Waffles and Pancakes 12 Ways… Happy Mother’s Day!

In addition to the normal idiosyncrasies and rituals of our astrologically-influenced personalities… during holidays and other celebratory dsy-functions, we have the added craziness of family blending. There is no exception to this spectacle when it comes to Mother’s Day. These celestial bodies have profound influences on our lives and whether they are biological mentors or not, we are thankful.

This Mother’s Day, take a look at the Sun Signs of the maternal figures in your life and give them a day full of gratitude, food they love in an environment they welcome, and quality time with you!

“To the world you might just be one person, but to one person you might be the world.” ~unknown 

Here are Chef Cosmo’s picks for your all-star Mother’s Day brunch celebrations.

aries
march 21 - april 19

Jalapeno-cornmeal pancakes… the winner (dahhhh!) of Food Network magazine’s 2010 chile pepper contest! A 30-year-old recipe for Mexican cornbread supports this sweet and fiery flapjacks breakfast with a double dose of jalapenos. The first choice for Aries!

(Source: FoodNetwork.com)

taurus
april 20 - may 20

Hotlanta Style Chicken and Waffle sandwich with Spicy Maple Mayonnaise – OMG! We can’t think of anything else to say, except that we’re having them for dinner after we finish this blog.

(Source: FoodNetwork.com and Ultimate Recipe Showdown)

gemini
may 21 - june 20

Chocolate & ricotta waffle sandwich…
Creamy ricotta and lip-smacking chocolate make this easy recipe irresistible for both your Gemini personalities!

(Source: TastingTable via taste.com.au) 

cancer
june 21 - july 22

Candied Bacon and Pecans in Classic Waffles… homey, comforting goodness with a classic foundation… perfect for Cancer and easy enough for us to prepare for them! They are the ultimate Mothers so keep them out of the kitchen and pamper them on their day.

(Source: Food Network “50” article*, #37)

leo
july 23 -august 22

Basic buttermilk waffles with an upgrade! Stacked 3-high with ice cream in between… oh, that would be a vertical waffle sundae! Switch up the ice cream flavors and add their favorite toppings… or keep it pure with vanilla, a little maple syrup and top with mascarpone!

(Source: TastingTable**)

virgo
august 23 - september 22

Pumpernickel Waffles… mashed potatoes in the batter give these waffles a soft, chewy texture. Top them with poached eggs, chives and raw sunflower seeds. Just do it… Virgo will understand.

(Source: foodandwine.com)

libra
september 23 - october 22

MB9 waffle “Dutch taco” from Flavourspot’s food cart in Portland, Oregon - “100% maple spread with three pieces of strip bacon and six Canadian bacon. Sweet, salty, SMOKEY and delicious. This is what is tastes like when pigs cry.” ...nuf said!

(Source: TastingTable**)

scorpio
october 23 - november 21

Rum-Raisin Pancake Sundaes… buttermilk pancakes with plump sweet raisins topped with French vanilla ice cream, caramelized Vidalia onions and rum syrup! The perfectly extreme mix of the four food groups with a cocktail included!

(Source: Food Network mag “50” article*, #15; except we added the onions :)

sagittarius
november 22 - december 21

Chicken and Waffle Monte Cristo sandwich with Rosemary-Maple Gravy… wow, the planet of abundance reigns supreme with this decadent, hearty delish dish!

(Source: Rachael Ray at foodnetwork.com)

capricorn
december 22 - january 19

Red Velvet Pancakes made with cocoa powder and topped with whipped cream cheese. The perfect opportunity for a much-need, always neglected, self-indulgence… you deserve it!

(Source: Food Network mag “50” article*, #21)

aquarius
january 20 - february 18

Fresh Bing cherry topped Futuristic Flapjacks - made with robotic love in the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine… it’s like an ATM for pancakes. Ok, if you can’t afford to buy this new-fangled wonder for your Aquarian matriarch then just print the article and present it on the brunch tray!

(Source: Food Network mag “50” article*, #13 and PopSci.com)

pisces
february 19 - march 20

Cocoa-Banana Pancakes… they’re not just for kids anymore! These special pancakes call for cocoa powder, a dash of dreamy, topped with sweet whipped creamy. Don’t forget her favorite flower on the tray!

(Source: Food Network mag “50” article*, #11)

(Pair these scrumptious brunches with a crisp, chilly Prosecco or use the NatDecant’s wine and food pairing widget in our sidebar to match up the perfect beverage!)

resources:
*50 Pancakes and Waffles from Food Network Magazine, May 2010

**Tasting Table: Layered Effect - For the ultimate breakfast sandwich, skip the bread

GIFTS: Tarot.com has a great ideas for Mother’s Day gifts for each Sun Sign!

Wikipedia: Global history and a list of the dates for global Mom’s Day celebrations.