Silver Lake: Local Makes Perfect Whole Wheat Pancakes

I’m what you might call “whole grain obsessed.” It’s not that I don’t eat white bread—put a baguette in front of me or a some sourdough, and I’ll eat more than my fair share, but for the most part, I like my grains unrefined. And while I started my whole grain habit for the health benefits, over the years, I’ve just come to plain old prefer their hearty texture and substance. For instance, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a piece of well-made whole wheat bread is beyond satisfying taste-wise, and it keeps you full for eons.

This preference has even overcome my feelings about pancakes. Lately, a plain old buttermilk pancake just doesn’t have give me the same thrill as a whole grain one, but sadly they’re hard to come by. Which is why I became unreasonably excited when I realized that Local has not one, but three varieties of whole wheat pancakes—regular, banana walnut and apple pecan. Hello, new brunch obsession!

After actually trying a short stack, my excitement turned to pure glee. When I make whole wheat pancakes at home, they always (without fail) end up having a rubbery texture, but the Local version is unbelievably moist. The texture is fluffier than you’d expect and the flavor has a nice hint of vanilla. I think if you try them, you’ll love them.

And if you’re not sold, go for the French toast. It’s made with 100% not-whole-wheat brioche, and it’s pretty dreamy, too. Plus, they come with a healthy portion of fruit and yogurt.

If you’re into that kind of thing, and I am.

-Valentina