacon?)

But back to the main subject - NO one (that I've found) serves whole wheat pancakes.

If you've never had 100% whole wheat pancakes, made with buttermilk, whole wheat flour (NOT whole wheat *white* flour), at least one egg in the mix per 2 [good sized] pancakes, and blueberries, you haven't lived (just kidding, but really - they are GOOD!) Geesh - I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!!

How much more would it cost to make quality pancakes like that? Maybe 25 or 50 cents more than the other stuff?

If there is such a place that serves 100% whole wheat pancakes, I'd sure like to know about it!!!!

That's what I've done. You can buy the tiny bottles at any grocery store. Keep it in your wife's purse or in your pocket.

I agree...fake maple syrup is disgusting!
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Ok, for the best pancakes and a great view of the presidential range you have to go here. (not close) Great fall day trip.

Polly's Pancake Parlor

We also went to a place we are sure would have them fairly close but can't remember the name. RG will check her notes when she gets home as they are not in the lake links here. This place had it's own bacon and maple syrup so I am pretty confident they had Whole Wheat Pancakes.
The reason why Paul couldn't find the link for the restaurant that we were searching for was because it was listed under Attractions instead of Restaurants in the Lake Links, when it could have been listed in both.
It should be fixed soon.



Heritage Farm Pancake House (For some reason, the pictures are not showing up for me, but have in the past.)
16 Parker Hill Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
Phone: (603)524-5400

Whole wheat pancakes and more!!! About a half hours ride from Alton.

They offer a petting zoo, wagon rides and seasonal family events like bonfires and maple tours. The website hasn't been recently updated, so call for events. Heritage Farm Gallery





The bacon, eggs and potatoes are amazing here! The breakfasts are served family style on platters and you serve yourself.

FYI: When we went a couple years ago, they were using disposable plates, utensils and cups. Didn't love that.



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Isn't NH grand?! The view of the Presidential Range is amazing from Sugar Hill.



Polly's Pancake Parlor
is wonderful and I cannot wait to go back!



If you do venture to this Norther Attraction, be sure to visit the Sugar Hill Sampler gift shop and museum that is up the road from Polly's.
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Default Its as grand as it gets RG.

I drove by Pollys this Saturday.Great food but be warned in tourist(fall) season as it can be extremely crowded.My sister has a ski house just past Pollys.Love the Sampler.Good friends family has owned all that property and the Sampler for many moons.She lives across the street.In my opinion this area has the best view in all the northeast.You see all the Franconia range including Lafayette and Cannon,along with the Mt Washington and the rest of the Presidentials.This area is my home away from home and has been for 35 years.As much as I love Winni,this place is a close first for me.
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Thanks for all of the responses!!!!!

We're going to have to check out some of these places, particularly Heritage Farm.

Thanks again
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Picked up some Hodgson Mills Buckwheat Pancake mix at Heaths last night, can't wait to try them this weekend while watching it rain.
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Ok, I'm somewhat of a self-admitted breakfast snob

From time to time IslandPrincess and I like to go out for breakfast. I have never - never - never eaten breakfast anywhere where the place served good pancakes. They are ALL made with white flour and too much sugar.

You'd think, in this day with all the talk about healthy eating that someone would make a good 100% whole wheat pancake, perhaps with blueberries.

Ok, yes, yes, if we really want to be healthy we'd eat oat meal or fruit or something really wholesome like that, but we have these things every day during the week, and on the weekends I make whole wheat blueberry pancakes - we spurge a bit.

Then there's the whole thing about fake "maple" syrup. There are a FEW places that have real maple syrup. We could go on to talk about floppy bacon (can't we have crisp bacon?)

But back to the main subject - NO one (that I've found) serves whole wheat pancakes.

If you've never had 100% whole wheat pancakes, made with buttermilk, whole wheat flour (NOT whole wheat *white* flour), at least one egg in the mix per 2 [good sized] pancakes, and blueberries, you haven't lived (just kidding, but really - they are GOOD!) Geesh - I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!!

How much more would it cost to make quality pancakes like that? Maybe 25 or 50 cents more than the other stuff?

If there is such a place that serves 100% whole wheat pancakes, I'd sure like to know about it!!!!
I take it you won't be behind me in line at the Sandwich fair ordering a Sausage with pepper and onions and of course a blooming onion on the side.
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I take it you won't be behind me in line at the Sandwich fair ordering a Sausage with pepper and onions and of course a blooming onion on the side.
Unfortunately, I have a weakness for hot dogs, sausage and fries Mmmmmmm
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Ok - well, we checked out Heritage Farm, and I must say it was very good.

You get a nice array of choices. The whole wheat blueberry pancakes were quite good, as was the piece of french toast I had. They will make bacon to order - very crispy if you like it that way (which is how I like it), and of course real maple syrup.

We sat outside in the sun, and were visited by a very friendly and absolutely tame donkey She wanders around and keeps the grass trimmed.

They also sell fresh vegetables, and had quite a bit of corn on hand.

Anyway, a good experience! I would highly recommend.
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Ok - well, we checked out Heritage Farm, and I must say it was very good.

You get a nice array of choices. The whole wheat blueberry pancakes were quite good, as was the piece of french toast I had. They will make bacon to order - very crispy if you like it that way (which is how I like it), and of course real maple syrup.

We sat outside in the sun, and were visited by a very friendly and absolutely tame donkey She wanders around and keeps the grass trimmed.

They also sell fresh vegetables, and had quite a bit of corn on hand.

Anyway, a good experience! I would highly recommend.
Great Review! We love it there.

Before you jump in the car and head over to the Heritage Farm.. be sure it's not Sunday. They are closed on Sunday.
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Default Fake Syrup

Worst part about fake syrup, besides the taste: they use sugar alcohols. Non-digestible (that's why no calories) that passes right through your system. So you can spend time later with a sore stomach or worse. Watch out for anything that is a "tol": xylitol, sorbitol. Also find it in gum, "light" smoothies...
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Breakfast:

Breakfast begins with fresh fruit and orange juice followed by your breakfast entree that alternates between sweet and savory. Each day brings a new breakfast experience and guests are always anxious to see what will be on the menu board! Please let us know if you have any dietary requests, and we are happy to accommodate.

Our guests at the Inn experience a delicious made-to-order gourmet breakfast daily between 8:00am-9:00am. Choose a cozy table for two or join other guests at our large table in our dining room or on a warm morning, you can dine outdoors. We will take care of the rest!

Breakfast Favorites:

Orange Cream French Toast with Breakfast Sausage links
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Default For a Real Taste Sensation....

....visit Parker's Maple Barn in Mason, NH. First off....they only serve grade bazillion "A" maple syrup made right on site. Second, I don't know if it's the same as whole wheat, they are the only place that I know of that serves buckwheat pancakes (cliche to follow ---> just like my Mom used to make) that are huge and delicious. Chase this with a side of patty sausage, a side of smoked link sausage and some of that floppy/fatty bacon that you don't like and you'll be in heaven. Makes my mouth water just reminicing about it!!
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Default Heritage Farm - very good

Been to Heritage Farm a few times. Its on my way up from Mass off Rt93. Food is very good. Bought maple Syrup(B & C), also very good. Found out about this place by taking a carriage ride at Mills Falls in winter of 2010. The driver was the owner of Heritage Farm.

Also been to Polly's, also very good.

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